Hillary Lang from Wee Wonderfuls shares 2-part tutorial on her blog for adapting her Elise & Else Elf doll pattern to make a super sweet Clara doll and free pattern for making her brave Nutcracker.
Free pattern: Whimsical Christmas Stocking
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this whimsical Christmas stocking. I’m lovin’ that curled toe and gathered cuff!! Go to the pattern and tutorial.
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Tutorial: Labeled dish towels
Zaaberryshares a tutorial on her blog for making these labeled dish towels. She made them for her in-laws who use separate dish towels for wiping hands, drying dishes, etc. The printed fabric labels help keep it straight which towel … Read More...
Tutorial: Long fleece mittens
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shows how to make a pair of long fleece mittens. The extra long wrists and the elastic keep the cold and the snow out. Get the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Friday Night Bag wristlet
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a Friday Night Bag . It’s pretty little wristlet with just enough space for your going-out essentials (driver’s license, credit card, phone, etc). The strap slips … Read More...
Tutorial: Rock guitar softie
Do you have a little rock star wannabe at your house? If so, maybe they need a kid-sized guitar softie. They can play it all day long without ruining their eardrums or your giving you a headache. Craft has the … Read More...
Tutorial: Whimsical Pillows with pom pom corners
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make some colorful, whimsical pillows. Pompoms hang from the corners of these triangular-shaped pillows. They sew up quickly, with just three seams. These would be such a fun addition to … Read More...
Video tutorial: Making a Christmas stocking
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog for making a Christmas stocking. Make one up in your favorite fabrics and hang it by the chimney with care… Go to the video tutorial.
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Tutorial: Pillowcase dress with gathered yoke
Haley from Haybird shows her twist on the classic pillowcase dress. Instead of a casing at the top, she gathers the dress from a curved yoke. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. The straps tie at the … Read More...
Free pattern: Burry Furry Vest for toddler girls
Susan from Living With Punks shares a free pattern and tutorial for her Burry Furry Vest for toddler girls. The cropped vest with a wide satin ribbon closure would look so cute paired with a plain t-shirt. Her pattern is … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a gathered skirt into a pretty purse
Liz from Fast Daze made a pretty patchwork gathered skirt, but didn’t like the fit. Rather than tossing aside all of her work (and gorgeous fabric), she refashioned it into a purse. What a great idea!! This would also work … Read More...
Tutorial: Sequined necktie tee for little girls
Natasha from Samster Mommy guest blogs at How Does She? with a tutorial for this awesome sequined necktie tee for little girls. It was inspired by a similar shirt at Crewcuts. You really can’t go wrong with sparkle for little … Read More...
Free pattern: Snow Pixie Hat for babies
Why are pointy hats so cute on little baby heads? I don’t know why, but I’m reduced to a puddle whenever I see a little elfish hat on a baby. This Snow Pixie Hat tutorial that Meg McElwee from Sew … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Little girl’s year-round dress
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land guest blogs at If Life Was Like a Cupcake with a tutorial showing how to make this versatile and pretty dress for little girls. She calls it her Swinter Dress because it can … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt bacon Christmas ornament
For those of us who like to inject a little lighthearted humor into your Christmas decorating, Serena from Seremeres shows how to make a felt bacon Christmas ornament. I love his happy smiling face!! You could start a new holiday … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew easy shepherd headwear for Nativity
Toad from Toad’s Treasures Shoppe shares a tutorial on her blog showing what may be the world’s easiest way to make shepherd headwear for a Nativity. You can make one from a large square of fabric with just a … Read More...
Tutorial: Knitting needle roll-up organizer
Lindsay from Crafty Lady Lindsay and Diary of a Crafty Lady shows how to make a knitting needle roll-up organizer. Is has individual pockets for the knitting needles, and a foldover top that velcroes down to cover the sharp points. … Read More...
Tutorial: Give old denim new life with fabric dye
Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how she used fabric dye to give some old denim clothes new life. The dye darkened the denim and gave it a fresh new look. Go to the tutorial.
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Sewing Tutorial: No-Sew Felt Pot Stickers
Sachiko of Tea Rose Companyand Tea Rose Home shares a no-sew tutorial for making felt pot stickers. They’re quick and easy to make – she made a set of 7 of them in just 30 minutes. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Peasy Fleece Scarf
Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this easy peasy gathered fleece scarf. These would make awesome Christmas gifts! Get the tute.
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