The Purl Bee shares a tutorial showing how to make these triangle patchwork coasters. They’re quick to put together – why not make a bunch? Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Pattu Paavdai & Sattai
Creative Mama from Adithis Amma Sews shares a 3-part tutorial for drafting a pattern for Pattu Paavdai & Sattai, a traditional Indian silk skirt and top worn by girls from baby to teenager. It’s still a favorite among the younger … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux button placket
Katy from No Big Dill shows how you can get the look of a button placket without actually having to MAKE a button placket. Her faux button placket is so cute and so easy, you’ll be putting it on the … Read More...
Tutorial: Foot warmer
Jenna from Simply Jenna made this foot cozy to keep her feet warm during the cold winter months. Slide your feet into this while hanging out on the couch, and your feet will stay warm and cozy. Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Easy ribbon headband
Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a ribbon headband. It takes just a few easy steps to make one. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Mini oilcloth notebook covers
Cindy from Skip To My Lou shows how to make these mini oilcloth notebook covers. A pocket on the front keeps a pencil handy. Not only is the oilcloth super cute, but you don’t have to finish the edges. AND … Read More...
Tutorial: Double-ended pencil case
Instructables member matth3w shows how to make a double-ended pencil pouch with a zipper at each short end. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Easy fabric covered notebooks
Pascale from // between the lines // shares a tutorial for making fabric covered notebooks. This is so easy, you’ll be fighting the urge to cover every notebook in your house with pretty fabric. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Fleece ruffled heart pillow
Melissa from HoneyScrap shows how she made this pretty ruffled heart pillow. It’s made from fleece for super snuggliness. The fleece has the added benefits of being inexpensive and easy to work with. Go to the tutorial.
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Free Sewing pattern: Felt friends mini softies stocking stuffers
Mollie fromWild Olive shares a free pattern for some wee felt friends. A little bit of felt and stuffing, and some hand stitching can make a tiny gingerbread person, owl, or beaver softie. They’d be awesome last-minute stocking stuffers! Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt cozy for a Method soap bottle
DIY Maven shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a felt cozy for a Method soap bottle. The plastic bottle looks so much nicer when covered in felt and edged with a blanket stitch. She made hers for Christmas … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt chicken dinner with meat, baked potato, and veggies
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a complete chicken dinner – out of felt. Included are a leg of chicken, a baked potato (with separate potato skin and butter pat), and a healthy serving of broccoli. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom hair accessories from upcycled knit fabric
The next time you refashion a t-shirt, save the scraps to make a coordinating hair accessory. Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create these fun pom pom hair accessories from strips of … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted oven mitt
Cindy from Skip To My Lou shares a pattern and tutorial for making an oven mitt. It’s a quick project, so you still have time to make one as a last-minute Christmas gift. Go to the tutorial and pattern.… Read More...
Tutorial: Warm and cozy neckwarmer
Make a Dress… And Other Things shows how to make a warm and cozy neck warmer. It’s made from two layers of fabric for extra warmth (and also an easy way to finish the edges). You can keep it plain, … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fabric gift bags
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make an easy fabric gift bag that can be used over and over. Unlike a paper gift sack, you don’t have to worry about it getting dented or creased and showing wear. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric origami crane ornament
Eileen from Magpie Shinies merges papercrafting with sewing with her a beautiful origami crane ornament made from fabric. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. You could package up a couple of these for a thoughtful gift, or … Read More...
Tutorial and printable: Spread Your Wings covered notebook
Linda Matthews shares a tutorial and printable on her blog for making her beautiful Spread Your Wings notebook. You can download her Spread Your Wings artwork and print it on to fabric to cover the notebook. This is such a … Read More...
Tutorial: His and Her Aprons
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog for making a pair of aprons – one all ruffly for the girls, and a more masculine one for the dudes. Make one or the other, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt and fabric play stove
Vanessa from Vanessa’s Ventures guest blogs at Naptime Crafters with a tutorial for making a soft play stovetop. It rolls up for easy transport and storage. Brilliant! And so cute! Look at those felt burners! This is a great toy … Read More...