Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make her Diaper and Wipe Carrier. Made from bright, fun prints, the lined fabric pouch holds a pack of wipes and a couple of diapers. She sized it to hold a pack … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s Hooded Bath Towel
Kathy from Just Crafty Enough shows how to make a hooded bath towel. Kids loooove these!! They can wrap up warm and snuggly as they dry off from a bath. They’re easily made out of a bath towel and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Car organizer that leaves leg room for older children
Jilll from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an organizer to hold all the items that seem to collect in the back of your car. It’s shorter than many hanging organizers … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidery-To-Go Bag with dividers to keep your thread neat
Sara from Sew Sweetness shows how to make her Embroidery-To-Go Bag, a handy zippered bag that holds your embroidery thread and small hoops so they’re ready to grab up and go. An adorable embroidered label on the front (designed by … Read More...
Tutorial: Stripe Play pieced maxi skirt
Jamie Christina from Pretty Ditty has fun with some striped fabric in a pieced maxi skirt. The changing directions of the stripes adds a neat design element. She shares a quick tutorial telling how she did it, including a diagram … Read More...
Tutorial: Applique a textured bow on to a plain blouse
Kristina J. shows how she added a textured bow embellishment to a plain blouse. The blouse was pretty enough as it was, but the appliqued bow makes it fabulous. Textured trim makes this a quick project. Go to her tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Litte girl’s scallop hem skirt
Nisabell from Nisabell Necessary created this pretty scalloped hem skirt for her little girl. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s cute out of a bright happy print (shown here) but also sweet out of a traditional … Read More...
Review: Singer 160 Limited Edition sewing machine
Note: Although Singer sent me a free Singer 160 Limited Edition so I could write this review, opinions in this review are 100% mine. Singer did not request a good review in return for the machine.
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Tutorial: Sleeping bag and pillow for a doll
Jen Goode from 100 Directions shows how you can make a sleeping bag and matching pillow for a doll. Get the tute.
[photo from 100 Directions]
Tutorial: DIY bias tape maker from hardware store materials
You can buy handy metal bias tape maker
gadgets at the fabric store. But did you know that you can make your own from a disposable crat knife? You know, the ones with the break-away blades? PC from MeiJo’s Joy… Read More...
Tutorial: Tin Can Carrier
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a tin can carrier for kids to take with them on their outdoor adventures. The hard-sided round pouch gives a place for … Read More...
Tutorial: Designer-inspired silk scarf and denim patchwork shirt
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to make her denim and silk twill pieced shirt, inspired by a similarly styled Dolce & Gabana shirt. Her version is a refashion, combining an old denim shirt and a silk scarf. I’m … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s fringed t-shirt skirt
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how to make a girl’s fringed t-shirt skirt. It’s made from two layers – a fringed layer and a contrasting underskirt. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Simple Simon & Co.]
Tutorial: Ribbon Bugs Softies
Becky from Whosies & Whatnots and Patchwork Posse shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Ribbon Bugs Stuffies. The small little bug softies have loops of ribbon for wings, and knotted ribbon for antennae. You can use the … Read More...
Giveaway: Mother daughter appliqued apron set by Cynthia Shaffer
Lark Crafts is giving away a mother/daughter appliqued apron set made by Cynthia Shaffer, author of Stash Happy: Applique
. The apron set is one of the many applique projects featured in this book. It would make an awesome Mother’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded fabric tissue holder
Alicia from Alicia’s Hiding Place shows how to make a fabric tissue holder to keep in your purse. The size is just right to hold a travel pack of tissues. The top is made from several pieces of folded fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging ditty bag to keep theater costumes and accessories together
Jo from Jo’s Country Junction shows how to make a hanging ditty bag. These hanging organizers are used in theater circles to keep costumes and accessories together. A fabric sleeve slips over a coat hanger, with pockets on one side … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded ribbon satin roses
Aparna from Absolutely Crafts! shows how to make lovely satin ribbon roses. The technique is one that her mother showed her when she was a child, folding satin ribbon in such a way that a gentle tug will pull it … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle hot pad
Kate from See Kate Sew continues her Ruffles 2012 series with a tutorial showing how to make a hot pad with a ruffle peeking out from around the edges. Get the tute.
[photo from See Kate Sew]
Potholders, hot … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s pieced chevron bodice or top
Heather from Sew Easy Being Green shows how she created a chevron bodice for a little girl’s dress. She starts with a striped fabric and then cuts and pieces it to form a “v” design. She shows it as a … Read More...