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May
15
Ros Made Me shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to used covered cording to make a pretty flower charm you can hang from a purse or keychain. She used covered cording that was left over from a previous project, but these flowers are so cute that they’d be worth making the covered cording just to make them. Get …
May
15
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turned a couple of old umbrellas into some cute new bags for her kids to tote their swimming gear. The waterproof umbrella fabric is perfect for this! The bags are roomy, with a zipper across the top to keep everything inside. Get the tute.
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May
15
When you’re teaching a child to sew, easy projects that are quickly completed are the key to helping build excitement and confidence. Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a tutorial for a project that fits the bill – a simple quilted potholder that uses only straight seams. It’s the first in a new series focused on sewing with children. Go …
May
15
Kathryn of the blog The Pickled Herring has come up with a darling and practical idea for the great chalkboard paint. She uses it on jar lids to label and date its contents.…
May
15
Barbara of Cat Patches transformed a bulky stadium quilt into an easy to carry bundle with no hands required – always a plus on game day. She shows you how to do this on her blog. Get the know-how.
Image credit: Cat Patches…
May
15
Holly always comes up with the cutest and most creative ideas and this Triangle felt bird bean bag is certainly one of them. Holly writes: “He’s a very happy chappy! Make 3 of these and you can learn how to juggle with them.” I think that these will be a lot of yard fun in the summer. Make a different …
May
15
Danny of Mommy for Reals made this cloth baby book as part of the Farmer’s Wife in Your Life series at Love Affair With My Brother. Calling her creation The Farmer’s Wife’s Field Guide to Animal By-Products, her photos of the book had me smiling. It’s one of the best cloth baby books I’ve seen – humorous and …
May
15
What a pretty and tasty homage to a Dutch mom… lovely meringue tulips to decorate a cake. Find the how-tos to make meringue tulips HERE at Bird on a Cake.…
May
15
Kirsty Neale from Ginger & George shares a tutorial for making your own rubber stamps. The post is part of her Way Back Wednesday Series. Click here to go to the tutorial.…
May
15
When I saw this vintage-inspired A-line dress that Stacy from Hart & Sew shared in the Vintage May series at Skirt as Top, I squealed out loud. The scalloped yoke is absolutely yummy! And then I saw that the post includes a tutorial showing how to make one. L-O-V-E!! Get the tutorial.…
May
15
PC from MeiJo’s Joy shows what to do when the waist of your favorite pair of jeans no longer fits comfortably. Rather than squeezing yourself in, she shows how to remove the waistband and replace with it a tie sash. This change will usually net you 1-2 inches in extra room at the waist, plus it’s a cute new look! …
May
15
Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a tutorial showing how to make her Bow Front Maxi Dress. The floor-length knit halter dress has a large bow stitched across the bodice. I’ve never been brave enough to wear a halter (my figure is NOT one that looks cute without a bra!), so I’m loving the way she shows it layered over a tee. Get the tute.
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May
15
Sew4Home shares a tutorial all about box pleats. They explain the difference between a box pleat and an inverted box pleat, and how to make each type. You can use box pleats in home dec projects (pillows, curtains) or when making garments (skirts, necklines). Get the how-to.
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May
15
Katie from Punk Projects shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a starfish softie. He has such a happy face – it’s making me wish that summer was already here! Go to her pattern and tutorial.
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May
15
This tutorial on the Omiyage blog shows a neat trick for customizing plain washi tape. You’re gonna love this! Click here to go to the tutorial.…
May
15
Here’s a great tip for getting a row of punched spaces even. Donna Huisinga uses already punched shapes and respostionable tape for perfect spacing every time. Find more info on her blog As the Card Rack Turns.
-Heather…
May
15
This video tutorial from Creative in Chicago will show you how to make gift boxes from scrapbook paper. She uses an origami technique. Click here to go to the tutorial.…
May
15
Last week I featured a fabulous Glam + Thrify Bridal Shower created by Janelle at Everyday Brilliance. One of my favorite details from the shower is the floral monogram, and I’m excited to let you know that Janelle has posted a step-by-step tutorial for making them here!…
May
15
Surviving middle school in the early ’80s is a feat of which I’m proud. I was not immune to the fashion trend pressure. Oh no, I embraced the WigWam socks over the pegged leg jeans, the Madonna gloves and the oversized Forenza V-neck sweaters. And absolutely the neon, if only in jelly bracelet form. So bring back the neon! If …
May
15
I’ve often bemoaned my comical lack of sewing skills. I’m envious of those that wield a needle with thread with skill, especially those that wield a needle with thread with the same talent as an icing bag. Find the how-tos to make these darling sewing-themed cookies–quilts and spools of thread and buttons, oh my–HERE at Glorious Treats.…
May
15
You know those lovely ruffled, colorful cakes that look too pretty to eat and too difficult to make? This tutorial by Bubble and Sweet to make a ruffled layer cake with buttercream frosting (not fondant! woo hoo!) is fantastic and renders the technique actually do-able. She gives tips, step-by-steps and photos along the way. Find the how-tos HERE at Bubble …
May
15
Because macarons are one of these elusive confections I’ve yet to master, I’m doubly impressed by those that have not only mastered the technique, but then make crafty scenes from their shaped macarons. Make duck macarons and pond cupcakes HERE at Craftstorming.…
May
15
Laura Beth from A Step in The Journey, shows you how you can fake baker’s twine with the simple DIY. Click here to go to the tutorial.…
May
14
Prudent Baby shows how you can make a fitted crib sheet. They’ve published similar tutorials for crib sheets in the past, but this one shows how you can make quick work of it by using your serger. Go to the serger crib sheet tutorial.
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May
14
Sewing clothes from striped fabrics can be tricky. If the pieces aren’t placed straight on the fabric, you’ll end up with crooked stripes. If the stripes on the front and back pieces don’t match, it can look messy at the side seams. Andrea from The Train to Crazy shares some tips for sewing with striped fabrics so the stripes are …