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ThimblyThings shows how she took a less-than-trendy jumper and turned it into this fashionable summer dress. A bit of elastic gave it some shape, and overdrying updated the denim. See how she did it.
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Find out how to make this A-line skirt from ChristyNelson.net. The panels give you tons of possibilities when designing your skirt. Go to the tutorial.
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Find out how to make this A-line skirt from ChristyNelson.net. The panels give you tons of possibilities when designing your skirt. Go to the tutorial.
Betula Loo shows how to make this drawstring bag that is the perfect size to hold 10 CDs. Make one to organize the CDs in your car. Or, make a bunch of them to organize your music collection at the house. …
Betula Loo shows how to make this drawstring bag that is the perfect size to hold 10 CDs. Make one to organize the CDs in your car. Or, make a bunch of them to organize your music collection at the … Read More...
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial for a fun project for the kids - bean bags shaped like letters. Make the letters in a child’s name, or be ambitious and make the whole alphabet. Go to…
Megan Nielsen continues her My Creative Process series on pattern drafting from a sloper with posts showing how she created cap sleeves, a bodice front, and a bodice back.
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Megan Nielsen continues her My Creative Process series on pattern drafting from a sloper with posts showing how she created cap sleeves, a bodice front, and a bodice back.
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Blanch from Just Tutorials shows how to make a pair of bloomers (panties) for your child. They’re easy to make and require very little fabric. You can use an old t-shirt for the knit fabric, which saves you money and … Read More...
Blanch from Just Tutorials shows how to make a pair of bloomers (panties) for your child. They’re easy to make and require very little fabric. You can use an old t-shirt for the knit fabric, which saves you money and recycles…
Watch as the creator of Origiful Bags shows start-to-finish how he creates his painted messenger bags. The bag shown in the video is repurposed from a pair of pants. The video is sped up so you can watch the entire process…
Watch as the creator of Origiful Bags shows start-to-finish how he creates his painted messenger bags. The bag shown in the video is repurposed from a pair of pants. The video is sped up so you can watch the entire … Read More...
Once you cut into a printed pattern, you’re essentially locked into always making this pattern in the size you cut. Tracing the pattern ahead of time allows you to make the same pattern on different sizes, but it can also…
True Up continues their series on silks with this run-down of various types of sheer silk fabrics. From batiste to georgette to organza, find out about all of the options for a sheer silk fabric. Go to the article.
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True Up continues their series on silks with this run-down of various types of sheer silk fabrics. From batiste to georgette to organza, find out about all of the options for a sheer silk fabric. Go to the article.… Read More...
Alexis from My Mama Made It shows how she turned a men’s dress shirt into this sleeveless blouse. The ruffle at the neck adds just the right feminine touch. I’m adding this to my summer must-sew list! Get the how-to… Read More...
Alexis from My Mama Made It shows how she turned a men’s dress shirt into this sleeveless blouse. The ruffle at the neck adds just the right feminine touch. I’m adding this to my summer must-sew list! Get the how-to.
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Threads Magazine shows an easy way to turn bias cording right side out. Get the how-to.
Threads Magazine shows an easy way to turn bias cording right side out. Get the how-to.
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Alisha from Homemaking Honeys shows how a dishtowel and a couple of yards of ribbon become a dishtowel. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy! Get the tutorial.
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