Have you drooled over photos of beautiful vintage or vintage-inspired dresses with the beautifully shaped circle skirt? There’s a good chance that there’s horsehair braid sewn into the hem to give it that shape. Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Twist bandeau bikini top
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how to make a twist bandeau bikini top. Believe it or not, it’s actually an easy sewing project using just straight seams. Tamara says that 1 meter of spandex swim suit fabric is enough to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fitted crib sheet
Not able to find modern and gender neutral crib bedding at major retailers, Kristen from Big Box Detox made her own. With the wide selection of prints and colors available in quilting cotton yardage, she was able to find exactly … Read More...
Tutorial: Wash & Wear lingerie travel organizer
This Wash & Wear Travel Pouch will help you separate dirty lingerie items from ones that are still clean. Art Gallery Fabrics shares a tutorial showing how to make it. It’s divided into two zippered pockets (zippers down each side … Read More...
Tutorial: Wash & Wear lingerie travel organizer
This Wash & Wear Travel Pouch will help you separate dirty lingerie items from ones that are still clean. Art Gallery Fabrics shares a tutorial showing how to make it. It’s divided into two zippered pockets (zippers down each side … Read More...
Free pattern: Faux fur bunny face vest
How cute is this faux fur bunny vest that Eri from Llevo el invierno made for her daughter! It’s a plain faux fur vest on the front, and but on the back it’s a big bunny face. With bunny ears, … Read More...
Tutorial: Glove Monster softies
Craftaholics Anonymous shows a fun project you can make out of orphan gloves. You can turn them into Glove Monster softies!! It’s a great project to do with your kids. You can do sewing part (or your child can if … Read More...
Tutorial: Cowl Tunic variation of a Simple Blouse Pattern
Jessica from Running With Scissors shares another variation of her Simple Blouse pattern. In this tutorial, she shows how to turn it into a cowl tunic. She lengthens the original pattern and adds a hem band. She also shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern art brushstroke hot pads
Mandy from Fabric Paper Glue shares a tutorial over at Oh So Beautiful Paper for making these modern art brushstroke hot pads. You can make the brushstroke designs with a wide dry brush and paint. You can use any color(s) … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace and Leather Clutch
Veronica from SewVery shows how you can make her Lace and Leather Clutch. She made the body of the zippered clutch from a suiting, with leather corner accents and a vintage lace strap across the front. Her tutorial is her … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap football coasters
I am not much of a sports fan, but I keep hearing that there’s this thing called the Superbowl, and that it’s happening sometime soon? If you’re having a watch party, how about making up a set of cute burlap … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled denim wine tote
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugarmade this recycled denim wine tote to bring a bottle of wine with her on a picnic to celebrate Australia Day. The denim comes from a pair of jeans, the bottom of a jeans leg … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffles and Lace Skirt for little girls
Michelle from Handmade Martini shares a tutorial for making her Ruffles and Lace Skirt for little girls. The little girl’s skirt is covered in rows of ruffled fabric and dyed eyelet lace. Her tutorial is part of the Snowflakes and … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew faux fur shoe or boot cuffs
Aimee from Clones N Clowns shows how you can make these faux fur shoe cuffs, with no sewing required. They attach to the shoe with shoe clips so you can add or remove them to suit your outfit. She shows … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy Valentine neck tie tee
Amy from Nap Time Crafters shows how you can make this cute neck tie tee for a little boy. Add a heart and it’s good for Valentine’s day. Leave off the heart, and it’s good for every day. She shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Box pleat window valance
Kim from Exquisitely Unremarkable shows how to make a box pleat window valance. She includes a rod pocket for mounting (instead of stapling it to a board) so it’ll be easy to change out later should you decide to redecorate. … Read More...
Tutoria: DIY counter height cutting table for less than $75
Diana Rambles shows how she made this counter height cutting table for less than $75. The base of the table is made from bookcases, which create the correct height for the cutting table and also provide storage. And as a … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Girl’s dress apron
Heidi from Elegance & Elephants made this apron dress for her Roots sewing series, in which guest bloggers will celebrate their heritage through sewing for children. The dress she made for her daughter combines her own Slavic and Caribbean … Read More...
Free pattern: Lip balm key ring case
This lip balm key ring case caught my eye this morning, as I’m waking up (yet again) to dry cracked lips from this cold winter air. The small fabric pouch hooks to your key ring and has a pocket just … Read More...
Tutorial: Repurposed t-shirt bag
Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial at Momtastic showing how you can repurpose an old t-shirt into a bag. The one she made is will be an overnight bag for her daughter. It’s super fast and super easy, … Read More...