Sassa Lynne from Chittle Chattle shows how to turn a single sock into a cute little snowman softie. You can have fun using buttons, felt, and other embellishments to create his face and his personality. Get the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Christmas tree poncho
Michelle from Design Camp PDX shares a free pattern and tutorial at the Pendleton Woolen Mill Store for making. Instead of the traditional circular skirt, this is square-shaped tree skirt. The heavy woolen fabric is evokes the mood of a … Read More...
Free pattern: Lined Christmas stocking with Minkee cuff
Staci from Crafty Stacishows how to make a lined Christmas stocking with a soft Minkee cuff. She made a set of stockings for her family, with everyone picking out a fabric for their stocking that suits their personality. In … Read More...
Tutorial: Ironing Board Thread Catcher and Caddy
Sew4Home has the how-to for making a thread catcher and notion caddy to drape across your ironing board. This makes so much sense, as I’m often trimming or measuring while at the ironing board! This would make a great gift … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini scalloped rolled felt flower
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional continues her series on felt flowers with a tutorial showing how to make a mini scalloped rolled felt flower, no sewing required. The cute little bloom is made from a … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s tulle skirt with attached leggings
Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land shows how to make a little girl’s tulle skirt with attached leggings. The fluffy little skirt is soooo cute, and I’m loving that the leggings are already attached. No rummaging through drawers (or … Read More...
Tutorial: Rolled fringe felt flower
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a rolled fringe felt flower, no sewing required. The fluffy full bloom resembles a mum and looks cute on a hairband or barrette. Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Scrunched Scarves
Aimee and Bettijo from Paging Supermom share a tutorial at Honest to Nod showing how to make a scrunched scarf. It’s made from layers of soft t-shirt knit stitched with elastic thread to scrunch it up. This would make a … Read More...
Tutorial: How to mend a separating pocket
Don’t you hate it when a garment starts ripping right above where a pocket is attached? Crafting a Green World shows how you can repair it with a simple whipstitch. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Sew a cover for your ironing board
An ironing board is a functional item, but there’s no reason why it can’t be pretty, too. Sew4Home shows how to make a new cover for your ironing board. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Ruffled fleece cape for an 18″ doll
Maridith from Strictly Homemade shares with a tutorial showing how to make a ruffled fleece cape for an 18″ doll. It’s a doll-sized version of a cape she made for her daughter from a pattern by Seamingly Smitten. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Circle Petal Pillow
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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