Embellished t-shirt aren’t just for girls. Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how she took a plain t-shirt and embellished it up for her son. The project is part of her Toptoberfest series. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Travel diaper changing mat
Nicole Mallalieu guest blogs at Whip Up with a downloadable PDF tutorial for making a travel diaper changing mat. The soft fabric mat is made from a layerof quilting cotton (cuteness) and a layer of toweling or chenille (softness and … Read More...
Tutorial: Candy corn tie-dyed onesie
Head over to The Swell Life to find out how to make this cute candy corn onesie. It’s made from a plain white onesie and fabric dye. Get the tute.
[photo from The Swell Life]
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Check it out: Handmade beastie softie comes to life
Have you ever wondered what kind of trouble your handmade softies get into when you’re not around? Check out this fun video from Diana Schoenbrun. It’s a cute trailer for Beasties, her book that shows how to make lovable … Read More...
Tutorial: Lightweight poncho for fall layering
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a poncho for lightweight fall layering. It’s made from two rectangles of fabric, so the sewing is easy. You can make it from all one fabric, or use two contrasting prints like … Read More...
Tutorial: Chiffon fairy wings
Catherine from Cat on a Limb shows how to make a pair of fairy wings for kids’ dress up. They’re made from a lightweight, flower, drapey chiffon so they flutter beautifully as the child runs. Get the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Halloween witch shoe treat bags
Sharon from Sharon Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these Halloween treat bags shaped like funky witch shoes. They’d also make cute silverware & napkin holders for a Halloween-y dinner table. Get the pattern and tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Enlarge armholes on a sleeveless dress
Cinti from Poppet in the Post and My Poppet shows how she enlarged the armholes on a sleeveless dress for her young daughter. The larger armholes mean that her daughter will be able to wear this favorite dress a little … Read More...
Tutorial: Installing a basic zipper, plus a cool tip to make it easier
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to install a zipper. Her tutorial is aimed at beginning sewers who have been avoiding zippers, thinking they’re too difficult to install. (They’re actually way … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized leather bound button hole to attach purse straps
Cheryl from Paradiso Designs guest blogs at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make an oversized leather (or vinyl0 bound buttonhole. She uses it as a clever – and sturdy – way to attach a purse … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fabric tag to easily identify a bag or backpack
Crafty Mummy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bag tag. The colorful fabric tag hangs from the handle of a child’s bag or backpack and makes it easy for him to identify the bag as … Read More...
Tutorial: Pink scarf for breast cancer awareness
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...