Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a tutorial for making her Winter Rose Dress. She made it as a special Christmas dress for her little girl. Isn’t it gorgeous? The contrast edging shows off the pretty lines of the dress, and … Read More...
Giveaway: 13 fat quarters from Impressions 2 by Ty Pennington
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway for one of their sponsors, The Intrepid Thread. The prize is a 13 fat quarter stack from the Impressions 2 Collection by Ty Pennington, in the blue and teal colorways. Deadline is … Read More...
Tutorial: Restyle a plain tee with knotted fringe side seams
Casey from Stellar Mother shows a quick way to restyle a t-shirt by giving it knotted side seams, no sewing required. Not only does this create a pretty fringe, but it also creates a more fitted profile. Get the how-to… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fabric wallet
Brandi from JuBee’s Craft Box created this fabric wallet as a gift for her brother, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Inside the wallet is one large pocket for paper money, and two smaller pockets for … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Woodland fairytale Christmas dress refashion
Lisa from Lil Fish Studios posts on her blog with photos of this absolutely adorable little Christmas dress she made for her daughter. The dress looks like it was lifted straight off the pages of a fairy tale! Would you … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew ribbon wrapped headbands
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make the cute ribbon wrapped headbands, no sewing required. The pretty sequin bows are purchased trim. You could buy some yourself, or you could tie a … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s tropical outfit from a Hawaiian print shirt
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar guest blogs in the 12 Skirts of Christmas series at Sewing In No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to turn a Hawaiian shirt into a cute skirt for a toddler. … Read More...
Free pattern: Angel Christmas ornament
Christmas is nearly here, but there’s still time to make this cute angel ornament. Craft Passion has a pattern and tutorial for making her. She has a sweet painted face and lush faux fur wings. Get the pattern and tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Easter Time Bunny Rag wreath
The how-to for this cute bunny rag wreath is Bustle and Sew contribution to Mencap’s Make With Me project. Mencap is an organization in the UK dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Their Make With Me campaign features craft … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas stocking flatware holders
Yasmin Elizabeth shows how to make a cute accent for your holiday table setting. It’s an itty bitty Christmas stocking to hold your cutlery. It’s a quick and easy project, so you can make one to place at each plate … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Blanket car seat cover for dogs
Katpolkadot from Exscapes shows how to make a blanket to protect your car seats when your dog takes a ride in your car. The large blanket fits over the entire back seat, with buckled straps to keep it in place. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a child’s pullover sweater, traced from a long-sleeved tee
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a pullover sweater for a small child using a t-shirt as a guide. If you can find any good sweater knit yardage at the fabric store, how about using a thrifted … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage photo throw pillow
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make this lovely vintage photo throw pillow. The photo is printed on to inkjet printable fabric and “framed” with a stenciled design. This would be such a neat way to display an old … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Peasy Fleece Blanket with monogram and fringe
Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and The Polka Dot Chair shows how to make her Easy Peasy Fleece Blanket. It’s made from two layers of colorful fleece. The edges are cut into a pretty fringe, and an oversized monogram makes … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-tone fabric gift sacks with sturdy sides
Sew4Home shows how to make their Two-Tone Gift Bags in two sizes. The sides of the bag are heavily interfaced so they have the regular stand-up shape of a paper gift sack, but out of a pretty fabric that will … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted 3-D Christmas tree
Alba from Festotu shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a quilted 3-D Christmas tree decoration. It’s actually made from two flat pieces that fit together to create a tree that stands up on its own. Not … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple reversible tote bag
Flora from Frills and Flares shows how to make a simple reversible tote bag. The reversible bag has two looks in one. When your mood changes, just turn it inside out for an entirely new look for your bag. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Homemade Hand Warmers
Vanessa from V and Co. shows how to make her Homemade Hand Warmers. Just zap the small rice bags in the microwave for 15 seconds, and they’re ready to warm your hands. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Oh, Christmas Tree felt ornament
Lark Crafts shares a free project for making their Oh, Christmas Tree ornament. The project is an excerprt from the book Fa La La La Felt
. The felt Christmas tree would be pretty hanging on your own tree, … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Embellished tee with pleated bib and buttons
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to make her Pleated Pretty Shirt. This top is gorgeous!! She starts with a plain tee, and then adds a pleated bib trimmed with lace and buttons. Get the … Read More...