Yin from Pretty Quirky Pants shows how you can make these fabric and faux leather plant pots. You can slip a potted plant (in those generic plastic pots) into the fabric buckets. They’re lined with waterproof fabric to keep moisture … Read More...
Tutorial: Botanical print burlap banner
This botanical print and burlap banner looks like something from a home design catalog, but it’s actually a simple DIY project. Ananda from A Piece of Rainbow shows how you can make one out of craft burlap (or a coffee … Read More...
Tutorial: 15-minute lace and flannel infinity scarf
Did you know you can make a lovely lace infinity scarf in just 15 minutes? Courtney from Sweet C’s Designs shares a tutorial at the Joann blog, The Creative Spark, showing how to do it. You can use any fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Jumbo French market tote with Chanel-inspired chain handles
An oversized tote can be quite glamorous, if you add the right details. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for their French Market Tote, a jumbo tote with Chanel-inspired metal chain handles. It’s particularly striking in a black and white palette.
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Sewing Tutorial: Criss cross maxi dress
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can make a criss cross maxi dress like this one. The long, loose dress is perfect for everyday when you want to look nice but don’t want to give up comfort. To … Read More...
Tutorial: Giant ric rac skirt
Have you seen that giant – like, really giant – ric rac and thought it was so cute but wondered what you can make with it? Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can use that … Read More...
Tutorial: Pot holder from a fat quarter
Kate Colleran, author of Smash Your Precut Stash! shares a tutorial at the C & T Publishing blog showing how you can make a pot holder from a fat quarter. You can actually get 2 pot holders from 1 fat … Read More...
Tutorial: 1 hour laptop sleeve
Crystal from Hello Creative Family shows how you can make a simple laptop sleeve in just one hour. The outside is made from a fun cotton print and it’s lined with fleece to help cushion against small bumps. Her instructions … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric pumpkins in three shapes
You’ve got to see how Ananda from A Piece of Rainbow makes these no-sew fabric pumpkins! They’re made from fabric and toilet paper rolls, but she adds another step to achieve a more realistic curved pumpkin shape – and two … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up pencil case
This roll-up case is the perfect place to hold a set of colored pencils. Hancock Fabrics shows how to make one in a tutorial on their blog, The Stitch. It’s trimmed out prettily with ric rac around the edges and … Read More...
Video tutorial: Custom dog leash and matching treat bag
Professor Pincushion shares a video showing how you can make a custom dog leash and a matching treat bag. It’s easy to make and fun to personalize. The treat bag attaches to the leash so it’s easy to carry with … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: No-sew tote bag from a t-shirt
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make a tote bag from a t-shirt, with no sewing required. Just cut and tie, and you’ve got a cute new tote. This could be an awesome activity … Read More...
Tutorial: Chair pockets for a classroom – fast, easy, and cute
Caroline from Sew Can She just became her child’s teacher’s favorite parent. That’s because she sewed a set of 20 seat sacks for the classroom. And they’re all so pretty!! She shares a tutorial showing how she made them. She … Read More...
6 Types of Sewing Pins Every Sewist Should Have
Up until now I thought sewing pins were sewing pins, were sewing pins. Not true. There’s a reason that there are different styles of pins available on the notions wall. Christine Haynes shares a post at the Craftsy blog telling … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a scarf that’s also a shrug
This scarf is also a shrug. Or perhaps it’s the other way around, and this shrug is also a scarf. Either way, it’s pretty smart idea. Betz White shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make one.… Read More...
Tutorial: Repair a stuffed animal with an invisible ladder stitch
Debi from Pieces Squared shares a tutorial at Patchwork Posse showimg show you can repair a stuffed animal when it gets a rip or tear. A ladder stitch will close a hole or reattach a limb invisibly. The stitch is … Read More...
Tutorial: All Season Placemats with a modern leaf design
Anorina from Samelia’s Mum shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her All Seasons Placemats. They have a modern leaf applique that works for any season. The design will look good in any color scheme. Made in rich earth … Read More...
Tutorial: Indestructible, Quick Sew, Drawstring Storage Bins
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make these drawstring storage bins that are oh-so-cute and oh-so-practical. They’re made from Waterproof Oxford, a woven 100% polyester oxford fabric. (She gives a link in her post where you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt monarch butterfly wings costume
Aren’t these butterfly wings gorgeous? They’d make a fabulous Halloween costume – just wear the wings with a black t-shirt and leggings. Chelsey from Buggy and Buddy shows how you can make them in a tutorial on her blog. They’re … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a magic flip wallet
Remember those magic trick wallets from your childhood? The ones made from small squares of wood and ribbon, that would flip flop and move your money magically from one square to the other? Yeah, you can make those. Jill from … Read More...