Chica and Jo show how to recycle the pockets of old pairs of jeans into placecards and cutlery holders for the dining table. The front of the pocket bears the name of the person to be sitting there, and the pocket…
Tutorial: Placecards from jeans pockets
Chica and Jo show how to recycle the pockets of old pairs of jeans into placecards and cutlery holders for the dining table. The front of the pocket bears the name of the person to be sitting there, and the … Read More...
Free pattern: Everyday Glam Bag from U-Handblog
U-Handblog offers a free pattern for the Everyday Glam Bag. This bag is easily spiced up with a bit of fringe hanging from the bottom. (I always love that trim at the fabric store, but never have a use. This bag may be…
Tip: Following the right line when cutting multi-size patterns
Multi-size patterns allow for flexibility when cutting your fabric pieces. I can cut one size of shirt in the shoulders, but another in the bust. But with this flexibility comes complexity. With all those lines, it’s easy to accidentally skip over…
Tip: Following the right line when cutting multi-size patterns
Multi-size patterns allow for flexibility when cutting your fabric pieces. I can cut one size of shirt in the shoulders, but another in the bust. But with this flexibility comes complexity. With all those lines, it’s easy to accidentally skip … Read More...
Tip: Following the right line when cutting multi-size patterns
Multi-size patterns allow for flexibility when cutting your fabric pieces. I can cut one size of shirt in the shoulders, but another in the bust. But with this flexibility comes complexity. With all those lines, it’s easy to accidentally skip … Read More...
Tutorial: Apron from a table runner
While They Sleep shows how to make an apron from a table runner. If you don’t have a table runner on hand that you feel like cutting up, keep your eye out for them at garage sales or thrift stores. Go…
Tutorial: Apron from a table runner
While They Sleep shows how to make an apron from a table runner. If you don’t have a table runner on hand that you feel like cutting up, keep your eye out for them at garage sales or thrift stores. … Read More...
Tutorial: Peasant top from a boxy tee
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how she took a boxy dollar store t-shirt and turned it into a stylish peasant top. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Peasant top from a boxy tee
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how she took a boxy dollar store t-shirt and turned it into a stylish peasant top. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Ruffle t-shirt
Jill from Homemade by Jill shows how to create this t-shirt with a ruffled neckline. She uses an existing t-shirt as the pattern and then adds the ruffle to the neck. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Ruffle t-shirt
Jill from Homemade by Jill shows how to create this t-shirt with a ruffled neckline. She uses an existing t-shirt as the pattern and then adds the ruffle to the neck. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Little red wagon cover
Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial for making a seat cover for your little one’s little red wagon
. She created the cover because she found that the metal was either too hot in the summer or too cold in … Read More...
Tutorial: Little red wagon cover
Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial for making a seat cover for your little one’s little red wagon. She created the cover because she found that the metal was either too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter. …
Tutorial: Baby crib dust ruffle
Every stylish baby nursery needs a dust ruffle on the crib, and Sew4Home shows how to make one. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Baby crib dust ruffle
Every stylish baby nursery needs a dust ruffle on the crib, and Sew4Home shows how to make one. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Reverse applique
Craft Passion shares a tutorial for reverse applique. She used the technique to create a handstitched title that she then photo’d to use as a header for her sewing blog. What can you make with reverse applique? Go to the tutorial.
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Sneak peek: Lila Tueller’s Eden line
Lila Tueller gives a little sneak peek at what she’s been working on. It’s the Eden line, due out in Spring 2010. She also gives a sneak look at a yet unnamed line slated for Fall 2010. Check it out at…
Sneak peek: Lila Tueller’s Eden line
Lila Tueller gives a little sneak peek at what she’s been working on. It’s the Eden line, due out in Spring 2010. She also gives a sneak look at a yet unnamed line slated for Fall 2010. Check it out … Read More...
Tutorial: Comforter storage bag
During the winter months, a nice heavy comforter helps keep the chill away. But in the warm summer months, a comforter often ends up stored in the linen closet. The Home EC Teacher’s Daughter shows how to make this comforter … Read More...