Kirstin from Kojo Designs shows how she made this fashionable diaper bag for her sister. The design was inspired by a striped diaper bag by Kate Spade. There’s nothing that screams “diaper bag”, so you could also just carry it … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized sequin initial keychain, no sewing required
Grace from Stripes and Sequins shows how you can create this sparkly initial keychain. She used glue to attach the sequins so there’s no sewing required. If you wanted to make the sequins more secure, you could certainly use a … Read More...
Tutorial: Keep your corners sharp when turning a seam right side out
Common wisdom is to clip your corners before turning a seam right side out. But Tilly from Tilly and the Buttons shows a different way that will help you achieve a sharper corner. Go to her post to see what … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt with snap on embellishments
Blue Eyed Freckle shows how to make her Indecisive Shirt, named so because you can switch out the embellishments down the front. The secret is snap tape. What a cool idea! Get the tute.
[photo from Blue Eyed Freckle]
Lookie what she made: Fall coat with felt fox coat pockets
The felt fox pockets that Cath Grace put on this coat she made for her daughter are utterly adorable! The coat by itself is gorgeous, but add those fox pockets and I’m in a swoon. If you’re wondering how she … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt pouch Advent calendar
Kim from Everything Etsy guest blogs in the Holiday Bake, Craft, and Sew Along at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a felt Advent calendar. It’s made up of 25 felt pouches that are easily … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered yarn sack
Kathy from Just Crafty Enough likes to take her knitting with her when she travels. The only problem is that the yarn tends to get tangled up in her computer bag. Her solution is a zippered yarn sack. It willl … Read More...
Tutorial: Foldover doily clutch with a zipper
Kristin from Skirt As Top shows how to make a foldover clutch embellished with a doily. The gray felt and white doily remind me of a snowy, overcast day. Perfect for winter!! The foldover top has a zipper so don’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod Podge nesting doll Christmas ornament
Jenni from The Vintage Umbrella created some absolutely adorable nesting doll Christmas ornaments using fabric and Mod Podge
. She shares a tutorial showing how. If you can’t get your hands on the cute nesting doll fabric, or if you’ve … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a baby girl’s striped skirt from upcycled tees
Cherie from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she upcycled a handful of brightly patterned t-shirts to make a cute striped skirt for a baby girl. The tutorial is part of her Refashionista series. Get the tute.… Read More...
Free pattern: Felt pickle ornament
Does your Christmas tree have a pickle ornament? If not, it might need one. And Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
, shows how to make one out of felt. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing bra cups into a garment lining
When you’re making a plunge back or strapless dress (or other garment that doesn’t allow for a bra), a sew in bra is the way to go. Ching from Ching Makes Things! shares her method for sewing bra cups into … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up portable first-aid kit
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial for making a portable first-aid kit. It’s a fabric roll with pockets to hold ointments, bandages, and other first aid items. Look closely in her example and you’ll see that she also includes … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece mittens with vinyl grips
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to make a pair of fleece mittens with vinyl grippy pads on the palms. They’ve got long cuffs to keep the cold and the snow out. Get the how-to.
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Review: Bernina 780 with embroidery module, part 3
I’ve already written in previous posts (here and here) about my general impressions of the Bernina 780
, as well as the low-down on two stand-out features: the Dual Feed and Bernina Stitch Regulator. Now I’m going to … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler’s double-breasted jacket
Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making a toddler’s double-breasted jacket. It’s fully lined, with simple bias binding to finish off the edges. I’m loving the quilted yellow fabric she used in the one she made! The pattern is … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather pocket cardigan
I Love Do It Yourself gave a plain cardigan a modern elegance by replacing the plain pockets with ones made of leather. She used fabric glue to attach the new pockets, but you could also stitch it down if you … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched feather placecards
Caroline from Salsa Pie shares a tutorial over at TerraSavvy showing how to stitch a feather placecard out of paper and felt. They’re pretty as placecards, but you could also use them to make a nice gratitude banner. (Just write … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered lace cuffs
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how you can make a pair of gathered lace cuffs. They’d be a fancy accent for a dressy dress, but I bet the tween set would love to wear them casual with a long-sleeved … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered tulle mini Christmas tree
Bridget from Wag Doll shows how to make a gathered tulle mini Christmas tree. The fluffy, sparkly tree would be gorgeous on a mantel or as part of a holiday tablescape. It’s cleverly built around a paper towel holder. Get … Read More...