Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns guest blogs over at Creation Corner with a tutorial showing how to stitch fabric and paper together to make cute little book ornaments for your Christmas tree. The insides of the book are made out … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth bike seat cover
Thimble shows how to make a bicycle seat cover out of oilcloth. The slick surface repels water and easily wipes clean. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Thimble]
Tutorial: Simple stripe placemat
Sew4Home has the how-to for making a set of placemats for your holiday table. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Looking for more things to sew for Thanksgiving? Check out these sewing patterns we found on Etsy.
Tutorial: Fringed pillow covers
Miss Cinti from Made of Cloth shares a tutorial for making fringed pillow covers. She made large ones for some awesome fringed floor pillows, but you can use this same technique on smaller covers for throw pillows. Get the tute… Read More...
Read all about it: Uses for your pinking shears
The zig zag edge created by pinking shears
is more than just a decorative finish. Those little triangles notches are actually pretty useful . Chris from Pickup Some Creativity explores the more functional uses of the notched edge. It’s part … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a pullover into a cardigan
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree continues to show cool ideas for giving a sweater a facelift. It’s part of her Embellish Knit Month series. Day 6 shows how to turn a pullover into a cardigan, a good fix … Read More...
Read all about it: Ways to fill and close a pillow
Making a pretty cover design is only part of making a pillow. You’ve also got to stuff it and close it up. Erin from House on Hill Road wraps up her Pillow Week with the lowdown on different ways filling … Read More...
Tutorial: Ear warmers with fabric flower embellishment
Elizabeth from Twelve Crafts Till Christmas guest blogs in the Make It For Winter series at The Train to Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make some earwarmers embellished with a fun fabric flower. You can make them from … Read More...
Tutorial: Shape matching game from felt and fabric
Jessica from Just Enough Style guest blogs at Naptime Crafters with a tutorial showing how to make a shape matching game for preschoolers. It’s made from felt and fabric so it’s soft and pliable in their little hands. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sock snowman Christmas ornament
Sheri from Childmade shares a tutorial for making a snowman Christmas ornmanet from a sock. So cute! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Childmade]
Sewing Pattern: Little girl’s dress with tie-top bodice
Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land shows how to make a little girl’s dress with a tie-top bodice. You can get so much wear out of a dress like this. Wear it over leggings and a long-sleeved shirt in … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered pillow embellished with a scarf
Head over to Cheep Ideas to find out how to make this beautiful embroidered decorative pillow. Katie made it as an anniversary gift for her husband, and stitched it with the date of their wedding. She made it entirely out … Read More...
Tutorial: Pincushion sunny side up
Felt food is pretty cute. Felt food that’s also a pincushion is even cuter. Speckless shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a super cute egg pincushion, sunny side up. LOVE it! Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s paper bag skirt with ruffled pockets
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a paper bag style skirt for a little girl. It’s got pretty ruffled pockets and belt loops to hold a coordinating sash. So … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY cowboy boots for baby
Amy from Naptime Crafters shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these adorable cowboy boots for baby. SQUEEAL!!! These are so cute! Get the tute.
[photo from Naptime Crafters]
Tutorial: Spring-form fabric buckets
Amy from Badskirt shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create super cute spring-form fabric buckets. She started with a less-than-cute Halloween bucket from the discount store, then gutted it and recovered the spring to make the pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage modern Girdy Belt
Katy fromSew Apropos and No Big Dill shares a tutorial for making her Girdy Belt, a fabulous ruffled belt that feels both vintage and modern at the same time. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from No Big Dill]
Tutorial: Quick and easy pieced hot pads
The Sproutz Store shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a quick and easy pieced hot pads. You can make it from precut fabric packs, or from your scrap bin. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Luxe ear muffs
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree created new covers for a thrifted pair of ear muffs, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The deep pile faux fur she used give a luxe look to a … Read More...
Tutorial: Fairy princess wand with streamers
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial for making a fairy princess wand. The glittery fabric star and colorful streamers are sure to grant many wishes! Get the how-to.
[photo from Pickup Some Creativity]