Christina from 2 Little Hooligans guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a tiered ruffled maxi skirt. This is such a pretty skirt! She shows it for an adult, but this would be so … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric pom poms
Maureen from Maureen Cracknell Handmadeshares a tutorial on her blog showing a fun twist on pom pom trim. Instead of using premade trim tape with fuzzy fabric balls, she creates her own little poufs from scrap fabric and adds them … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and cute pincushion ring
Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to use an inexpensive ring base and a bottle cap to make this cute little pincushion ring. How cute!! And a quick, easy project, too. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
Lookie what she made: Pincushion from a jewelry box
This little pinushion made by Catherine from Cat on a Limb is totally swoon-worthy! She made it from a trinket-y jewelry box that she picked up from the thrift store for just $2. She added a bit of paint and … Read More...
Tutorial: Pick-a-Pocket Tote Bag
You can find a tutorial for making this Pick-a-Pocket Purse at All People Quilt. It’s designed by Monica Solorio-Snow from Happy Zombie. I’m loving all of those pockets around the outside of the bag!! Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Sunny Day Romper outfit for little girls
Amy from Nap Time Crafters guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make her Sunny Day Romper outfit for toddler girls. Rather than using yardage from the fabric store, she used a thrifted fitted sheet. … Read More...
Tutorial: Little fabric baskets with button corners
Katie from Wool Food Market and Wool Food Mama shows how to make this cute fabric basket with button and string closures at the sides. It’s made from a piece of fabric 11″ square. You can get 6 of them … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Zippered tooth fairy pillow
Lookie at the awesome tooth fairy pillow that Val from PinkPlease made for her son! The felt tooth pocket has a jagged toothy smile courtesy of a shiny zipper, which also serves as a closure to keep the tiny tooth … Read More...
Tutorial: Zip-Itself Tetrahedron Coin Purse
Check out this tetrahedron coin purse! It looks like a pyramid, but it unzips into a long strip of ribbon. How seriously cool is that! Craft Passion has the how-to for making one. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: DIY graphic fabric prints
Chichidee Handmade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make your own graphic fabric prints using masking tape and fabric paint. The crisp, sharp lines give the look of a silk screen, but no screen is required. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Tip Top Tank for kids
Cheryl from The Green Hedgehog and Sew Can Do shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Tip Top Tank for kids. At first glance I thought she had made them from some fabulous knit prints (and … Read More...
Tutorial: Make curtains from bedsheets and ribbon
Meredith from Welcome to Heardmont shows how easy it is to make a set of curtains – out of a bedsheet with loops of ribbon hidden on the back. Brilliant! The sheets are a good source of inexpensive yardage, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered gathered skirt for baby girls
Lainie from Maker*Land shows how to make a tiered twirly skirt for a baby girl. It’s easy to make, and looks so cute with a plain onesie. Get the tute.
[photo from Maker*Land]
[via Totally Tutorials]
Review: Janome MC6300 sewing machine
Way back in January, the folks at Janome sent me one of their sewing machines (on loan) to use and review. I’ve spent 6 months sewing on the Janome Memory Craft 6300
, learning the ins and outs of … Read More...
Tutorial: Blind hem stitch on a sewing machine
When you’re making a nice skirt or pair of pants, you don’t always want your hem to show. When this is the case, a blind hem is a great way to finish off the edges. You can sew them by … Read More...
Get it now: $175 closeout on Silhouette SD
Have you heard the news? Silhouette is introducing the Cameo, a digital cutter just like the original Silhouette SD but 12″ wide. Scrapbookers rejoice!!
And with the introduction of the Cameo comes a discontinuation of the Silhouette SD. And that, … Read More...
Cool idea: Thrift store dress refashion using a t-shirt pattern
Just because a pattern is made for one type of garment doesn’t mean you can’t use it to make another. Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs used her basic t-shirt pattern to resize a thrifted dress so that it fits her … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a poncho-style kaftan top
Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this awesome poncho-style kaftan top. This style of top is super trendy right now. I’m showing the belted version here, but the unbelted look is also really … Read More...
Tutorial: Stay-put ribbon headband
Rachel from Holy Craft shows how to create a ribbon headband that stays put and looks cute, too. The non-slip backing is genius!! It keeps the headband from slipping while exercising, and her method for creating it is forehead-smacking clever. … Read More...
Tutorial: Binky Leash and Bag from scrap fabric
Need to make a quick project for a baby shower? How about a Binky Leash and Bag? The fabric strap helps keep up with a pacifier, and the little drawstring bag keeps it protected from germs and fuzz when not … Read More...