Staci from Crafty Staci shows how to make a tote bag with ruffled trim around the top. It has boxed corners and is fully reversible. Regardless of which way you have it turned, you’ve got a pocket on the outside … Read More...
Giving you a sneakie peekie of my project this week
I’ve got a craft & sewing project underway this week, and I’m giving you a sneakie peekie. This is what I’m starting with:
I’ve got t-shirts, fancy yarns, pretty ribbons, bells, feathers, pom poms, dowels, cellophane, Velcro, jump rings, and … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Mod black & white t-shirt
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how she made her mod black & white t-shirt. The design was inspired by the Chanel Couture Spring 2013 runway. Her DIY combines two t-shirts to get the color blocked plunging vee neck. Love … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart pocket boyfriend cardi
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make her boyfriend cardi with a Valentine’s flair. She gives it big heart pockets out of contrasting fabric. Her post has the how-to for making the heart pockets, as well as a link … Read More...
Tutorial: Trompe l’oeil necklace and pocket tee
Stephanie from Henry Happened created a trompe l’oeil effect on a plain tee, with painted images of a necklace and pockets. She got the idea from a J. Crew kid’s shirt, but you can see that it’s also a fun … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple leather card wallet
Here’s a quick sewing project, courtesy of Caila from Caila Made. She shows how to make these simple leather wallets to hold credit cards or business cards. She uses leather (or faux leather), but you could also use a … Read More...
Tutorial: Cascading Ruffles Peasant Dress
How awesome is this dress that Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom made for her daughter!! She calls it the Cascading Ruffles Peasant Dress, and she shares a tutorial showing how to make it. Go to her tutorial… Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Little girl ruffle leg shorts
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection shares a free pattern for making a pair of little girl’s ruffle leg shorts. The design is inspired by a pair of little girl shorts from GAP. They’re a pair of basic pull-on knit … Read More...
Tutorial: Sparkly sequin clutch, no sewing required
Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how you can make a sparkly sequin clutch, no sewing required. That’s because she starts with a purchased zippered pouch and then glues the sequin fabric to it. And because the sequin fabric she used … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: : Box pleat bubble shorts for baby
Did you see the little plaid shorts in this week’s Project Run and Play. Suzanne from Winter Wanderings Wonderings & Whatnots made them as part of her entry into this week’s challenge. She made them using a tutorial by Angela … Read More...
Tutorial: Designer-inspired sweatshirt refashion
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how made this designer sweatshirt DIY. The textured plaid design was inspired by a shirt by Phillip Lim. Her DIY version is made from a boxy sweatshirt that she cut and stitched back together … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pillow covers
A new pillow cover is a quick and inexpensive way to spice up your decor. Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make one with a zipper closure so it’s easy to remove for washing or for … Read More...
Tutorial: Salon cape for an 18″ doll
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial for making a salon cape in an 18′ doll size. It’s a quick and easy project to make, and it turns the simple act of brushing the doll’s hair into a girly … Read More...
Tutorial: Greek Goddess T-shirt Dress
Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how she made her Greek Goddess T-Shirt Dress out of a t-shirt and some knit yardage. The loose fit of the top and the bloused waist give it an easy going look (and comfortable fit) … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY long fingerless gloves
Check out these long gloves that Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom made! They are so gorgeous with the pearl buttons at the side and the over-the-elbow length. But they’re made without fingers so you can grip a doorknob or send … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s gathered neck dress
Amber from Very Homemeade shows how to make a little girl’s dress gathered neck dress. The style works equally well as a dressy dress or a playdress. She made this one as a Valentine’s Day dress for her daughter, but … Read More...
Free pattern: Teddy bear baby hat with ear flaps
Joy from How Joyfulshares a free pattern and tutorial for making a baby hat with teddy bear ears. It’s made from a snuggly soft (and warm) fleece, with flaps that cover baby’s ears. And oh, how cute are those … Read More...
Giveaway: Half-yard bundle from Global Bazaar fabric collection
Maureen Cracknell Handmadeis hosting a giveaway for The Intrepid Thread this weekend. They’ll give a bundle of half-yard cuts from Josephine Kimberling’s gorgeous Global Bazaar collection to one of her readers. Giveaway details and entry are at her blog… Read More...
Tutorial: DIY cardboard bias tape maker
Sure, you can buy packaged bias tape at the fabric store. Or, you can make your own using a handy bias tape maker (check the notions wall). Melissa from Melly Sews blogs at Keeping It Simple with another option – … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY studded vinyl elbow patches
Trang from Behind the Seams shows how to add studded vinyl elbow patches to a plain sweater. Get the tute.
[photo from Behin the Seams]