Sew4Home shows how to make a pretty tote bag with a ruffled outer pocket and straps that tie in a knot at the shoulder. Mismatchy buttons attach the straps to the bag. They made theirs out of a toile, but …
I’m sure you’ve noticed this already, but the 80′s are back! And Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make a slashed knit vest that, like, totally has the sassy 80s thing going on. Get the tute.…
Sew4Home shows how to make this oversized market tote. Jumbo grommets and braided chain straps give it a taste of high fashion. Get the tutorial.
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Rikka from Ricochet and Away! and Keren from Sew La Vie bring us their Typography Challenge. For this contest, they challenge you to create a sewing project that uses typography as the main graphical element. Shown here is the …
Heidi from Sew.Craft.Create. shows how to roll and twist fabric strips into a gorgeous sunburst flower. She used hers to make an embellishment for a headband, but you could also add a pin back to make a brooch. Get the …
Maya from Little Treasures shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an organza rose. Made up as a brooch, it’d make a sweet little giftie for a friend. They would also be gorgeous embellishments for a fancy party …
Susan Khalje, contributing editor to Threads magazine, shares a video tutorial at the Threads site showing her technique for sewing snaps, hooks, and eyes securely to a garment. It’s a couture sewing technique, but don’t let that intimidate you. …
Sew4Home has a tutorial for making a simple snakey catnip toy. It’s easy to make – just one seam, plus some knots. Maybe if I make one of these, our littlest kitty will play with it instead of stealing all …
Needing a new purse for spring? Carissa from Bumblebee Bliss shows how to make her Gathered Bag. The straps are made from a durable webbing covered with a strip of ruffled fabric and attached to the bag with jumbo grommets. LOVE!! …
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to make her Square Pintuck Shirt. It’s lovely out of chiffon! The sheer fabric really shows off the series of pleats across the top. Get the how-to.
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