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The mushroom pincushion is a charming and practical sewing accessory where a spool serves as the base, providing a stable foundation. This creative project involves covering the spool with fabric and crafting a mushroom cap that sits atop it. Posh … Read More...
Mama King from 4 Crazy Kings made this poncho for her daughter from two beach towels. She’s using it as a cover-up for her daughter after swimming lessons. Read more about this cool towel poncho at 4 Crazy Kings.… Read More...
The Closet Seamstress created this sleeveless top from a pillowcase, and created a downloadable pattern with instructions so you can make one of your own. Get the tutorial, then raid your linen closet!
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Vicki Welsh from Field Trips in Fiber shows how to make this potholder. It’s made with two pockets so you can fit your hand in there. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, potholder, mitt, pocket[/tags]
Potholders also known as Heat … Read More...
CraftStylish shows how to make these eco-friendly flower corsages from bamboo knit and broken costume jewelry. Get the tute.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, flower, corsage, eco-friendly[/tags]
Keys and other stray items laying around the house don’t look like clutter if you find a pretty place to stash them, perhaps in a small fabric tray like this one designed by Mairuru. The basic design is so simple … Read More...
Oilcloth Addict continues to show us the many uses of oilcloth, this time with a tutorial for making a picnic blanket. I love this idea! With it’s wipeclean surface, oilcloth is the perfect choice for a picnic blanket. Get the … Read More...
A ripped out buttonhole doesn’t have to stay that way forever. Craftzine shows how to mend a ripped buttonhole. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, mending, buttonhole, ripped[/tags]
Missy Hollenbeck from Fairy Child Heirlooms shows how to make these fairy dolls using an antique photo that has been transferred to fabric. I love how she embellished the transferred photo to turn it into a fairy! Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Oilcloth Addict shows how to make these fun little tags out of chalkboard cloth. How fun is that??? Not only is it a great way to label storage bins in your pantry, I think it would also be a source … Read More...
Sara Trail is a teenage sewing entrepreneur. At 14, she has published a sewing book and DVD for teens. She also designs and sells clothes and accessories, and hosts sewing workshops that teach other teens to sew. As if all … Read More...
Colette Patterns is showing a preview of their spring 2009 line. There are four dresses and one skirt, and they’re all so yummy! Literally. They’re all named after foods – Macaron, Chantilly, Eclair, Parfait, Beignet. Mmmmm….. See the patterns at … Read More...
Just Deanna shows how to make this girly twirly skirt. What little girl wouldn’t love this? Get the how-to.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, skirt, twirl, girls[/tags]
Sewing through several layers of thick fabric can be difficult. Needles break, thread jams, you name it. Keyk Lou has some tips making it at least a little bit easier to sew through thick fabrics. Get the tips.
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Dacia Ray shows how to hem your jeans without losing the faded bottom edge. Get the tutorial.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, hem, jeans[/tags]
When my little girl was a baby, I almost exclusively used the bibs that just slipped over the head. No fussing with ties, or even velcro. Just pull it over like a t-shirt and you’re good to go. Create Everyday … Read More...
Hoppo Bumpo has been featuring instructions for various seam finishes in their Seam-Along blog post series. This week, they finish out the series with decorative seams. First up, the channel seam. Get the how-to.
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If you’re a mommy of a small child, you don’t go anywhere without diapers and wipes close at hand.
Amy from Diary of a Quilter shows how to make this diaper clutch. Get the tute.
Caryn from Smooch made these Easter bunny softies, and offers a tutorial so you can make some too. The chenille is a perfect choice for the rabbits; it looks like soft bunny fur. Get the tutorial.
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Peep, peep, peep! Jojoebi from A Bit of This and A Bit of That shares a tutorial for making these spring chick softies from felt. Get the how-to.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, chick, peep, Easter[/tags]
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