Geneva from A Pair and a Spare, and author of DIY Refashionista, shows runway-inspired skirt refashion. She takes a long straight skirt and cuts it short, adding an asymmetrical ruffle to the hem. Because the waistband and closure … Read More...
Idea file: Custom fabric inspired by a vintage quilt
Danielle from My Sparkle made this art deco-inspired dress for her little girl. The black and white print in the skirt is actually a reproduction of her favorite prints in a much-loved vintage quilt. She recreated the design on her … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart pot holder
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar has a free pattern for a heart-shaped pot holder you’re sure to love. It has a slit in the middle so your hand can slide inside. Go to her blog for the pattern and … Read More...
Free pattern: Fairy Tale dress for dolly
Jessica from Chickadee Jess guest blogs in the Dressing Up Dolly series at Nap Time Crafters with a pattern for making a doll-sized version of the Fairy Tale Dress (pattern by Oliver + S) she made for her daughter. The … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make your own t-shirt
The February project at The Sewing Loft will be making t-shirts, with a series of how-to posts from Melly of Melly Sews. The wardrobe staple is actually fairly easy to sew, and easy to alter or embellish to make the … Read More...
Idea file: A partitioned lunch box becomes a sewing kit
This is a sandwich box, right? Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how she used the partitioned lunch box as a sewing kit. The compartments can hold threads, needles, and small notions. The top, where a sandwich would go, can … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine bookmarks that kids can sew
Nicole from Improv Diary, and c0-author of Improv Sewing, shows how to make a Valentine’s bookmark that kids can sew. The stitching all just for decoration so there’s no wrong way. And they’re quick to make, so they … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt piggy bank
Check out this piggy bank that Onel from Onelmon made! It’s an actual functioning piggy bank stitched from felt. She made it to celebrate Chinese New Year. A length of PVC pipe on his insides gives him his round piggy … Read More...
Tutorial: Big bow and sash for little girl dresses
Is there anything girlier than a sash tied into a big bow at the back of a dress? Or how about a wide sash tied into a bow at the neck of a pillowcase dress? Destri from The Mother Huddle… Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur Alpaca bag
I am absolutely swooning over this little alpaca bag that Eri from Llevo el invierno made for her girl. Except I don’t know that I could give it to my daughter. I might have to keep it for myself. If … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur slip-through scarf
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest guest blogs in the Winter Whites series at Kojo Designs with a tutorial showing how to make a faux fur slip-through scarf. The faux fur is sooo pretty! And warm, too! It’s hard to see because … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric box-basket
Sew4Home shows how you can make a fabric box-basket. It’s a practial and pretty storage solution that can work in any room of your house. Their tutorial includes instructions for making a patchwork version and a solid version. Go to … Read More...
Winners of Crafty Girls Talk
Last week I had two copies of Crafty Girls Talk
by Jennifer Forest to give away to Craft Gossip readers – one in printed format and one in a Kindle format. (Check out my review of the book here.)
Crafty … Read More...
Tutorial: Cover your moccasins with fabric
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to cover the tops of a pair of moccasins with a piece of fabric. Her DIY adds a pop of color and pattern to the suede shoes. And because it’s handstitched down, you … Read More...
Tutorial: Dress your 18″ doll for Valentine’s day
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your little ones? Look no further! Veronica from SewVery has created a special tutorial for Nap Time Crafters that shows you how to make a beautiful … Read More...
Tutorial: Monster tote bag from an old cushion cover
Cintia from My Poppet turned an unwanted cushion cover into a crazy cute monster tote. And it’s the perfect size for carrying books! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go to My Poppet for the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Double-layer chiffon halter blouse
Deby from So Sew Easy shows how to make a double-layer chiffon halter blouse. The construction is similar to a girl’s pillowcase dress, but the style is all grown up. Go to her blog for the how-to.
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Tutorial: Valentines XOXO pillows
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs over at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to make a set of Valentine’s pillows in X’s and O’s. Go to her tutorial.
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Tutorial: Heart-shaped lapel
Did you see that cool heart-shaped lapel on Maria from La Inglesita‘s entry into last week’s Project Run and Play? She won the challenge, so now she’s sharing a tutorial showing how she made it. Yay!! Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Draft a pattern for a clutch frame
Clutch frame purses are sooo cute! They’re small and they’re snappy. But with a wide variety of sizes and shapes of frames available, there’s no one-size-fits-all pattern for making the bag. Caila from Caila Made shows how to draft your … Read More...