October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and to help spread the word about the importance of early detection, Kim from Craftaphile shares a tutorial for making her Hope Scarf. The pink scarf from jersey knit fabric is quick, simple project … Read More...
Get it now: Wrap Apron Dress pattern discount and giveaway
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest celebrates the release of her new Apron Wrap Dress for little girls with a discount and a giveaway. Through October 21, 2011 you can get it for 30% off. (Coupon code: INTRO30). And if you visit … Read More...
Free pattern: Fabric take-out box
Mad Cat Art Studio shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a fabric gift box shaped like take-out boxes. But instead of left overs from the night’s yummy meal out, you can use this box to … Read More...
Tutorial: No-So Fabric Scrap Boas
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs in the Handmade Dress Up series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a fluffy, fringe-y boa from fabric scraps, no sewing required. She shows them made from … Read More...
Giveaway: Sugar Hill fat quarter stack, plus Sew What You Love book
Tanya Whelan from Grand Revival Design celebrates the upcoming release of her Sugar Hill fabric line by giving away a stack of these gorgeous new prints. The giveaway includes 24 fat quarters from her new line, along with a signed … Read More...
Giveaway: $25 to Skye Reve Fabrics
Sky Reve Fabrics is giving away a gift certficate to their store over atMaureen Cracknell Handmade The winner of their giveaway will get $25 to spend on gorgeous designer prints. Go to Maureen Cracknell for the giveaway. (Deadline … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Trick or Treat Bag
Sierra from Blue Robin Cottage guest blogs at Eighteen25 with a tutorial showing how to make this ruffle-fabulous trick or treat bag. Very cute!! Get the tute.
[photo from Blue Robin Cottage on Eighteen25]
Tutorial: Make a sewing cabinet from a TV armoire
Korrie from Red Hen Home guest blogs at Sew Dang Cute, showing how she transformed an old TV armoire into a beautiful sewing cabinet. It was her entry into Round 2 of Crafting With The Stars. I love … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-y tab front tee
Lisa from Crafty Mamas shows how to make her Vintage-y Tab Front Tee. This is such a cute top!! She alters a basic t-shirt pattern to add a contrast yoke and a button tab. She uses the Ottobre Design Creative … Read More...
Tutorial: Orange fur hat just like DJ Lance
Just Crafty Enough shows how to make an orange fur hat, just like the one that DJ Lance wears. If you’ve got a Yo Gabba Gabba fan in your house, this would make an awesome Halloween costume! Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece pumpkin Halloween decor
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these cute fleece pumpkins. The flat softies are quilted and lightly stuffed to give dimension. You can lean them against a wall or mantel, or sew … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric Composition Notebook Cover
Maggie fromSmashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fabric composition book cover. It has an elastic and button closure and is embellished with a strip of ruffled fabric. The pretty cover … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew an EZ Grocery Bag
Sew4Home has the how-to for making their EZ Grocery Bag. The large, squarish tote is made from a decor-weight fabric with handles stitched all the way down the front, so it’s sturdy enough to carry your heavy groceries. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a necktie into a headband
Lauryn from Lulu’s Little Loft and Love Notes by Lauryn shows how to turn a necktie into a cute headband. She shows it as a no-sew project, using glue to hold the pleats and a snap closure. You could easily … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated wrap skirt
Tanya Whelan from Grand Revival shows how to make a lovely pleated wrap skirt. The wrap gives it a more flexible fit around the waist, making this a great skirt for growing kids. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Zippered diaper pouch
Roslyn from Sew Delicious shows how she made this large zippered diaper pouch as a last-minute gift for a new baby. The large pouch is a smaller, sleeker alternative to a bulky diaper bag. It’s sized just right to hold … Read More...
Tutorial: Basic Boy Pants
Elisasbeth from Growing Home shows how to make her Basic Boy Pants. The elastic-waist pants with in-seam pockets are practical playtime wear, but they also look sooo cute. I’m LOVING the tricycle print she used in her example! Get the … Read More...
Free pattern: Seamless Circle Shirt for girls
Sarah from Compulsive Craftiness shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Seamless Circle Shirt for girls. The body of the shirt is cut from a large circle of fabric, with a square-necked yoke set in. The loose, drapey … Read More...
Tutorial: Strappy top for nursing mamas
Cass from Cass the Coolest shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute breastfeeding top out of a tube top. It has a edgier, cooler look than many of the breastfeeding tops you can buy at … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty Peacock tutu Halloween costume for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a pair of tutorials showing how to make her Pretty Peacock costume for little girls. Pretty Peacock is an understatement. This costume is gorgeous!! The top and overskirt are made from a bright blue … Read More...