This week’s fabric giveaway atMaureen Cracknell Handmade is sponsored by Southern Fabric, who will give away a layer cake of 16 10″ precut fabric squares in the Aviary 2 line (Vintage Yellow palette) by Joel Dewberry. There are … Read More...
Tutorial: Four DIY methods for making custom labels
Printable fabric or iron on transfers are two easy ways to make your own labels. But if you want to try something a little different, Ching from L.A.R.K. and Ching Makes Things shows four other methods for making your own … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork summer sundress for toddler girls
Dawn from Designed By Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Patchwork Dress for toddler girls. She pieced together 10″ squares from a layer cake of precut fabrics to make the summer sundress, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a ruffle to extend the length of an outgrown tee
Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on their blog showing how you can lengthen an outgrown t-shirt by adding a ruffle to the bottom hem. With this quick addition, you can probably squeeze another season out of a child’s favorite tee. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy sundress and shawl for an 18″ doll
Donna from A Doll For All Seasons shows how she created this cute summer outfit for an 18″ doll. If you think she spent time crocheting that shawl or shirring and hemming the little sundress, you’re wrong. The dress is … Read More...
Tutorial: Add ruching to a sewing project
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how easy it is to add ruching to a sewing project. Elastic sewn on to the back gathers the fabric in for you. She shows it on a maxi skirt, but it’s also a … Read More...
Tutorial: A-line pintuck Secretary Skirt
Jessica from Running With Scissors guest blogs in the Skirt Week series at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make her Secretary Skirt. The mid-length A-line skirt is made from a summer weight suiting. The pintucks add interest while … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a headband from crochet trim
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how she made her favorite headband out of crochet trim she picked up at the craft store. The idea is super simple – a length of crochet trim stitched together to make a circle. … Read More...
Tutorial: Trace a basic blouse to create a sewing pattern
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she traces around an existing blouse to make a basic blouse pattern. You’ll need to find a blouse that fits the way you like and that also has simple lines. Once you have … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt donut softie or pincushion
Did you know that today is National Donut Day? I never knew such a holiday existed! But Katie from Punk Projects is in the know, and she celebrates National Donut Day with a tutorial showing how to make a softie … Read More...
Tutorial: British Invasion tee for little boys
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her British Invasion tee for little boys. She appliques a large Union Jack on to a store bought tee. The frayed edges are all boy! … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pouch wallet
Victoria from Sew Knit Me shares a tutorial showing how to make a wallet made into a zippered pouch. Or maybe a better way of describing it is a zippered pouch with wallet pockets sewn to the inside. The inside … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy zippered travel pouch
Ashley from Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night shows how she made a boxy zippered pouch to carry her toiletries. She made hers from a laminated cotton. The boxy shape looks like it might be complicated to make, but it … Read More...
Tutorial: Hemming around a tight curve
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how she puts a hem around a tight curve. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from The Crafty Cupboard]
It’s PursePalooza!
It’s June, and that means it’s Purse Palooza over at Sew Sweetness! Sara has organized a month of posts on her blog all about making purses. Every weekday will bring 2 guest bloggers with purse sewing pattern reviews. She’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Arrowhead Skirt for little girls
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Skirt Week series at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make her Arrowhead Skirt. It’s a basic gathered skirt with oversized chevrons stitched down the front. Love! Get the … Read More...
Giveaway: Stash Happy series from Lark Crafts
I just posted a giveaway for a set of three Stash Happy books from Lark Crafts. Go to my giveaway post to get yourself entered! (Giveaway ends June 7, 2012.)
And if you haven’t read it already, check out my … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece PJs and sleeping bag for a stuffed animal
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a pair of tutorials showing how to make a set of fleece PJs and a fleece sleeping bag for a stuffed animal. She’s also got free patterns for each project. The fleece PJ tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Lightweight jersey knit cardigan for summertime
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a lightweight jersey knit cardigan for summertime. She originally made it for herself, but when it turned out smaller than she expected she realized that it was perfect for her tween-age daughter. … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s jumper dress
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to sew a little girl’s jumper dress. She can wear the sleeveless dress all summer long. When the weather turns cold, layer it over a long-sleeved tee … Read More...