Spoonflower team members Abbey and Sharon share a cool idea on the Spoonflower blog for using custom printed fabric for a wedding. Specifically, they show how to make custom pocket squares for the groom and groomsmen. They show the project … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Cuffs for shorts or pants
Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial over at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how to modify a pants or shorts pattern to add cuffs to the hem. Go to her tutorial.
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Sewing Tutorial: Upcycle old t-shirts into fabric trays
Jenelle from TrashN2Tees shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects showing how you can turn your old t-shirts (and other garments) into fabric trays. Fusible fleece between the layers gives it body. Get the tute.
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Idea file: Vinyl scraps turned into lacing cards
Delia from Delia Creates made lacing cards for her kiddoes out of scraps of vinyl. They can be laced again and again and again. And when they get dirty, they wipe clean. Brilliant! And for her oldest child, she cut … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fancy coat hanger with a fabric cover
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar turned a humble coat hanger into something that looks pretty hanging in your closet. She created a simple fabric cover for it, and she shares a tutorial showing how. You can make one out … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Cabana Shorts for girls
Susan from Living With Punks shares a free pattern for making girl’s cabana shorts. They come to the knees and fit loose through the legs. A ruffle around the bottom is a cute detail. The pattern is for a size … Read More...
Tutorial: Corner tab zippered pouch
Meream from Bored & Crafty shares a tutorial for making a zippered pouch with contrast tabs in the corners. Go to her tute.
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Free pattern: Little kid superhero cape
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a free pattern for making a little kid superhero dress-up cape. Think of all the amazing feats little ones can accomplish in their play capes! The pattern comes in two sizes: 18 months – … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap ribbon Christmas gift card holders
Heather from The Sewing Loftshows what you can do with all your left over bits of ribbon. Use a reverse applique technique to create these cute gift card holders! Go to her blog for the tute.
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Tutorial: Child’s bathrobe
Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do shows how to make a child’s bathrobe. On the outside, it’s a fun flannel print. On the inside, it’s lined with an absorbant terry cloth. Rather than using a purchased bathrobe pattern, she traced … Read More...
Tutorial: Spring dress with high-low hem
Merrick from Merricks Art shows how she made a new spring dress for herself out of a floral silk. It’s a simple loose fitting dress with a high-low hem. The lightweight silk drapes and blouses beautifully when belted. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Suede bookcovers and handmade journals
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make these cool suede bookcovers. She also shows how to make the journals that fit inside. Go to her blog for the DIY.
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Free Sewing pattern: Baby girl shirred sundress and bloomers
Stephanie from The TipToe Fairy shares a free pattern for making a shirred sundress and bloomers set for baby girls. The pattern comes in sizes 0-3 months through 2T. Go to her blog for the pattern and how-to.
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Tutorial: Fabric loop and button closure
La-Neka, intern at Two Peas in a Pod, shares a tutorial showing how to make a button and fabric loop closure. She shows it as a pretty closure for a fabric pouch (and includes a step-by-step for making the pouch), … Read More...
Free pattern: Knot front Dolman top for girls
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making a knot front Dolman top. It’s a loose fitting top that ties in a knot at the waist. The free pattern comes in sizes 4/5 and … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible ottoman slipcover
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how she made a slipcover for a worn out ottoman. It’s a simple cover that fits over the ottoman, easily removed for washing or to flip it the other way. ‘Cause it’s reversible, too! … Read More...
Video tutorial: Geometric cut out dress back
Sylvia at Dare to DIY shares a video tutorial showing how she created a geometric cut out back on a dress she bought. If you want to do this, you’ll need a dress that doesn’t have a zipper down the … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s knot dress
Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s knot dress. The pattern is the same one as her Summer Picnic Dress, though adapted to give it adjustable knotted straps. Her free pattern comes … Read More...
Tutorial: Ombre alphabet tote bag
Guess what Jennifer Perkins used to create this alphabet ombre design on a tote bag? Spray fabric paints and foam alphabet stickers! Yes!! How cute would this be on a pair of kid’s skinnies! Go to the I Love To … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded paper boat vinyl clutch purse
Aimee from Clones n Clowns shows how to make a vinyl purse that looks like the paper boats you used to fold as a child. I love this!!! The design was inspired by a Moschino bag she spied on a … Read More...