Lark Crafts is giving away a copy of Stash Happy Patchwork
by Cynthia Shaffer, along with a bundle of 25 fat quarters. And if that’s not fun enough, they’ve structured the giveaway as a scavenger hunt. Start with the link … Read More...
From my studio last week: May 17, 2011
Even with the end of semester hitting, I was able to get one project completed last week. Woot! A new top for me. Woot! Woot!
It another Shruggy Shirt. I tried making some modifications to the pattern to make the … Read More...
Tutorial: Screenprinting with Silhouette vinyl
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use the Silhouette digital cutter and vinyl to make screen prints. Genius!!! She used the screenprinted fabric to make her Casbah Carryall tote. You can purchase … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini Waitress Apron
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how to make a child-sized waitress (or waiter) apron using a handkerchief. Slip a pen and a pad of paper in one of the pockets, and you have the makings of … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing on sequins
Sequins are an inexpensive way to add some sparkle to a sewing project. But with just the one hole in the center, what is the best way to secure them down? Jaime from Prudent Baby shows two ways to do … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a removable sash to a t-shirt neck
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs in the Make It Work series at Sew A Straight Line with a tutorial showing how to add sash and bow to the neckline of a shirt. She calls it her Double Take … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled summer skirt
Kay Whitt from Serendipity Studio joins the Summer of No Pants series at Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! with a tutorial for making a ruffled summer skirt. The seams of the skirt are accented with small pleated ruffles. Pretty! She shows how … Read More...
Free pattern: Little Girl’s Crossover Pinafore
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make a crossover pinafore for little girls. The crossover back gives it a super flexible fit. The width automatically adjusts to fit … Read More...
Free pattern: Fabric bento box
Head over to Lark Crafts for a free pattern and tutorial for making this awesome fabric bento box. It’s an excerpt from the book Stash Happy: Patchwork
by Cynthia Shaffer. The fabric basket has dividers to make separate sections to … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a maxi dress
Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how to make a maxi dress. I love this style of dress for summer! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Bored & Crafty]
Looking for more maxi dress styles and sewing patterns? Check these … Read More...
Tutorial: Dolman Dress
Shanna from Two Little Friends and Celebrate the Madness shows how to make a rockin’ Dolman Dress. It fits loose through the top and mid-section, while it hugs your curves at the bottom. Love it! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Super simple wool laptop sleeve
Liz from Say YES to Hoboken! shares a tutorial at Grosgrain showing how to make this super simple laptop sleeve. It’s made from wool and is held close with long elastic loops. The simple lines make it guy-friendly – a … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Silhouette Tote Bag
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a tote bag to carry your Silhouette digital cutting machine with you to all of your crafty get-togethers. A strip of gathered fabric across the top makes it pretty. For those who … Read More...
Tutorial: Add sequined shoulders to a sweatshirt
Lisa from The Crafty-Arty Kid shows how she added sequin shoulder embellishments to a plain sweatshirt. This same process would work for t-shirts or sweaters, too. See how she did it.
[photo from The Crafty-Arty Kid]
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Tutorial: Brimmed sunhat for baby
Just in time for summer, Christine from Liberated Mind shows how to make a brimmed sunhat for baby. This same hat can work for boys or girls, and would be cute in just from about any fabric print. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Half & Half Skirt for baby girls
Kirstin & Jordan from kojodesigns guest blog in the Color Your Summer series at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make their Half & Half Skirt for baby girls. This cute gathered skirt is made from two different … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a dog bed
Donatella from inspiration & realisation shares a tutorial for making a dog’s bed. Pet beds (especially for a largish dog) can be so expensive to buy! Not only can making your own save money, but you can make them in … Read More...
Tutorial: Pac Man plushies
Adeela from Sew Kool shares a series of tutorials showing how to make a set of plushies inspired by the classic Pac Man arcade game. If you’re a child of the 80s, this will undoubtedly bring on a fit of … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt ice cream cone softie
Stephanie from Toastie Studio shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make felt ice cream cone softie. Cute, cute, cute!! This would be so much fun for pretend picnics and play kitchens! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Colorful drawstring pouch with contrast-y casing
LiEr from ikat bag guest blogs at Homespun Threads with a tutorial showing how to make a drawstring pouch. The casing is sewn on the outside from contrast-y fabric, which gives it a neat pop of color. Get the tutorial… Read More...