Mademoiselle Chaos from Para Noire shares a tutorial for making these small round fabric buttons. The shape is spherical, like little fabric balls. These would make such beautiful closures on a garment! Find out how to make them at ParaNoire… Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s apron from a washcloth
Pati from A Crafty Escape shows how to make a child’s apron out of a washcloth. Flower embellishments, ric rac, and ribbon make it pretty. Get the tute.
[photo from A Crafty Escape]
Tutorial: Clear toy bags to organize small toys
Zaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made these small toy bags. She made them to replace the sandwich bags that she had been using to keep her children’s small toys together. They’re made from clear vinyl … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage bowler hat for ladies
The Ring in the Vintage New Year series concludes at Bramcost Publications with a free vintage pattern for a ladies’ bowler hat. Get the pattern and instructions.
[photo from Bramcost Publications]
Tutorial: Lettuce edge ruffle shirt
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this lettuce edged ruffle shirt for her young daughter. The ruffles are the same color as the base shirt, with pops of color provided by … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew sculpted fabric flowers
How About Orange has the how-to for making these cute cute cute fabric flower – no sewing required. You can make them from small pieces of fabric, so pull out the scrap bin for this one. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated fleece scarf
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make this pleated fleece scarf. It buttons together into a long circle, so you can loop it around your neck several times like a cowl. Love it! (And check out her idea … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible child’s apron from a kitchen towel
Brenda from Hall or Nothing and Deck the Halls of Home with Joy shows how to make this reversible child’s apron. The top layer is made from a decorative kitchen towel, which is both cute and practical. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Give a boring wrap skirt a makeover
Would you believe that this fabulous skirt by Alison from Backstitch Baby started out its life as a most unflattering full length wrap skirt? She gives a step-by-step account of the transformation, so you can make one yourself. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Black lace skirt with scalloped hem
Amie from Kitty Cats and Airplanes guest blogs over at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to make tis fabulous black lace skirt with scalloped hem. A white underskirt keeps it modest and contrasts with the black to show … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew sweatshirt vest
Selina from The Sisters 4 Say More Is More shows how to turn a plain ole sweatshirt into a rockin’ vest in just 15 minutes – no sewing required. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Draft stopper and neck warmer
Melinda from Dollar Store Crafts shows how to make a draft stopper for your door. The long thin bag is filled with beans and sits across the bottom of the door or window to keep the cold air from sneaking … Read More...
Tutorial: Loopy ribbon hairbow
M & J Blog shows how to make this loopy ribbon hairbow. They put it together with fabric glue, but you could also use small stitches to keep the layers together. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Little girl’s minky scarf with pom pom fringe
Deanna from Just Deanna shows how to make these super soft and super cute minky scarves edged with pom pom fringe. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Just Deanna]
Cool idea: Soft doll with interchangeable hair
Arianne from Still Parenting shows off the cloth doll she made for her daughter. It’s shown here with short red pigtails, but with a quick presto-change-o she can have long orange hair, or looped brown braids. The hair is interchangeable, … Read More...
Tip: Freezer paper to control stretch on knits
I have a love/hate relationship with stretch knits. I love that the stretch gives me more flexibility in fit, but I hate it when they stretch out of shape as they go under the needle of my machine. Melanie from … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fabric sash
Sashes are showing up all over the place as a cool way to dress up an outfit. Sure, you could purchase one from the mall, but why when you can make one yourself for a fraction of the cost? Sky … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own chair cushions
Aimee from Homespun Threads shares a tutorial on her blog for making your own chair cushions. When you make them yourself, you can make them in any fabric print that you want so they’ll coordinate perfectly with your decor. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Angela Shoulder Bag
Sew4Home has the tutorial for making their Angela shoulder bag. The tall, narrow body and the rounded edge at the top give it a unique look. A pair of patch pockets on the inside give a place to stash your … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s mail sack for a chair back
Kalleen from At Second Street shares a tutorial for making this Valentine’s mail sack. Inspired by a similar sack at Pottery Barn Kids, it hangs on the back of a chair and gives a place to put special love notes. … Read More...