If you like to add a little machine embroidery to your sewing projects, then check out Apex Embroidery Fonts & Designs. They have a full selection of fonts for monogramming or personalizing sewn objects, and they’ll be adding a … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s wool scarflette
Several years ago, my dear friend Scarlett gave my daughter a little fleece scarflette. Not only did it keep her neck warm, but the smaller size and hook & loop tape closure made it easy for her to put on and…
Tutorial: Child’s wool scarflette
Several years ago, my dear friend Scarlett gave my daughter a little fleece scarflette. Not only did it keep her neck warm, but the smaller size and hook & loop tape closure made it easy for her to put on … Read More...
Tutorial: Gusseted stroller bag
Instructables user make-happy mama shows how to make this gusseted stroller bag. It attaches to the handle bar of your stroller so you can keep small items like keys, cell phone, etc. handy while on a walk with your little one. Go to the…
Sneak peek: New Echino fabric
Superbuzzy’s got the sneak peeks of the new Echino line by designer Etsuko Furuya. Be still my heart!! See more swatches at Superbuzzy Blog.
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Tutorial: Baby blankets in three ways
Sew4Home continues with the Stylish Baby Nursery series with a tutorial for making boutique-style baby blankets. They show three ways of finishing off the edges – a ric rac edge, a decorative stitch edge, and a bound edge. Go to the…
Tutorial: Baby blankets in three ways
Sew4Home continues with the Stylish Baby Nursery series with a tutorial for making boutique-style baby blankets. They show three ways of finishing off the edges – a ric rac edge, a decorative stitch edge, and a bound edge. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Printed words in Kanzashi flowers
Do you like Kanzashi flowers? There’s something addictive about folding little squares of fabric until they make the perfect little dimensional petals. Cathe Holden from Just Something I Made shows how to take Kanzashi one step further by carefully placing printed words…
Tutorial: Elasticized fabric keychain to wear on your wrist
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial for making an elasticized fabric keychain. She designed it because she needed a keychain that would slide easily on to her wrist, but thought the coiled plastic ones lacked style. (I…
Tutorial: Elasticized fabric keychain to wear on your wrist
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial for making an elasticized fabric keychain. She designed it because she needed a keychain that would slide easily on to her wrist, but thought the coiled plastic ones lacked style. (I … Read More...
Tutorial: Poochie Bags from fat quarters
These Poochie Bags by Monica from Happy Zombie are so delicious – I could just eat them up!! AND they’re easily made from three coordinating fat quarters. The name “Poochie Bags” comes from the boxed corners that make the sides … Read More...
Tutorial: Poochie Bags from fat quarters
These Poochie Bags by Monica from Happy Zombie are so delicious – I could just eat them up!! AND they’re easily made from three coordinating fat quarters. The name “Poochie Bags” comes from the boxed corners that make the sides of…
Cool idea: Decorative pillows from vintage hankies
Sew4Home shows some ways to make beautiful throw pillows from vintage handkerchiefs. It’s part of their Vintage Rescue blog series that focuses on repurposing vintage items into new and trendy decor. Read more at Sew4Home.
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Sneak Peek: Flora & Fauna by Patty Young
I loved Andalucia. I loved Mezzanine. So it should come as no surprise that I’m loving the sneak peek of Patty Young’s upcoming line, Flora & Fauna. Right now all she’s showing is just a handful of swatches, but she…
Sienna recycled t-shirt dress for girls + giveaway
Lil Blue Boo makes magic recycling adult sized t-shirts into super cute little girl’s dresses. Her Sienna recycled t-shirt dress pattern is now available in the Lil Blue Boo Etsy shop. It features raglan sleeves and an optional bottom ruffle.
To celebrate…
Sienna recycled t-shirt dress for girls + giveaway
Lil Blue Boo makes magic recycling adult sized t-shirts into super cute little girl’s dresses. Her Sienna recycled t-shirt dress pattern is now available in the Lil Blue Boo Etsy shop. It features raglan sleeves and an optional bottom … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitches and Stripes tote bag
Kayte Terry, author of Complete Embellishing and Applique Your Way, shares a tutorial on CraftStylish showing how to make this Stitches and Stripes tote bag. This is a great project for raiding your scrap bin. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Stitches and Stripes tote bag
Kayte Terry, author of Complete Embellishing and Applique Your Way, shares a tutorial on CraftStylish showing how to make this Stitches and Stripes tote bag. This is a great project for raiding your scrap bin. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap fabric buckets
Jenya from MyEvaForeva shows how to repurpose a burlap sack into these chic fabric buckets. The rustic fabric totally works for this project! Go to the tutorial.
Be sure to also check out her Etsy shops: EvaForeva and forEvaMore.
[photo from MyEvaForeva]
…Tutorial: Child’s hospital gown
Spending time in the hospital is hard on anyone, but especially little ones. You can help brighten their stay with a custom hospital gown, made from fabric that they love. Instructables member kelllbelll shows how to make one. Go to the tutorial.
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