Melissa Mortenson from The Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for this personalized name pillow. It features ruffles, patchwork, a fabric bird, and ric rac trim create an over-the-top (but in a good way) girlie-girl charm. Go to…
Tutorial: Personalized name pillow
Melissa Mortenson from The Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for this personalized name pillow. It features ruffles, patchwork, a fabric bird, and ric rac trim create an over-the-top (but in a good way) girlie-girl charm. … Read More...
Tutorial: Catch-all quilt for your sewing machine
Give your sewing machine a pretty place to rest its feet, and yourself an organized spot for your sewing necessities, with this sewing machine quilt. Get Your Craft On shares a tutorial for making one. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: “Booty bag” purse from pants
My Longest Year shares a tutorial for a “booty bag” – a bag made out of the top part of a pair of pants. In her example she uses a pair of wool slacks, but you could make cute booty bags…
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: “Booty bag” purse from upcycled pants
My Longest Year shares a tutorial for a “booty bag” – a bag made out of the top part of a pair of pants. In her example she uses a pair of wool slacks, but you could make cute booty … Read More...
Tutorial: Large fruit softies
Fun in the Making shows how to make these large fruit-shaped softies from old sweaters and old t-shirts. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Large fruit softies
Fun in the Making shows how to make these large fruit-shaped softies from old sweaters and old t-shirts. Go to the tutorial.
[via The Crafty Crow]
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Free pattern: Bucket hat
The Simplicity/New Look website shares a number of free downloadable patterns, including this bucket hat. Make one in time for fall so you can snug it down over your ears during the cool weather to come. Go to the free pattern.
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Free pattern: Bucket hat
Editor’s Note: This pattern is no longer available. I’ll keep a lookout for other bucket hat patterns and will post them to Craft Gossip when I find them. –Anne
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Tutorial: Collapsible fabric storage buckets
A stylish baby nursery needs stylish storage solutions. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for sewing these collapsible storage buckets. But don’t limit yourself to just the nursery. These fabric buckets are useful for any room in the house, or even to … Read More...
Tutorial: Collapsible fabric storage buckets
A stylish baby nursery needs stylish storage solutions. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for sewing these collapsible storage buckets. But don’t limit yourself to just the nursery. These fabric buckets are useful for any room in the house, or even to stash…
Sneak peek: New fall patterns from Oliver + S
Oliver + S gives a peek at the two new patterns in their fall pattern line. The Jumprope Dress is a classic shirtwaist dress with rounded collar that can be made with short or long sleeves. The School Days Jacket &…
Sneak peek: New fall patterns from Oliver + S
Oliver + S gives a peek at the two new patterns in their fall pattern line. The Jumprope Dress is a classic shirtwaist dress with rounded collar that can be made with short or long sleeves. The School Days Jacket … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a “Learn to Walk” belt
Ashley from Make It and Love It designed this “Learn to Walk” belt to allow her toddler son the independence of walking without holding a parent’s hand. The fabric belt wraps around the kiddos waist while the parent walks behind … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a “Learn to Walk” belt
Ashley from Make It and Love It designed this “Learn to Walk” belt to allow her toddler son the independence of walking without holding a parent’s hand. The fabric belt wraps around the kiddos waist while the parent walks behind holding…
Tutorial: “Flamenco” t-shirt refashion
Alexis at My Mama Made It shows how to refashion a simple tee into a “flamenco tee”, a fitted tee with an oversized ruffle at the neck. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: “Flamenco” t-shirt refashion
Alexis at My Mama Made It shows how to refashion a simple tee into a “flamenco tee”, a fitted tee with an oversized ruffle at the neck. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Simple pouch from vintage hankie
Claire from blah to TADA! shows how to make a lovely pouch out of an old hankerchief. The simple bag is perfect for a bride to use to stash wedding day essentials. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Wrap gifts in fabric
Jennifer Playford, author of Wrapagami, shares a video tutorial on CraftStylish for a simple fabric giftwrapping fold. Wrapping gifts with fabric is economical (cheaper than a gift bag!) and eco-friendly (no wrapping paper in the trash!), and is especially appropriate when…
Tutorial: Wrap gifts in fabric
Jennifer Playford, author of Wrapagami, shares a video tutorial on CraftStylish for a simple fabric giftwrapping fold. Wrapping gifts with fabric is economical (cheaper than a gift bag!) and eco-friendly (no wrapping paper in the trash!), and is especially … Read More...