Sew4Home shows how to make these striking throw pillows with contrast fabric peeking out from the box pleats. Get the tute.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Pleated headband
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make this pleated headband. It takes just a small rectangle of fabric, so you could most likely make one out of the scraps from the next garment you make and have … Read More...
Tutorial: Dot, Dot, Dot Valentine Pillow
Gwenny Penny shows how to make her Dot, Dot, Dot Valentine Pillow. The pillows are easy to make and embellish with circles of pink and red felt stitched to the front. You can cut the circles by hand, but die-cut … Read More...
Tutorial: Pink Fluff Skirt for little girls
Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to make her Pink Fluff Skirt for little girls. The rows of gathered pink tulle are soooo girly!! Get the how-to.
[photo from Sugar Bee Craft Edition]
Tutorial: Polaroid camera pouch for your bike
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make this cute handlebar bag for your bike. The zippered pouch is embellished to look like a Polaroid camera. Love it! Get the tute.
[photo from Punk Projects]
Tutorial: Felt heart locket
Jessi from Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a felt heart locket. The oversized heart pendant opens to reveal a photo of a loved one. A Velcro closure makes it easy to open … Read More...
Tutorial: Winter cape for a toddler
Shwin W. from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made the awesome cape that was her entry into Project Run & Play. Sooo cute! Get the tute.
[photo from Shwin & Shwin]
Tutorial: Turn under a curved edge
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Shop shows how to turn under a curve while keeping the edge all smooth and pretty. The trick is to ease the curved edge with a bit of basting. Get the tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Charming Elephant Softie
Thomas from Way Cool Kid shares a tutorial and template on his blog for this Charming Elephant softie, perfect for little hands to hold and snuggle. I’m loving the braided tail and the little birdie embroidery!! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Giveaway: Sew Retro book plus Anna Maria Horner fabric and patterns!
Judi Ketteler, author of Sew Retro: A Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution, shares a Q&A on her blog with none other than Anna Maria Horner.
But it gets better. Ms. Horner is partnering with her to offer a … Read More...
Tutorial: Doorway puppet theater
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free tutorial for making this doorway puppet theater. The project is aimed at beginning sewists, using only straight seams and a simple turned hem which she demonstrated earlier this week on her … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft fabric book for baby
Elizabeth from Don’t Call Me Betsy created this fabric book for her nephew, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The fabric pages are easy for young hands to grab hold of, and the textures and colors of … Read More...
Tutorial: Eco-chic shopping bag from a t-shirt
EDITOR’S NOTE: Many thanks go out to the readers who pointed out the striking similarity between this bag and one made by the talented Pascale from //between the lines//. Craft Gossip linked out to Pascale’s bag last March (… Read More...
Handmade dollies for children affected by flooding in Queensland
If seeing the images of the flooding in Queensland has left you wanting to do something to help out, why not make a dolly? A small soft doll can be a huge comfort to a child during times like these. … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric bead necklace
Pascale from // between the lines // shares a tutorial for turning fabric strips and bits of wool roving into a pretty piece of jewelry. The long strips of fabric form a necklace, with the roving inside to form the … Read More...
Read all about it: Bias cut fabric ribbons and resharpening your needles
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares a great tip for making custom ribbons from fabric cut on the bias. You can use the strips to embellish a garment, or as ribbons to make hair accessories. In the same post, she … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruff ‘n Tumble recycled t-shirt scarf
Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial for making her Ruff ‘n Tumble scarf. The patchwork squares are made from recycled t-shirts. The strong graphic images make this an awesome scarf for boys, but of course there’s no reason … Read More...
Tutorial: Super cute military hat
Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a three-part tutorial for making a super cute military style hat. The sides are shaped at an angle to create a good fit around the head. I’m loving the bit of lace that girls it up, … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleepover Pillowcase with zippered compartment
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make a special Sleepover Pillowcase. A zippered compartment gives a place to stash a favorite book or toy. A handle at the top … Read More...
Tutorial: Nice and straight edge stitching using blind hem foot
Zura from Sew Retro Chic shows how to use a blind hem foot for edge stitching. The features of the blind hem foot help you keep your stitch line nice and straight. Get the tutorial.
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