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How to Hand-Sew a Buttonhole

CalPatch, contributor | September 8th, 201644 comments

Why use a machine for what your hands can do better? Making buttonholes the old-fashioned way lends a charming touch to your finished projects!

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How to Make an Apple-Print Tote Bag

kaytet, contributor | August 21st, 201624 comments

Tote your groceries in style with this cute bag printed with real apples. Printmaking doesn't get any easier than this!

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How To Make a Braided Leather Headband

CalPatch, contributor | July 27th, 201613 comments

This is a quick and cool project that's perfect for short summertime attention spans. You'll want one in every color, and so will all your friends!

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Make Beach Glass Earrings

Jen_W, contributor | June 22nd, 201669 comments

Grab a Dremel tool and create a pair of summery dangles out of a few pieces of beach glass collected during your seashore holiday.

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How to Make a One-Piece Reversible Sun Hat

CalPatch, contributor | June 1st, 201634 comments

Don't let patternmaking intimidate you! It's simply drafting shapes based on your measurements. This simple sunhat project is a good introduction to the wonderful world of flat patterns.

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How to Crochet a Flower, Part 1

LindaPermann, contributor | May 5th, 201637 comments

Crochet flowers are fast, easy, and perfect for embellishing almost anything. Learn how to make a basic two-layer flower with this step-by-step tutorial.

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Make a Pretty Rosette Necklace

_nikki_, contributor | March 2nd, 201612 comments

Make a fashion statement with some fabric, chain, and ribbon.

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How to Embroider Your Own Buttons

erika_kern, contributor | January 27th, 201630 comments

A bit of embroidery turns simple fabric-covered buttons into adorable, wearable works of art.

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How to Sew an Extra Layer in Your Garments For Added Warmth

SewStylishMagazine, | January 13th, 201613 comments

Learn how easy it is to add a layer of interlining to your garments for extra warmth this winter.

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How to Embellish a Cardigan with Fabric-covered Buttons

kaytet, contributor | January 12th, 201619 comments

Pretty fabric, some covered-button kits, and a little ribbon are all it takes to transform a plain-Jane cardigan into something truly special.

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Just in Time Stole: Whip Up a Lacy Wrap to Ring in the New Year

Tina_Hilton, contributor | December 22nd, 201513 comments

A wrap made of a glitzy yarn is the perfect way to ramp up the style volume.

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Embellish a T-shirt with Ribbon

_nikki_, contributor | August 18th, 201527 comments

Fold and crease an elegant, geometric detail.

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How to Make a Two-Color A-Line Tee Skirt

leethal, contributor | July 22nd, 201523 comments

You won't need a pattern or any major sewing experience to cut two recycled T-shirts into panels and sew them into a super-simple and comfortable skirt!

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How To Make Customized Occasion T's

CalPatch, contributor | July 7th, 201516 comments

Any DIY or green celebration can benefit from upcycled commemorative T-shirts, and making them can even be part of the festivities!

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Jewelry Book Giveaway

AlexLombardi, web assistant | June 10th, 201555 comments

One lucky winner will take home this collection of three great jewelry how-to books. Leave a comment and it could be you!

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Vote for the Winner of the 2015 SewStylish Spring Fashion Challenge

EvamarieGomez, web producer | June 9th, 201512 comments

Browse through the five semifinalists and cast your vote!

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How to Make Dorset Buttons

Sister_Diane, contributor | May 29th, 201561 comments

These yarn-based buttons look cute on a knitted or crocheted sweater, or make them to decorate a bag, hat, or scarf. They're a great way to use up scrap yarn, and easy to make once you've mastered the basics.

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