Rachel from Maybe Matilda shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a wonderfully textured throw pillow covered in felt circle petals. You could cut all of the circles by hand like she did, but if you have … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered hoodie to buttoned jacket
Havalah from Sisters Sisters shows how she refashioned a zip up hoodie into a buttoned sweatshirt jacket. The jacket is just as soft and warm as the hoodie, but has a cooler vibe. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Boy’s Christmas tee with embroidered patch and layered sleeves
Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a boy’s Christmas shirt with faux layered sleeves. I love this design – it’s Christmas-y while still being all boy! A stenciled patch telling … Read More...
Free pattern: Little Red Riding Hood Christmas Ornament
Christy from Sweet Tidings Handmade guest blogs in the Simply Christmas series at Shabby Art Boutique with a free pattern and tutorial for making a cute Little Red Riding Hood Christmas ornament. I’m loving the sweet, retro vibe it gives! … Read More...
Breadwarmer Basket guest post at Me Making Do
I’ve got a tutorial for making a quick, easy Christmas gift to share with you today, but you won’t find it here on Craft Gossip. You’ll have to mosey on over to Me Making Do, where I’m guest posting in … Read More...
Tutorial: Fussy Cut Quilted Coasters
Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows how to make her Fussy Cut Quilted Coasters. Her tutorial is the first post in her Haul Out The Holly series. A set of these fabric coasters would make a great Christmas gift! Get the … Read More...
Free pattern: Belted yoke dress
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making a belted yoke dress. The design is inspired by a similar dress from Urban Outfitters. The pattern is for a woman’s size 6-8, but you can easily adjust it up … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple bow headband or belt
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a simple bow headband or belt. The quick, easy project is one of her go-to last minute gifts. The same process works … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fleece pom pom hat
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a cute fleece pom pom hat, quick and easy. It takes just two seams to make one! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Bandit Bib
Taylor from Taylor Made guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial for making her Bandit Bib. It’s a triangular-shaped baby bib that looks like the bandanas that the old West bandits would wear. How stinkin’ cute is that! Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Shaping a garment to your waist and hips
LiEr from ikat bag continues the alterations series on her blog with a post all about reshaping the waist and hip area of a garment. She includes an explanation about when to use darts or when to use side seams … Read More...
Tutorial: Add extra length to a fabric belt
Shey from Modesty is Pretty found a cute vintage fabric belt, but like many vintage finds, the waist was too small. She figured out a way to add the length she needed and she shares a tutorial showing how she … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s round yoked dress
Thendral from Kavin shows how to make a round yoked dress for a little girl. This is such a versatile style for a child! The loose sleeveless dress accommodates a growing body and is good for dressy or for play. … Read More...
Tutorial: Acorn Knot Hat
Jen from My Own Road shows how to make her Acorn Knot Hat for babies. A knotted hat is so cute on a little baby’s head. The little details to make it look like acorn are perfect for autumn, Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Diamond smocked t-shirt
Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a fabulous diamond smocked t-shirt. She shows it in red knit as holiday wear, but this surface technique would be pretty on tops you wear year-round, too. You could also turn … Read More...
Tutorial: Diamond smocked t-shirt
Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a fabulous diamond smocked t-shirt. She shows it in red knit as holiday wear, but this surface technique would be pretty on tops you wear year-round, too. You could also turn … Read More...
Free pattern: Retro space age Christmas stockings
Pam from Tried & True shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Retro Space Age Christmas stockings out of felt. The series includes a rocket, a ray gun, a robot, and a spaceship, all on a starburst background. … Read More...
Tutorial: Jersey and wool felt Christmas stocking
Prudent Baby shows how to make this pretty Christmas stocking. The body of the stocking is made from wool felt, and the cuff and hanging loop from jersey knit. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Retro-mod Knit Sweater Dress
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make her Knit Sweater Dress. The sleeveless dress has a fabulous retro-mod feel. It’s made from two layers – a sweater knit material and a jersey knit lining. It’s inspired by a … Read More...
Giveaway: Patchwork heart Christmas ornaments
Leslie from Leslie’s Art and Sew created these lovely patchwork heart ornaments, and wants to share them with others. She doesn’t have enough to give one to everyone, but she does have a pair of heart ornaments to give away … Read More...