Jen from My Own Road shows how to make her Rockin’ Tie Tee. It’s a onesie with an appliqued and painted argyle tie. This is soo cute!! Little man can get all dressed up without actually having anything tied around … Read More...
Tutorial: Laptop bag with large front pocket
By Night shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a great bag to carry your laptop computer. The main portion of the bag holds the laptop, while a large pocket across the front hold your mouse and … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring bag with a round bottom
April from Without a Map shows how to make a drawstring bag with a round bottom. She gives the measurements for the bag using a CD as a pattern for the base, but she also tells how to figure out … Read More...
Review & Giveaway: ReSew by Jenny Wilding Cardon
Go check out my review of ReSew by Jenny Wilding Cardon in our Giveaways section. I’m giving away a copy of the book to one lucky reader, so be sure to leave a comment there.
And check back tomorrow because … Read More...
Tutorial: Stuffed animal net with pom pom fringe
Stuffed animals multiply like crazy at our house. Every time I turn around, the little girl has gotten a new little stuffed friend. Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shows how to make a net to … Read More...
Tutorial: Skinny jeans for toddler girls
Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial showing how to make a pair of skinny jeans in little girl sizes. She makes them from an old pair of jeans in a larger size so she can repurpose the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pastry mat from laminated cotton
Oilcloth Addict shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to use laminated cotton to make a pastry mat. The slick surface of the laminated cotton helps keep the dough from sticking. This is such a quick, easy project, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle bum pants for little girls
The Crafty Cupbard shows how to make a pair of ruffle bum pants for little girls. The stripes of ruffled fabric across the backside are sooo cute! Get the tute.
[photo from The Crafty Cupboard]
Tutorial: Candy Stripe Scrunch Scarf from fleece
Head over to Fleece Fun to find out how to make this striped and scrunched fleece scarf. Choose colors with high contrast for a candy-stripe effect. You could make a lighter weight version by using t-shirt knit instead of fleece. … Read More...
Tutorial: Playhouse table cover
Mama Crafts shows how she turned her dining room table into a fabulous playhouse for her daughter. She created a cover sized to fit the table exactly, and then added windows and doors and appliques to make it feel like … Read More...
Tutorial: Use zippers to create unique wall art
Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial at Momtastic showing how to use zippers to create unique wall art. This is such a fun idea! And because zippers are available in such a wide range of colors, you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a messenger bag boys will love
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns joins in the Celebrate the Boy fun with a tutorial showing how she made this super cool messenger bag for her son. But just because it’s made for a boy doesn’t mean it’s plain or boring. … Read More...
Winner of Sewn With Love by Fiona Bell
Thank you for all of your comments entering the Sewn With Love giveaway! I enjoyed reading about all of the different garments that you remember from your childhood.
One of my all-time favorite childhood garments was a verrrry 1980’s … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a button fly
Trula from Trula Kids helps out with Celebrate the Boy 2011 with a tutorial showing how to make a button fly for the next pair of pants that you make. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Owl potholder
Sunni from Love Affair With My Brother shares a tutorial for making an owl potholder. Not only is it soooo cute with its big owl eyes and owl feathers and owl ears and owl toesies, but it’s also practical. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirred fleece scarf
Fleece Fun has a tutorial showing how to make a simple fleece scarf. A bit of shirring gathers it near the ends and gives it shape. Get the tute.
[photo from Fleece Fun]
Tutorial: Make your dog a new collar
Jordan from Blueprint Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a dog collar. She got the hardware from an old dog collar, but created a new strap and an embellishment. What a cool idea! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pot o’ Gold Rainbow Scarf
Head over to Childmade to find out how to make this fun Pot o’ Gold rainbow scarf for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s sized for small children, but you could lengthen the rainbow stripes to make it for a larger child … Read More...
Tutorial: Use fusible webbing to upholster dollhouse furniture
I’ve always used fusible webbing for making appliques, but did you know that it can also be used when making upholstered dollhouse furniture? The heat-activated double-sided adhesive keeps the fabric pulled tight and in place while you assemble the furniture. … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a t-shirt into a pieced scarf
Ginger Hendrix from Wiener Dog Tricks shows how to turn a t-shirt into a pieced scarf. This is a quick, easy project and it works great with a t-shirt with large words or graphics printed on it. If you don’t … Read More...