Melissa from A Simple Nest shows how to make no-sew Little Red Riding Hood and Big Bad Wolf constumes for Halloween. This is a great couples costume for a party! Not only are they easy to make, they’re also inexpensive. … Read More...
Tutorial: Boutique-style jeans with tiered ruffle hems
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to redesign a pair of plain-oh jeans into girly girl boutique-style jeansd with tiered ruffles at the hem. I love the angled top row of ruffles!
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Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge: Wrap-up and a huge thank you!
Look at all the dollies we collected for Dolly Donations! You guys are FABULOUS!! We collected a total of 29 dollies that will go to children who have no special dolly friend to call their own. The dollies you made … Read More...
Tutorial: Magnetic locker caddy with pockets
Sew4Home shows how to make this magnetic locker caddy with pockets. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Little girl’s jeans skirt
Small Fry & Co. shows how to make this little girl’s jeans skirt. This is a great way to repurpose a pair of jeans that are worn out in the knee or outgrown in length. Get the tutorial.
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Giveaway: Zippered pouch, bracelet, and beadkit
Haptree is giving away a zippered pouch, a beadkit, and a bracelet to one lucky reader of their blog. To enter, go to the Haptree blog and leave a comment with a link to a favorite sewing tutorial. While you’re … Read More...
Tutorial: Insert a yoke into a t-shirt
Friend of Crafster LauPre shows how to insert a yoke into a t-shirt. This is a great way to add a little something extra to an otherwise plain t-shirt. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: On-The-Go Napkin Bib Clip
Amberlee from Giver’s Log shows how to make this On-The-Go Napkin Bib Clip. The clips at either end of the ribbon attach to a paper napkin to make an instant bib. This is such a great idea!! Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Bed pockets for books and other bedtime essentials
Jill from Creating My Way to Success shows how to make bed pockets. These large pockets hang from between the mattress and the boxspring and give a place to keep a favorite book or toy right by the bed. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy bat mask from felt
Susan from Living with Punks shares a tutorial at Whip Up showing how to make an easy felt bat mask. It’s a quick project and one that the kids will love. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Keyboard wrist rest with removable hot-cold pack
Angela from Sew Loquacious shares a tutorial for making a keyboard wrist rest. It supports your wrist while you’re typing and, with a removable rice bag, can also serve as a hot or cold pack as needed. (It can also … Read More...
Who is the lucky winner of Fa La La La Felt?
Wow! We got a lot of entries on this giveaway!! Clearly the Christmas sewing season is here!
I’m happy to announce the winner of the Fa La La La Felt giveaway is….
Lucky commenter #60, Diane, who said:
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Check it out: Miss B Couture tutorials for Barbie doll clothes
If you enjoy making clothes for Barbie dolls, or want to learn how to make clothes for Barbie dolls, you’ve got to check out Miss B Couture. Her blog is filled with tutorials for making all kinds of clothes for … Read More...
Tutorial: Pattern drafting with darts and princess seams
LiEr from ikat bag continues the pattern drafting series on her blog with a bit about how to create darts and princess seams. Darts and princess seams turn a relatively 2-dimensional garment into one that fits perfectly around a 3-dimensional … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s twirly skirt with optional pick-ups
Sharon from Adventures in the Sewing Studio shows how to make a little girl’s twirly skirt with two looks in one. It can be a simple layered twirly skirt, or with a few snaps it can be a layered twirly … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled Sweater Brimmed beanie hat
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a brimmed beanie hat. Cute, cute! You can make one from fleece or an old sweater, depending on the … Read More...
Tutorial: Art journal for kids and grownups, too
Vanessa from LBG Studio takes part in Inspire to Create at Sew Chic & Unique with a tutorial showing how to make an art journal for kids and grownups alike. The fabric notebook cover is easily closed with an elastic … Read More...
Tutorial: Ringsling baby carrier
Neeza from Neeza Needles shows how to make a ringsling baby carrier. The gorgeous fabric she uses in her example is repurposed from a pareo (wrap skirt). Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: No Big Dill Monster softie from felt
Olivia from Olivia in NC shares a tutorial at No Big Dill showing how to make her No Big Dill Monster Softie from felt. Isn’t he CUTE?? I’m lovin’ the trio of pompom eyes! And if you give him a … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty ruffled tank
Shannon from googiemomma shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this pretty ruffled tank. I love the way the striped fabric looks when it’s all gathered up into ruffles! Go to the tutorial.
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