It’s time to sew something awesome for yourself! Check out this list of 12 Must Sew Tops with links to the patterns and tutorials.
How to Build a Successful Craft Business
Have you been told that you should sell that? If you have ever thought about trying to make money off your sewing hobby you should read these tips from one girl who is making a full-tine living off of her craft. She gives super realistic steps and things to think about as well as an honest perspective of what really goes into building a creative business and how long it takes to actually make money.
See the 5 Lessons for How to Build a Successful Craft Business at Rae Gun Ramblings.
How to Hem Knits
I love wearing knits. I didn’t even mind sewing with knits but it wasn’t until I learned this awesome trick that I didn’t dread how I was going to finish or hem the things I made with knits. Luckily this tip for how to hem knits is SO easy it you’ll be hemming to your hearts content.
Learn the trick to hemming knits at Rae Gun Ramblings.
Easy Fabric Covered Boxes
If you’re a fabric hoarder like me fabric storage can get a little tricky. I love this easy tutorial for fast fabric covered boxes. The boxes even fit in those IKEA cubby style shelves! Also bonus points for using some of the fabric to beautiful the boxes right?
Learn how to make your own Fabric Covered Boxes at Rae Gun Ramblings.
10 Minute Infinity with 1/2 Yard
Got 10 minutes and 1/2 yard of fabric then you should make an infinity scarf! Infinity scarves are one of my favorite things to sew this time of year. They are cozy, make comfy errand running outfits look more put together, and make for great gifts.
Go get the infinity scarf tutorial from Rae Gun Ramblings now!
Best Tips for DIY Costumes
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.
20 Minute Skirt Tutorial
It is so much fun to teach others how to sew but somethings it’s hard deciding on an easy project. This simple banded skirt tutorial because it’s just straight lines but has enough of them to get your little student some good practice. This is my go to project I use to teach kiddos (and adults how to sew).
See the full tutorial and tips on teaching it at from Rae Gun Ramblings.
DIY 1/4 Circle Skirt Sewing Tutorial
Circle skirts are flattering are so many body types and this easy 1/4 Circle Skirt is no exception. I see a lot selfish sewing and twirling in my future.
Learn how to make your own DIY 1/4 circle skirt from I Candy Handmade.
Color Blocked Tee Tutorial and Free Pattern
Who says solids can’t be fun? I love how Melly Sews used different colors to make this awesome and crazy flattering color blocked shirt.
Get the free pattern and tutorial to make your own color blocked tee.
How to Easily Turn a Tube of Fabric
Warmer weather means more strap sewing but do you know this trick for turning tubes of fabric? It’s so cool and she makes it look really easy you have to check it out.
Learn how to easily turn a tube of fabric with, well a tube!