Jeanine from Knots in Thread shares a tip for keeping your lining and your outer fabric nice and even when they’re cut on the bias. After all, you don’t want to invest the time in making a beautiful skirt or … Read More...
Stitched online sewing, quilting, and surface design workshops
Alma Stoller announces her Stitched online workshop series. The Stitched series includes workshops on a variety of quilting, sewing, and surface design projects. Check out the line-up – you’re sure to see some faces you know, as well as some … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY waterproof shower cap
Trish from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a waterproof shower cap. Sure, you could buy one, but it wouldn’t be NEAR as cute as one you can make yourself! For proof, … Read More...
Tutorial: Honeycomb fabric ornament
Vanessa from V & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pretty honeycomb ornament out of fabric. Make one for your own tree, or to give as a gift. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Tiny little mittens to embellish a wrapped gift
Bev from Flamingo Toes guest blogs in the Crafty Creative Christmas series at Me Making Do with a tutorial showing how to sew up tiny little mittens to use as decorations at the end of giftwrapping ribbon. Cute!! They’re inspired … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: “Love Where You Live” Christmas Ornament
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her “Love Where You Live” Christmas ornment. I love this idea!!! The colorful state silhouette and handstitched outline are so cute!! You could make one … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn scrap fabric into colorful flowers
Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows how to turn your scrap fabric into colorful flowers. She shows them made into hair accessories, but they’d also make fun brooches. Get the tutorial.
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Read all about it: Choosing the right serger stitch for your project
Head over to CraftStylish to read all about choosing the right serger stitch for your project. Go to the article.
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Tutorial: Reversible reusable fabric gift sack
Rather than wrapping a gift in paper that will get torn up and thrown away, a fabric gift sack can be used and reused year after year. Stephanie from Sewing Steph shows how to make a reversible reusable fabric gift … Read More...
Tutorial: Peasant dress for a Cabbage Patch Doll
Cabbage Patch Dolls were all the rage when I was a kid, and they’re still popular today with little girls. It’s hard to find clothes for them, though. Alida from GiggleBug Designs and I Make Stuff gives the cutting dimensions … Read More...
Free pattern: Pull-through toddler scarf with fleece lining
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for a toddler scarf. It’s made with a fleece lining, and a buttonhole at the bottom creates a pull-through closure. Get the pattern and tutorial.
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Tutorial: Pieced candy cane bunting
Maggie fromSmashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fun candy cane bunting. The candy canes are pieced from red and white cotton prints, and hang from a length of jumbo ric … Read More...
Tutorial: Dolly Diaper Bag
Ashley from Mommy by Day, Crafter by Night shows how to make her Dolly Diaper Bag. The Minkee-lined diaper bag is sized just right for a little girl to carry. What little mother wouldn’t love this? It’s inspired by the … Read More...
Tutorial: Gingerbread Men Embroidered Apron
Lark Crafts shares a free tutorial for making the Gingerbread Men Embroidered Apron. This project is an excerpt from the eBook Pretty In Patchwork: Holidays. Get the tutorial.
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Solids-Only Tote Challenge now open for voting
The voting phase has begun in the Solids-Only Tote Challenge. Go to Sew La Vie to check out all of the entries (and perhaps get inspired to make a tote of your own) and vote for your favorite tote!
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Tutorial: Twinkle Toes! sequined Christmas stocking
Bridgit from Wag Doll shares a tutorial for making her Twinkle Toes! Christmas stocking that’s all sparkle and fabulousness. The stocking is made from sequined fabric, with a shiny satin lining. Love! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Matryoshka ornament and key cover
Tanya from Craft Couture by T.C. shows how to make a matryoshka ornament and key cover. This is so cute!! It looks like a simple fabric ornament, but holes at the top and bottom allow it to slip over a … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft fabric baby shoe with ruffles
Fleeting Thing shares a free pattern on their blog for making a pair of soft fabric shoes for a baby. The ruffles around the front are such a pretty detail! The pattern is for a size 3 months – perfect … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt mistletoe hair clip
Narelle from Cook Clean Craft shows how to make a mistletoe hair clip. Cute, cute, cute!!! She preivously shared this tutorial in the Crafty Creative Christmas series at Me Making Do. Get the tute at Cook Clean Craft or Me … Read More...
Free pattern: Boy’s Best Vest
Dana from A Place in the Cloud shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Boy’s Best Vest. The toddler-sized vest would be so cute for church or Christmas dressy! The pattern is in size 18month, but you could … Read More...