Michelle from Tutus & Glue Dots shares a tutorial showing how to sew up a quick and easy Advent calendar. A large felt pocket holds a special treat or thought for each day of Advent. Each pocket is embellished with … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow for the social media junkie
Do you know someone who loves their social media? Their Facebook and their Twitter feed? Marla from Marla, Plain & Small shows how to make fun throw pillows for the social media junkie. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: iPhone fabric Christmas ornament
PharMa shows how to use printable fabric to create a fun Christmas ornament that will appeal to the gadget geek. It’s a soft fabric iPhone ornament! You could also do this for an iPod or mp3 player, handheld game systems, … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy knotted fleece boa
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how to make a knotted fleece fluffy boa. It’s a no-sew, super-easy project. If you can cut a straight line and tie a knot, you can make this cute scarf. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Soft fabric Christmas trees
Virginia from Gingercakeguest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make her Trimmed Trees. They’re soft fabric Christmas trees decorated with covered in ribbon, ric rac, and other pretty trims. You can get the fabric you … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty pincushion with piped edges and button center
Melissa from 100 Billion Stars shares a downloadable tutorial on the Free Spirit Fabrics blog for making this pretty pincushion. The edges are piped, and the top is gathered and embellished with a button center. I’m loving it out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s fleece ear warmers and mitten set
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shopand Naptime Crafters shows how to make a fleece ear warmer and mitten set for a child. This would make a nice stocking stuffer gift! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Crafter’s or sewer’s apron
Sew4Home finishes up t their Sewing Room Series with a tutorial showing how to make a sewing or crafting apron. Two rows of pockets across the front hold the tools you reach for most often. In addition to the pockets, … Read More...
Get it now: Free patterns for cuddly dog and stegosaurus softies
For a limited time (this week only!), Laura from Wilsons is giving away two of her newest patterns. The first is a cuddly spotted dog softie. The second is a cute stegosaurus with colorful spikes down his bag. They’re free … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater hat with bill
Jenny from By JG and I Heart Jenny’s Art shows how she made a cool new hat out of an old sweater. It’s part of a series showing three projects made out of one sweater. (Part 1 shows how … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler’s long-sleeved t-shirt
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on their blog for making a toddler’s long-sleeved t-shirt. Made from stretch knit, a basic long-sleeved tee is easy to sew and very versatile for a young child’s wardrobe. The pattern is sized … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: A Very Fluffy Porcupine Plushy
Kirstin from KojoDesigns shows how to make a cute porcupine softie. Don’t worry – he’s not prickly at all. In fact, his quills are all made of a soft yarn. He’s a porcupine you’ll love to hug! Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric and burlap photo ornaments
Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl guest blogs in the 12 Days of Handmade Ornaments series at Sew Woodsy with a tutorial showing how to make a stitched photo ornament. A printed photo is stitched on to colorful fabric and burlap … Read More...
Tutorial: Mrs. Claus Christmas apron
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs over at Sumo’s Sweet Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make a Mrs. Claus apron. She uses the free Saily Away pattern from No Big Dill but shows how to adapt it … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s ombre ruffled t-shirt skirt and matching embellished tee
Jessica from A Couple of Craft Addicts created this awesome outfit for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial telling how she did it. Her tutorial includes the scoop on how she made the lovely ombre ruffle skirt and the … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler girl’s skirt with box pleat
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little skirt for a toddler girl. A box pleat at the center front adds a nice detail, and also the fullness that little legs … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Christmas tree
Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how to create a Christmas tree wrapped in ruffled fabric. This would look so pretty decorating your mantel or on a side table! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Large rice-filled heating pad
Shari from Faith Filled Food for Moms and Grandmothers shows how to make a large rice-filled heating pad that you can place at the end of your bed to warm your toes. You can make one out of two rectangles … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s felt crown
Gina from Se La Cava shows how to make a child’s felt crown that they can wear on their birthday, or year-round for dress-up fun. On oversized monogram on the front makes it extra special. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Shirred leg warmers with pretty bows
Amanda from Simply Homemade shows how to make pair of cute shirred leg warmers topped with pretty bows. The shirring creates an adjustable fit, and also a ruffled cuf effect at the hem. Love!!! Get the tutorial.
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