Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she refashioned an adult-sized cardigan down to one small enough for her young daughter. This would be such a fun way to make a mother-daughter outfit! Get the … Read More...
Tons of Silhouette giveaways!
Have you entered our giveaway for a Silhouette SD digital cutter
yet? If not, do it now!
And then check out all of the other Silhouette giveaways going on this weekend:
… Read More...Tutorial: Lunchtime Happy Note Napkin using Silhouette heat transfer vinyl
I have been having SO MUCH FUN with my Silhouette SD
!! Seriously, folks. Not a lick of housework has happened since they sent me this machine because I can’t stop making projects with this thing.
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Tutorial: Travel tissue pouch
Instead of buying pre-packaged packs of travel tissues to keep with you during the cold season, take some individual sheets from a larger container and put them in a pretty fabric pouch. Mel from All Wrapped Up shows how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a sweater into a cardigan
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she transformed an old sweater into a new cardigan. The new cut updates the look of the older sweater. Get the how-to.
[photo from Just Chic]
Tutorial: Stitched paper garland
Elizabeth Carls shows how to make this pretty garland out of decorative or vintage papers. It’s quick and easy, and there are tons of beautiful papers to be found during the Christmas season. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Cut-in patch pockets
LiEr fromikat bag continues with the pocket tutorials. In her fifth installment of the series, she shows how to make cut-in patch pockets. Get the how-to.
[photo from ikat bag]
Tutorial: Sweater Clippies
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity and Pickup Pattern Shop shows how she turned the cuffs of a sweater into some cute clippies for her daughter. The cuffs were left over from a sweater she had resized down to fit her … Read More...
Go there now: Silhouette SD digital cutter review & giveaway
So the day is here to reveal the big huge giveaway I’ve been teasing with you all week. It’s a….
Silhouette SD digital cutter!!!
I’ve got a full review and the giveaway over in our Giveaways section. Go there now.… Read More...
Tutorial: Classic Chair Back Covers
Give your chairs a holiday makeover with a set of chair back covers in festive fabrics. Sew4Home tells how to make them. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Pattern weights & bean bag toys
Ruby fromZaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make set of pattern weights that are as cute as they are functional. The little fabric cubes are filled with beans and can double as toys … Read More...
Video tutorial: Making a fabric bow
Thera Joyce from Swagger Savvy Designs and Crafty Pirate shares a video tutorial showing how to make a fabric bow. A pretty bow like this could be just what you need to embellish a headband, a purse, a sweater, a … Read More...
Tutorial: Shabby Sweet Eye Owl Beanie
Emily from Toad’s Treasures guest blogs at How Does She? with a tutorial showing how to make her Shabby Sweet Eye Owl Beanie. This is SO cute!! I love the raw-edge-ness of it all! This would make an awesome gift … Read More...
Tutorial: Purse for a toddler
Amity from Amity Originals made this sweet little purse for her friend’s toddler daughter. It’s sized perfectly for a small child and holds her play cosmetics and hair things. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. Get the … Read More...
Stay tuned: Awesome giveaway starts TOMORROW
It’s just one day until our awesome giveaway! Some of you have been posting comments with your guesses. I’d say that they’re pretty accurate… 🙂
Here’s a recap of the clues, plus one more that’s sure to reveal the secret … Read More...
Tutorial: Winter Wonder Gift Tote
Kathy Cano-Murillo shares a free pattern and tutorial at I Love To Create for making this Winter Wonder Gift Tote. Made from felt, it’s handstitched together with embroidery floss and then embellished with fabric paint. Go to the free pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Thanksgiving Pilgrim bonnet
Today is turkey day, but there’s still time for a last-minute Thanksgiving project like this Pilgrim dress-up bonnet by Seven Sisters. Using fusible webbing means that no sewing is required. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Seven Sisters]
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Tutorial: Patch pockets with flaps
LiEr from ikat bag continues her pocketstravaganza on her blog with a tutorial showing how to make patch pockets with flaps. The flaps are actually sewn separately onto the garment, but they look as if they are one piece. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Cardigan with bee applique and faux Peter Pan collar
Kathleen from Grosgrain continues her Embellish Knit month with a tutorial showing how she made this super cute bee cardigan out of a thrifted sweater. I’m lovin’ that faux Peter Pan collar! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Grosgrain
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Striped tee with elegant bows
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to add vintage charm to a thrifted striped t-shirt by adding of a couple of fabric bows at one shoulder. Love it! Get the tutorial.
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