Heather from Crafty Schemes shows how to create a puffy, ruched effect on t-shirt sleeves. She started with a long-sleeved tee, then shortened the sleeves and made them all gathered and puffy. What a cute sleeve detail!! Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle Table Runner
Stephanie from Under the Table and Dreaming shows how to make this lovely table runner with ruffles at either end. A solid color fabric keeps the design simple and shows off the ruffles. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Make a John John (short overalls for a little boy)
Elisabeth from Growing Home shares a tutorial for making a John John, a pair of short overalls for a little boy. This style is so timeless! She uses an existing pair as a pattern. You can keep the design more … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fitted sheet from a flat sheet
So you need a fitted sheet, but only have a flat sheets in your linen closet? Crafting a Green World shows how you can turn the flat sheet into a fitted sheet. They say it can be done in just … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty summer sundress with pleated bodice
Adrianna from Crafterhours shows how to make this pleated summer sundress with tie-top straps. What a pretty dress! The front of the bodice is pleated, while the back of the dress is shirred with elastic thread. Growth pleats add subtle … Read More...
90 cent patterns at the Squiggly Twigs birthday sale
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs is celebrating her birthday with an amazing sale on her patterns. From now until Wednesday, July 28, 2010, you can get any of her patterns for just 90 cents! Happy Birthday, Debbie!! Go to Squiggly … Read More...
Giveaway: $50 Gift Certificate to Fat Quarter Shop & Ruthie Clutch pattern
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini has an awesome giveaway going on right now – a $50 gift certificate to Fat Quarter Shop and a pattern for the Ruthie Clutch by Anna Maria Horner. Want to get in on the giveaway? Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect edgestitching and stitching in the ditch with your edgestitch foot
The edgestitch foot is one of my absolute favorite specialty feet. Not only does it help you achieve perfectly straight lines of edgestitching, but you can also use it to stitch in the ditch. Amy from Badskirt gives a great … Read More...
Tutorial: Cottage Chic Reversible Apron
Kathleen from Grosgrain guest blogs over at Skip to My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make this Cottage Chic Reversible Apron. The rouded shape and ruffles around the bottom look so retro! All you need are a pair … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a sweater into an Emma Pillsbury-inspired cardigan
Toni from Make It Perfect guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to refashion a sweater into a cardigan a la Emma Pillsbury from Glee. She even includes a quick how-to for making Emma’s signature cardigan … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamped fabric growth chart
Twirling Betty shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this beautiful fabric growth chart. She starts with plain muslin, and then uses embroidery, fabric markers, and stamps to add the words and measurements. Simple paper tags show the … Read More...
Tutorial: Heat Wave Halter from a man’s buttondown shirt
Is the summertime heat getting you down? Michelle from jakboutique and My Gramma Said shares a tutorial for making this cute Heat Wave Halter from a man’s buttondown shirt. Go to the tutorial.
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Update: Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge
Look! It’s another faceless dolly made by yours truly for the Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge! Actually, the reason I’m showing the picture isn’t because of the dolly, it’s because of the dress. This is the dress I designed … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork tote with oversized grommets
Jamie from Sunflower Seeds and Sunflower Quilts guest blogs over at Moda Bake Shop with a tutorial for making this patchwork tote bag. The straps are attached to the body of the bag through oversized grommets. What a cool look! … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a flat iron pouch
Char from Crap I’ve Made guest blogs over at It’s a Good Day with a tutorial showing how to make this pouch for a flat iron. It’s part of the Christmas In July series. If you know someone who uses … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy D-ring Scrappy Belt
Christine from From an Igloo guest blogs over at seven thirty three with a tutorial showing how to make this pretty patchwork D-ring belt. You can use a charm pack to get coordinated “scraps” or be more adventurous and raid … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini-wallet for your essentials
Shelley Detton from 7 Layer Studio shares a tutorial on her blog for making this fun mini-wallet, sized to fit in her Infinity Tote bag. This little bitty wallet is just big enough to hold a driver’s license and a … Read More...
Free pattern: Super cute owl softie
Ruth from Hammer & Thread shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these super cute owl softies. Know anybody hooooo needs a new softie? Get the free pattern and tutorial.
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Tutorial: Felt fishing playset
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shows how to make a felt fishing playset. The eyes on the fishies are actually Velcro dots which can be picked up with the corresponding piece of Velcro on the hook. What a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own bra
Max California shares a tutorial over at her blog, Queen of the Trailer Park, showing how she deconstructed a bra and then used it to create a new one. Wow!! I love the striped knit bra that she created! … Read More...