Sunday, June 13, 2010

Play Kitchen

I never would have guessed that this play kitchen lived it's first life as an entertainment center. Check out the complete tutorial at Sutton Grace ... or here is a smaller one from a nightstand at Homemade by Jill.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Scrap Fabric Bracelets

Check out the complete tutorial at Blue Cricket Designs.

Refashion a tshirt to a girl's shirt

Check out the complete tutorial at Sutton Grace.

Friday, June 11, 2010

Sewing in Zippers

Sooner or later you're going to have to get over your fear of zippers. Check out the complete tutorial at Threads, it includes instructions for a centered zipper, a lapped zipper and an invisible zipper. Or check out this video for an easy flat front fly-zipper.

Pillowcase Dress

Easy Easy Easy dress for your little one. Check out the complete tutorial at Freshly Picked, and revisited HERE ... even better instructions!
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here are some more for ya ...
Everything Sewing with pattern
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or here is a FREE pattern from Oliver + S ... similar, but no gathers!!

Thursday, June 10, 2010

How to Sew a Catch Stitch

This hand stitching technique keeps layers of fabric flat against each other, and is great for hemming. Check out the complete tutorial at Threads.

How to Sew a Slipstitch

An excellent hand stitching technique that hides the threads in the folds. Check out the complete tutorial at Threads.

How to Sew a Fell Stitch


This hand sewing technique is also called an applique stitch, and is good for attaching one layer of fabric to another, it's a quick, strong and flexible. Check out the complete tutorial at Threads.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Onesie Dress

Turn any plain onesie into the cutest dress. Check out the complete tutorial at Barefoot in the Kitchen, with alternative tips HERE.

Ice Cream Cone Cozy

Let your kids enjoy ice cream cones without worrying about the sticky hands that normally follow. Check out the complete tutorial at The Object Project.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Picking the Right Sewing Machine Needle



Have you ever wondered how to pick the right sewing machine needle, check out this article at Threads. Here is another article on sewing machine needles at Threads.

Kids Towel Swim Cover Up

What kid couldn't love a cover up? Check out the complete tutoril at Vanilla Joy.

Monday, June 7, 2010

How to Replace a Broken Zipper

Ever wonder how to replace a broken zipper? Check out the complete tutorial at Threads.

Knits vs. Wovens, What's the Difference?



Are you unsure of what the difference is between knits and wovens? Check out this great article at Threads. Here is a great article on knowing your knits at Threads, or this one at Threads also discusses which types of knits are best for different projects.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Fabric Covered Button Rings

Fabric covered buttons and rings ... 2 of my favorite things! Check out the complete tutorial at Smashed Peas and Carrots and at Blue Cricket Designs.

Tulle Corsage Embellished Tee

Embellish those tees and make them less boring. Check out the complete tutorial at Blue Cricket Designs.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Refashioned Ruffle Tee

Check out the complete tutorial at Blue Cricket Designs.

Chiffon Flower Necklace

Check out the complete tutorial at Blue Cricket Designs.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Easy Scrap Fabric Barrettes

She finishes them off by hand with embroidery floss, but you could also zip around them with your sewing machine. Check out the complete tutorial at Blue Cricket Designs.

18" Doll Clothing Patterns

American Girl used to offer sewing patterns for their 18" dolls. You can now download them for FREE. Check out the complete patterns at AGPlayThings. Available for Addy, Samantha, Felicity, Josefina, Kirsten, and Molly. I also recently stumbled upon Liberty Jane Patterns, which specializes in 18" doll patterns (they sell for $3.99), but they also offer 2 patterns for free, a basic tee and a tank.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Pattern Layouts

Laying out your pattern on your fabric before cutting is an important step that must be done carefully and accurately for good looking results. Check out the complete tutorial and tips at Threads.

Elastic Waist Skirt

How cute and simple is this skirt?! LOVE it. Check out the complete tutorial at Freshly Picked. Or check out the Mama Version ... with POCKETS!!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Pleated Ruffle Headband



Have i mentioned that i love headbands lately? And i LOVE this pleated ruffle one. Check out the complete tutorial at Blue Cricket Designs, or watch her in action as she was featured on Studio 5.

Cart Caddy



Grocery shopping will never be the same, organize those coupons! Check out the complete tutorial at Blue Cricket Designs.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Cutting Out

Accurate cutting is essential for a well-sewn garment. Check out the complete tutorial at Threads.

Fitted Crib / Toddler Bed Sheet

There are many different tutorials ... hopefully you can find one that you like.
Check out: Vanilla Joy, What the Hay, Everything Your Mama Made, Make Baby Stuff, Bundles of Love, Stardust Shoes.