Jun 27

 

Made using this pattern and tutorial. Super easy, and can’t wait to make more! I’ll do a few man-friendly patterns for hubby, too.

Jun 27

My first apron, made from the Amy Butler pattern in In Stitches.

Jun 24

if image is not viewable, please click through to tutorial--it's a beauty!

TUTORIAL: Singlet Style Shopping Bag (like the plastic shopping bag)

  • Tutorial/Pattern Included? yes, extensively illustrated tutorial–you provide the plastic shopping bag for a pattern
  • Post: TUTORIAL: Singlet Style Shopping Bag (like the plastic shopping bag)
  • Main Site: craftster
  • Artist/Author: queenofdiy
  • Registration Required? No
  • Free? Yes
  • Other: thorough instructions, tons of pictures. excellent tutorial! folds up into its own pocket for easy stowing. i want to make this right now, but my printer’s out of ink, and i’m not smart enough to remember more than a step at a time!
    • Jun 24

  • Tutorial/Pattern Included? yes, 18 page charmingly hand-written and -illustrated pdf for this hand-sewn awesome messenger/laptop bag
  • Post: instructables : Awesome Messenger/Laptop Bag
  • Main Site: instructables
  • Artist/Author:  Tim
  • Registration Required? No
  • Free? Yes
  • Other: includes options for waterproofing, padding, additional pockets and straps
    • Jun 20

    Green Kitchen: Stripe-y Patchwork Cat

  • Tutorial/Pattern Included? yes, pattern and instructions
  • Post: Stripe-y Patchwork Cat
  • Main Site: Green Kitchen
  • Artist/Author:  Michelle
  • Registration Required? No
  • Free? Yes
  • Other: Great for the beginner!
    • Jun 19

     

    Disappearing 9 Patch Tutorial

  • Tutorial/Pattern Included? yes
  • Post: Disappearing 9 Patch Tutorial
  • Main Site: Quilts & ATCs
  • Artist/Author:  Helen in the UK
  • Registration Required? No
  • Free? Yes
  • Other: Thanks to Amy at Ibby Bee Quilts for the pointer to this technique! See her beautiful blue and white variation here.
    • Jun 17

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    the purl bee - Purl Frog

  • Tutorial/Pattern Included? yes, click here for The Purl Frog Pattern Pieces and a set of printable directions.
  • Post: Rosemarie and Hilaire, The Purl Frog(s)
  • Main Site: The Purl Bee
  • Artist/Author: Rosemarie
  • Registration Required? No
  • Free? Yes
  • Other: Another absolute gem from the wonderful folks at Purl.
    • Jun 16

     

  • Tutorial/Pattern Included? This tutorial assumes you already have a bra pattern, and provides extensive instructions for sewing the bra
  • Posts:
    1. What you need
    2. Making the bra
    3. Making the bra, continued
    4. Making the bra, continued
    5. Finishing the bra
  • Main Site: Sigrid’s Sewing Projects
  • Artist/Author: Sigrid
  • Registration Required? No
  • Free? Yes
  • Other: Sigrid also has an equally wonderful tutorial for making panties
      • Jun 13

      Amy Butler Design

    • Tutorial/Pattern Included? yes, pdf
    • Post: download free Amy Butler patterns in pdf format
    • Main Site: Amy Butler Design
    • Artist/Author: Amy Butler
    • Registration Required? No
    • Free? Yes
    • Other: Other free patterns at this link:
      • Jun 13

       Sarong Wrap Pants

      Totally Stitchin’ - Projects - Sarong Wrap Pants

    • Tutorial/Pattern Included? yes, pdf
    • Post: Sarong Wrap Pants
    • Main Site: totally stitchin’ from baby lock
    • Artist/Author: totally stitchin’ from baby lock
    • Registration Required? No
    • Free? Yes
    • Other: “With just a few easy steps, you can turn two squares of fabric and some ribbon into this season’s comfiest trend - a pair of sarong wrap pants!”

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