Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a tutorial showing how she lines a bodice for a dress. Lining the bodice not only makes a pretty inside, but it eliminates the need for facings or bindings. Amanda from Kitschy Coo saw her tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Car seat blanket
Jessica from Running With Scissors shows how to make a car seat blanket. The soft blanket is shaped so that it fits inside a carseat (with slits for the straps) and can wrap around baby to keep her warm. Brilliant! … Read More...
Tutorial: Add wings to a pair of shoes
Sophie from Roubidou joins in Celebrate the Boy with a tutorial showing how to add Hermes-inspired wings to a pair of sneakers. They won’t make the shoes run any faster, but I’ll bet your little guy (or girl) will think … Read More...
Tutorial: Love You Forever little girls’ skirt
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs at No Big Dill with a tutorial showing how to make her Love You Forever skirt. This sweet little girl’s skirt is inspired by the children’s book of the same name, … Read More...
Tutorial: Resize a man’s polo to fit a small child
Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how to resize a man’s polo to fit a small child. If the neck or collar are too big for the child’s small frame, she shows how to resize those as well. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini Lauren credit card wallet
Priti from Fab Indian Fabrics and Arm Candy For You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute little credit card wallet. It has a snap closure and a trigger clip to attach it to your … Read More...
Tutorial: Angry Bird costumes
Lindsey from Paws & Re-Thread made a set of Angry Birds costumes for her friends to wear to a festival, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The oversized and stuffed costumes are so awesome! And the design … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven fleece Easter basket and softie eggs
Fleece Fun has a tutorial showing how to make an Easter basket and eggs – all from fleece. The basket is actually woven from strips of fleece. Get the tute.
[photo from Fleece Fun]
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Tutorial: Add interest to a plain sweater with freezer paper stencil
Lara from Less Cake {More Frosting} guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to update a plain cardigan with a bit of freezer paper stencil. She created the intricate damask and swirl stencils with her Silhouette machine. … Read More...
Tutorial: Super cute monster taggy toy with handle
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make this super cute monster taggy toy. Squeeeeal! Look at that big monster mouth – it’s also a little handle! And his hair is made from ribbon tags. This would be a … Read More...
Tutorial: Basic Boys Wallet
Anna from Noodlehead joins Celebrate the Boy with a tutorial showing how to make her Basic Boys Wallet. The suiting makes such awesome wallets! And with grommets and brads and scrap leather, they’re anything but “basic”. They open up to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a dog coat from a baby bib
Erika Lindquist from Sew Doggy Style shares a tutorial at Dollar Store Crafts showing how she made a doggy coat from a baby bib and a grocery tote. (Obviously this only works for a smaller dog – or a really … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew leather drawstring coinpurse
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make a simple leather drawstring coin purse, no sewing required. It’s lined with fused fabric, and a lace threaded through holes cinches it up. It’s a quick, easy project and … Read More...
Tutorial: Shamrock Chic appliqued tee for St. Patrick’s Day
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make this super cute Shamrock Chich appliqued tee for St. Patrick’s Day. Shamrock shapes are made from raw-edge appliqued hearts in various prints (greens, of course!) and are sprinkled all over the shirt. … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy flex-frame pouch
Mel from All Wrapped Up shares a tutorial showing her “cheater’s method” for creating a flex-frame pouch. If you don’t have a flex-frame, you can use the same method to give the pouch a drawstring closure, substituting a cord for … Read More...
Tutorial: Knight or princess dress-up costume for a child
Jodi from Paintchips & Cupcakes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a child’s princess or knight costume. These are sooo cute, and think of the adventures they’d have as a knight or princess! She made hers … Read More...
Tutorial: Headband with oversized bow
The Modern Lady shows how to make a covered headband with an oversized bow, inspired by the ones worn by Blair Waldorf wears in Gossip Girl. Love it! Get the tutorial.
[photo from The Modern Lady]
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Kimonos for baby Lily
Nancy from Nancy’s Couture is embarking on a very special sewing project for a little baby named Lily. Later this month little Lily will undergo heart surgery, and during her recovery will only be able to wear kimono-style tops. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated tote bag
Head over to Thimble to find out how to make this pleated tote bag. It has a zippered pocket on the inside for keys or cash or other small essentials. The long straps sling easily over the shoulder, and the … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro Duffel Bag
Emily from Saltwater Kids joins in Celebrate the Boy 2011 with a tutorial showing how to make a retro-style duffel bag. Excuse me while I indulge in a little bit of of child-of-the-80s nostalgia. *sigh* Duffels were awesome then, and … Read More...