There’s nothing like a child’s inn0cent costume request to get the creative juices flowing. After all, your child believes you can make ANYTHING. Such was the case with Fabric, Family, and Fun whose child requested a Very Hungry Caterpillar costume. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: A fabric carrot for your Easter bunny
Just in time for Easter, Rose Cottage by the Lake offers a tutorial for making carrots from fabric. These would make great Easter decorations, or perhaps a little Easter surprise for a young child. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Make your own Singleton fabric buttons
CraftStylish shows how to make these fun buttons. They’re called Singleton buttons and they’re made from fabric scraps and plastic bone rings. Oh, the possibilities! Get the tute.
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Cool idea: A jacket becomes a skirt
Wardrobe Refashion participant yolie posts her latest refashioning. She took a jacket that was too large and turned it into a stylish skirt. I love how she keeps the front button detail. Read more at Wardrobe Refashion.
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Tutorial: Cut off jeans with spring flair
Give your jeans a new spring look by cutting them off and adding a fun cuff. Pink and Polka Dots shows how. What a cute look for your jeans! Get the tutorial.
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Lookie what she made: Pincushion furniture!
Okay, I admit it. I’m a bit crazy about pincushions lately. Here’s another fun pincushion to add to the list. This one is made by Spool{} using a tutorial from CraftStylish on making pincushions from bottlecaps. Read more from Spool{}… Read More...
Tutorial: Appliques meet buttonholes
Here’s a fun way to add buttonholes to a project. CraftStylish shows how to combine an applique with a buttonhole. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, buttonhole, applique[/tags]
Giveaway from Cicada Daydream
Cicada Studios is giving away a Summertime Sampler. Valued at $25, this pack includes 4 prints from the Summertime collection: Water Bubbles, Queen Anne’s Lace, and Sand Dollars. Each piece measures 12″h x 13.5w. Enter the giveaway at Cicada … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Fabric Easter basket
A tisket, a tasket, it’s a fabric easter basket! The Moda Bake Shop shows how to make this springtime fabric basket. I love the spring-y colors they used for the example! Get the tutorial.
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Free PDF pattern for reversible summer tote
Flower Girl Designs offers this free PDF pattern for a reversible summer tote. She also has several other PDF patterns for sale in her Etsy shop. Get the free pattern.
Cool idea: A cutting table from old doors
When I first saw the picture of this cutting table posted by Violet of Violet Craft, I thought, “Man, that chick laid out some cash for such a pretty table!” Then I read the post, where she explains that … Read More...
80s sweater to cool cowl
Look what Meghan from Clementine’s Closet is doing with thrifted sweaters! A few alterations take this sweater from 80s doldrums to this-year-stylish. See more about this project at Wardrobe Refashion, or visit Meghan’s Etsy shop Clementine’s Closet.
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Tutorial: Sew a spring tote
Jill from Homemade by Jill made this pretty spring tote, and shows how you can make one, too. She made it from two tea towels (one for the outside, one for the inside). Load it up with a blanket and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a set of cocktail napkins
“You know, you can only use a paper napkin once and then you have to throw it away.” These words of wisdom were offered to me by my 5-year-old daughter. And she’s right. So go for a greener solution with … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a sweater vest into a dirndl
Look at what Hannah from knick knacks & ric rac did with a thrifted sweater vest. She turned it into a dirndl! Brilliant!! And if that’s not enough, she gives a tutorial to show you how it’s done. Get the … Read More...
Sneak Peek: Daisy Janie’s upcoming Urbana line
Take a look at the soon-to-be-released Urbana fabric line from Daisy Janie! The line has 5 designs in 3 colorways, and is printed on 100% organic cotton sateen. See more at Daisy Janie’s blog or at her business website.… Read More...
Tutorial: Spring clean your sewing machine
As spring arrives, our thoughts turn to cleaning. We spruce up our houses, thin out our closets, sweep the dust off of the porch. But what about your sewing machine? This trusty partner of yours needs a spring cleaning, too. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a jacket for your little canine Dog friend
Just because your she has a fur coat doesn’t mean that she doesn’t need an extra layer of warmth now and then. Your little doggie will know you love her with this handmade jacket. Find out how to make one … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a zakka pincushion for your wrist
Keep your sewig pins right at hand with this pincushion that you wear on your wrist. Find out how to make one from The Storque. Get the tute.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, pincushion, wrist[/tags]
Tutorial: Hot pads to keep your hands cool
Just because hot pads are functional doesn’t mean they need to be tacky. Take these hot pads designed by The Sometimes Crafter, for instance. The reverse applique shapes show off the contrasting fabric layered behind. Want to know how to … Read More...