Bramcost Publications is having an after Thanksgiving sale on their patterns. Buy 1 of their vintage lifestyle books, and get another for free. The official day of the sale is Friday, November 26, 2010 (Black Friday to those of us … Read More...
Free pattern: Super cute fish fleece hats
Remember the super cute fish fleece hats that Nikki from Lilybug Designs made? She’s gone and made a pattern and tutorial so we can all make some awesome fishy hats!! Thank you, Nikki! Get the pattern and tutorial.
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Stay tuned: Awesome giveaway in less than 2 days
We’ve got an awesome giveaway comin’ at you in less than 48 hours. Getting tired of the teasers yet? I hope not, because I’ve got another clue for you.
Clue #1: It’s smaller than a breadbox. But not much smaller.… Read More...
Free pattern: Summer Sun top for babies
Tracy from Mad Quilter shares a free pattern and tutorial for this super sweet Summer Sun top for babies. The pattern is sized for 12-month-old babies, but you could most likely adjust the size up and down as needed. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Riding Pant leggings for toddlers
Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin shows how to make a pair of faux riding pants for toddlers. The comfy knit leggings are fabulous with buttons and contrast-y cuffs at the ankles! Get the how-to.
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Giveaway: 1930s Hooverette dress e-Pattern for 18″ dolls
Hint of History is giving away an e-pattern for a 1930s Hooverette dress for 18″ dolls to three lucky readers of their blog. The 1930s wrapstyle housedress is finished with bias trim at the arms and neck, and close with … Read More...
Tutorial: Personalized Christmas stocking
Camilla from Rosy Red Buttons shares a tutorial for making this personalized Christmas stocking. The gathered fabric and tulle at the top are so pretty! A small pocket on the back of the stocking gives a place for Santa to … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt birthday crown
Audrey from Auds & Ends shows how she made this fabulous birthday crown for her daughter. It’s made from two layers of felt with little bit of elastic at the back for a perfect fit. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Faux-layered t-shirt
Tara from EmBen Designs shows how she created a faux-layered t-shirt that looks just like it’s layered over a button-down dress shirt. Not only is it SO stinkin’ cute, but it also camouflages the fact that the shirt is too … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty patchwork-y bifold wallet
Mel from All Wrapped Up shares a tutorial for making a patchwork-y bifold wallet. The cover is pretty with a strip of pieced fabric. Inside, there are tons of small pockets for credit cards & driver’s license (I think I … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Draft and sew an Anarkali Kameez
The Anarkali Kameez is a traditional Indian dress that has been around for centuries and continues to be popular even today. It features a fitted bodice that flares out into a full skirt, making it both stylish and comfortable to … Read More...
Stay tuned: Giveaway for later this week
I’m getting really excited about the giveaway coming later this week!! Want another clue?
Clue #1: It’s smaller than a breadbox. But not much smaller.
Clue #2: You’ll need an outlet to plug it in.
Clue #3: It’s perfect for … Read More...
Tutorial: Lined patch pockets in custom shapes
The pocket tutorials continue at ikat bag this time showing how to make a lined patch pocket. I love the idea of a contrast-y fabric on the inside of a pocket, but the real plus of a lined patch pocket … Read More...
Tutorial: Military Jackey for toddlers
Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin guest blogs at HoneyBear Lane with a tutorial showing how to make this fabulously itty bitty Military Jackey. Love it! Go to the tutorial.
[photo retrieved from Honeybear Lane]
Tutorial: Easy fleece stocking cap and no-sew scarf
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs tells how to make an easy fleece stocking cap and matching no-sew scarf. The fleece is a warm fabric for the cold weather, with the bonus of having edges that don’t fray. These would make … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew nautical tank refashion
Agy from Green Issues shows how she refashioned a tank to give it a trendy nautical look. It’s easy to do with flat-backed gems and rope trim. And, there’s no sewing required! (She used hot glue, but you could also … Read More...
Free pattern: Summer Crawler’s Popover Top for baby girls
Tracy from Mad Quilter shares a free pattern for her Sumer Crawler’s Pop Oover Top. This is such a versatile pattern for baby girls! You can achieve many different looks just by changing out fabrics and adding appliques. Her pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruched duvet cover
Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this lovely ruched duvet cover. It’s made from three flat sheets that she cut and gathered and sewed together. Get the how-to.
[photo from Lex]
Tutorial: Small scissors pouch
Always losing your small snippy scissors? Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make one. Make a pretty fabric pouch to store them in. You can even add Velcro to the back to keep it attached to your sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Curved patch pockets
LiEr from ikat bag continues the pocket making series on her blog, this time with a tutorial explaining how to make patch pockets with curved corners. The process for making a curved patch pocket is a bit different than a … Read More...