Michelle from Fun on a Dime guest blogs over at Blue Cricket Design with a tutorial for making this scrappy stuffed snake. This is such a fun project for your scrap bin, and the kiddoes will love them! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Tea staining to add vintage charm to a garment
Belle from Belle and Burger shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she used tea to dye her sweater. The staining that occurs gives the garment vintage charm, making it appear much older than it actually is. Tea staining … Read More...
Tutorial: Skirt with extra fullness and bow at the back
Cut Out + Keep user lala shows how to make this fabulous elastic waist skirt. It’s fairly straaight on the front, but extra gathers and a pretty bow make the feminine and a little bit flirty. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a summer visor
Craftster member Polly Peanut shows how to make a summer visor to keep the sun out of your eyes. It ties at the back for a adjustable fit. Pull out the funky fabric for this project! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: DIY key fob with your custom logo
Nicole from Create and Delegate shows how to make a key fob custom printed with your business logo. This is a cool, low-cost way to promote your business! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Feelin’ Witchy Dishtowel
Beverly from Flamingo Toes guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make her Halloween-themed Feelin’ Witchy Dishtowel. A bit of applique transforms a black towel into a witch skirt, and a pair of funky black … Read More...
Free pattern: Old MacDonald Had a Farm puppet set
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shares a free pattern and tutorial for a set of animal hand puppets. She includes patterns for a pig, a cow, a dog, a cat, a horse, a lamb, a chicken, and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias Tote
Kristie from Obsessive Crafting Disorder shows how to make this tote bag trimmed with bias tape. Made from a heavy-weight home decor fabric, this pretty tote bag is also sturdy. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Charm square patchwork tote bag
Teresa from My Patchwork shows how to make a pretty patchwork tote bag with an inside pocket. Using a charm pack makes the piecing easy. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Scrap fabric bowtie pasta for play kitchens
Vanessa from V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make colorful bowtie pasta for a child’s play kitchen out of scrap fabrics. These are sooo cute! And quick to make, too. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt and gathered skirt for Barbie 11.5″ fashion dolls
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional finishes up Barbie week on her blog with a pair of tutorials showing how to make a t-shirt and gathered skirt for an 11.5″ fashion doll. The tiny t-shirt is perfect for those little … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible ruffled superhero cape
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to make a ruffled cape for the girl superhero in your life. How cute!! You can easily adapt this for a boy superhero by removing the ruffle and changing the applique. Get the how-to… Read More...
Tutorial: Spooky Boo Bags for Halloween treats
Missy from How Does She? guest blogs over at eighteen25 with a tutorial showing how to make these Spook Boo Bags for Halloween treats. Made from craft felt, they’re quick and easy to sew, and cute to boot! Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Drafting patterns for necklines, facings, and a sleeveless armscye
Jen from My Measuring Tape and LiEr from ikat bag continue their series on pattern drafting. In this installment, Jen shows how to create necklines, facings, and a sleeveless armscye. Go to the tutorial.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Drawstring Ditty Bag from a jeans leg
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity guest blogs over at Be@Home with a tutorial showing how to make a drawstring Ditty Bag to organize small toys. This simple drawstring bag is easily made out of the leg of an old pair … Read More...
Tutorial: Cat ears headband
Laura from Wilsons Etsy Storeshares a tutorial on her blog telling how to make a headband with cat ears attached. Put on the headband – instant cat dress-up! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Knotty sundress with ruffled leggings for little girls
Cheri from I Am Momma – Hear Me Roar shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this sundress with knotted straps and coordinating ruffled leggings. The body of the dress is pieced from a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Kindle Keeper
Melissa Mortenson from May & Mae and The Polka Dot Chair shows how to make a fabric case for a Kindle – a Kindle Keeper. I love it when high-tech gadgets get handmade covers! Go to the tutorial.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Birthday shirts for little kids
Adults don’t usually look forward to growing a year older, but kids like to wear their increasing years like a badge of honor. So why not make them a birthday shirt so that everyone will know exactly how old they … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fabric lined small storage buckets from aluminum cans
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity created these brightly colored storage buckets for her recent laundry room. They’re actually recycled aluminum cans with fabric liners. This is such a cute and practial idea, and she shares a tutorial showing how she … Read More...