Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a sweater refashion that’s part St. Pepper’s, part 80’s retro, and all kinds of fabulous! It’s part of her Embellish Knit series of sweater refashions. (This was day 28 – I’m so sad that it’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Make wrist warmers from a pair of socks
Maya from Little Treasures shows how to make a pair of wrist warmers from a pair of socks. A little bit of lace and a pretty button give them a romantic look. This is a quick sewing project – you … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric house ornament
Belle from Belle and Burger shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these little scrap fabric house ornaments. Buttons and fussy-cut motifs give each little house its own personality. They’d be super cute on a Christmas tree, … Read More...
Lookie what she made: ‘Ruffle Gal’ retro Christmas ornament
Hillary Lang from Wee Wonderfuls shows off this super cute little ‘Ruffle Gal’ retro Christmas ornament she made. Her body is made from ruffled fabric attached to florist wire and bent into a spiral shape. Read more at Wee Wonderfuls… Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up tote strap
Steph from Silly Precious Piggies shows how to add a roll-up strap to the bottom of a reversible tote. The strap holds a reusable tote bag all rolled up tight for more compact storage when not in use. What a … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern felt mug cozy
Megan from Not Martha shares a tutorial at Real Simple for making these modern felt mug cozies. Get the how-to.
[photo retrieved from Not Martha]
Free pattern: Christmas tree and stocking appliques
Whimsy Couture shares a couple of free Christmas applique templates on their blog. One is a Christmas tree, and the other a stocking. Either would look cute on a t-shirt for a child, or maybe on a tea towel for … Read More...
Tutorial: Brain Christmas ornament
Trekky from Trekky Gets Crafty made this awesome Christmas ornament with an embroidered felt brain. She got the pattern from an anatomy book, but you could draw the right shape by just looking at her example. Want to make one … Read More...
Tutorial: 15 Minute Gift Bag
Ashley from Pretty Posy shows how to make this reusable gift bag from felt. And you can make one in just 15 minutes! She embellished it with a big felt bow, but you can use any shape you like. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Tulle petal tutu
Chic ‘n Joy made this beautiful petal tutu for her daughter, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s made from layers of petal shapes cut from tulle. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Chic ‘n Joy
Tutorial: No-sew fabric scrap Christmas ornaments
Kids love going through fabric scrap baskets. So why not let them use the scraps the find to make a pretty fluffy fabric scrap ornament for the tree? There’s no sewing involved – just an embossing tool (or small screwdriver) … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle Your Bustle skirt for girls
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how to make this faaaah-bu-lous black & white ruffled bustle skirt for girls. I love the rows and rows of full ruffles at the back of this skirt! Get the tute… Read More...
Free pattern: Little Apron for kids
Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern and tutorial for a kid-sized apron. A pocket on the front gives a place to put small tools or crayons or cars or other very important things. The design works equally well for … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt wreath ornament
Deborah from Purple Pinwheel and Wonderwoman Creations shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this felt wreath ornament. I love the dimensional bow accent! Go to the pattern and tutorial.
[photo from Wonderwoman Creations]
Tutorial: Fairy princess hat
Jessica from Subtle Tee shares a tutorial for making this adorable princess hat. The tall hat and the tulle look just like it stepped out of a fairy tale. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Subtle Tee]
Tutorial: Sew Comfy Wristwarmers
luvinthemommyhood shows how to make a pair of Sew Comfy Wristwarmers. They keep your wrists warm in the cold winter air while keeping your fingers free to open a door, hold a key, type at a computer, or the other … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired knotted duvet cover
Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog for making this gorgeous Anthropologie-inspired knotted duvet cover. Part 1 of the tutorial shows how to make the knotted detail in a square of jersey knit. Part 2 tells … Read More...
Tutorial: 4 Calling Birds appliqued t-shirt
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shows how to make her 4 Calling Birds appliqued shirt. It’s part of her 12 Days of Christmas tutorial series, though this design could really be worn year-round. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: DIY fabric labels
Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows two methods for creating your own fabric labels to put in your handsewn projects. After all, your handmade item is a piece of art and deserves the artist’s signature. Her first method uses printable fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Holly leaf bow tie for little boys
Heidi fromHoneyBear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a holly leaf bow tie for little boys. This fun holiday accessory would be a great for Christmas photos or Christmas church service. Get the tute… Read More...