Elizabeth from Twelve Crafts Till Christmas continues her Pretend and Play series of dolly accessories with a tutorial showing how to make a doll-sized changing pad. It even rolls up for easy storage just like a real changing pad! Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Add snap tape to kids’ clothes
Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to convert a plain pair of baby or toddler’s pants into ones with snaps along the inside leg seams of a pair of pants. Snap tape makes it easier than … Read More...
Tutorial: End of Bed storage bag
Jodi from Paintchips & Cupcakes shares a tutorial for making this bag that hangs from the end of a bed. The ties on either side of the bag attach to a footboard of a bed. Use it to store pajamas … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Batty felt pillow for Halloween
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how to make this pillow for Halloween embellished with rows of felt bats. Because the felt won’t fray, all you have to do make the bat embellishments is simply cut them out and stitch them … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated collar
Blue Eyed Freckle shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this pleated collar. Though inspired by 17th century fashion, it has a modern flair when worn with a simple crewneck shirt or dress. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler bib with sleeves
Abby from Sew Much Ado joins Inspire to Create at Sew Chic and Unique with a tutorial showing how to make a toddler bib with sleeves. The sleeves keep the bib secure across the shoulders of an active and messy … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Red Riding Hood and Big Bad Wolf Couple costumes for $10
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.
[photo from Sew4Home]
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.
[photo from Whip Up
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:
I would … Read More...
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...