For Sewing Enthusiasts
Next time you’re cleaning out closets, grab a few old sweaters and turn them into adorable little girl leggings with this easy tutorial from It’s Always Autumn.
Sweater leggings are cozy and adorable, AND a great way to give new life to a sweater you never wear anymore! Here’s the before and after:
Need a last minute gift? Sew a zipper pouch. These zipper pouches only take 15 minutes! Great scrapbusters and there’s even a VIDEO tutorial. Watch the video and read the tutorial at Melly Sews.
There’s still time to sew up a few more gifts before Christmas, right? If you’re looking for something kids or teens are sure to love, check out this tutorial for a portable pillow bed:
This portable pillow bed is perfect for lounging on anytime, anywhere, and makes everything from reading books to playing video games a little more comfy. All you need to make one is a flat sheet and 5 pillows, so it’s inexpensive to put together. It’s an easy sew too! Check out the simple tutorial at It’s Always Autumn.
Coloring books are all the rage these days and you can find fun pages everywhere but how about a coloring skirt?
This fabulous idea comes from Crafterhours and think that any little girl would love to grab the markers and start doodling! The post will show you how to transform one yard of this super cool fabric into 3 easy to wear skirts.
Handmade gifts are as fun to give as they are to receive. Here are 25 super cool things to sew for your kids, including a pillow chair, a sleeping bag, dolls, stuffed animal clothes, hooded towels, dinosaur tails, a car wash table cover, and more. Time to start sewing some Christmas gifts!
Find links to all the sewing tutorials on It’s Always Autumn.
Need a yarn wig (or four) for Halloween? Or maybe just for everyday dress up? These are the perfect homemade toppers for ready-to-wear costumes. Learn how to sew one here!
These is something awesome about a DIY costume but at the same time a seemingly simple costume can turn into a headache in seconds. Learn lots of tips and tricks for successful costume making from a pro. Whether you’re giving yourself plenty of time for that creation of your dreams or you’re leaving it to the last second after finding out your little one’s dress up day is way earlier than you expected you are sure to find something helpful here.
Get all the best tips and tricks for DIY costume making at Rae Gun Ramblings.
Superhero Halloween costumes don’t have to be difficult and time-consuming. Sew easy and realistic superhero costumes for your little one in less than an hour. If you play your cards right, it can even be used throughout the year in the dress-up box or as pajamas! And the smile that goes along with it will be priceless.
Click on over to see 20+ Easy DIY Superhero Costumes that are great for both boys and girls!
Is it just me or does it feel like little ones seem to grow so fast these days? Enter the elastic waistband!
Not only are elastic waist garments easy to sew and super comfy to wear but they fit every body type! They are a total home run for every child’s closet!! So the next time you need to make your little one a quick bottom be sure to check out and download these elastic waist cheat sheets by Bite Sized Biggie.
Charts include children’s sizes from 6 months to 16 years old.
Even if you only have the most basic of sewing tools, you can still create stunning, bold seasonal appliqué with these tips. Don’t fret if you don’t have an embroidery machine or any iron-on transfer paper, simply head to your local fabric store (or dive into your scrap bin) and load up on large-print cottons –think Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and beyond! Then click over to Maybe She Made It for the full Simple Seasonal Appliqué tutorial.