How-To: Simple Scalloped Hem
Transform any basic garment into something eye-catching and special with a simple scalloped hem!
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How-To: Mother-Daughter Spring Skirts
Susan Beal shares her tips and tricks for making customized mother and daughter spring skirts over on the Coats & Clark Sewing Secrets blog! You can also check out Susan’s super-fast kids skirt tutorial over on her blog, West Coast Crafty.
Sculptures From Clothes Inside Clothes
Artist Britt Ragsdale created this intriguing sculptural installation called Casualties in Form from just clothing layered on top of more clothing.
DIY Spring Sneakers
The creative girls at A Beautiful Mess have a bright and fun way to bring fresh color to your kicks this spring. If you use an old pair of shoes that you already have then the project is free!
How-To: Knit Baby Jumper
Since so many of my pals are currently expecting, this knit baby jumper pattern is definitely going on my to-make list for future gifts!
Repair Your Pair (Of Jeans)
If you’ve worn a hole in a favorite pair of denim blue jeans, check out this great little instructional video from Swedish jean company Nudie Jeans, showing you how to repair the hole using a bit of iron-on interfacing, a swatch of denim, and a needle and thread. It’s a super simple and the fix is unobtrusive-looking. Press play on the video just to hear the charmingly upbeat 1930s ditty “Tre Trallande Jäntor” by Felix Körling.
Sewing Construction Basics
Pick up some sewing construction basics—from right and wrong sides of fabric to notches and seam allowances—in this great intro-to-sewing guide!
