Crafts, DIY and Handmade Ideas
Amazing Mae shows how to make these pretty pincushions from a large fabric circle. She tops them with a felt circle and a covered button. Get the tutorial.
[via One Pretty Thing]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, pincushion[/tags]… Read More... “Tutorial: Sew a gathered circle pincushion”
Revoluzzza offers a tutorial for making this monster stuffie. He’s so cute I could eat him up! Instead, I think I’ll just sew a little guy just like him. Get the tutorial and make one for yourself.
These chalkboard placemats will keep your little ones occupied before a meal. They can color to their hearts content and then wipe it clean. Little Birdie Secrets tells how to make them. She also tells how she makes some fabulous … Read More... “Tutorial: Sew a chalkboard placemat and tag”
You know your kid is a superhero. Now he (or she) can dress like one. Creative Kismet shows how to make this super superhero cape. You can get two capes from one yard of fabric. How super is that?? Get … Read More... “Tutorial: Sew a superhero cape”
Vively from Vively Online shows an easy way to make tab-top curtains, using ribbons for the tabs. Get the tutorial.… Read More... “Tutorial: Easy tab-top curtains using ribbons”
For changing diapers on the go, Small Fry & Co shows how to make this changing pad clutch. Who knew that dealing with baby doo could be so chic? Get the tutorial.… Read More... “Tutorial: Sew a clutch-style diaper changing pad”
These coasters designed by The Long Thread look like they belong on the pages of a high-end home decor mag. The solid white highlights the grid of wonky seam lines. Make a set for your own home (or for a … Read More... “Tutorial: Sew a set of Crooked Coasters”
When my daughter was a baby, our most reached-for bibs were ones made from a towel that slid over her head. No velcros, no ties, just pulled right over her head. Threads of Mine shows how to make these super … Read More... “Tutorial: Pull over bib from a hand towel”
The Moda Bake Shop has a tutorial to make a baby bip and burp cloth set. This is the perfect baby shower gift! Get the tutorial.… Read More... “Tutorial: Baby bib and burp cloth set”
I love this sewing project from kootoyoo! She uses a vintage hankie to make a pincushion that’s as lovely as it is practical. Find out how to make one.… Read More... “Tutorial: Sew a pretty pincushion from a hankie”
Editor’s note: Sadly, the blog linked to in this post is no longer available. If it becomes available again, I’ll be sure to post an update here with the new link.
You can find tutorials for similar pillowcases at The … Read More... “Tutorial: Fancy ruffled pillowcase and sham”
Granted, your straight pins aren’t exactly the sexiest, coolest of your sewing gadgets, but even they deserve a little special treatment now and then. Give them a pretty place to rest with this pieced pincushion from Kootoyoo. Get the … Read More... “Tutorial: Sew a pretty pincushion”
This darling pincushion was made using a small empty can as a base. Laupre shows you how you can make one for yourself in her Tun Can Pincusion Tutorial. You’re not limited to tuna cans, though. Cat food cans … Read More... “Tutorial: Make this pincusion from a tuna can”
In this little fabric basket, the strips of fabric are actually woven together. Wowsa! Find out how to make it with this step-by-step tutorial from Marmadaisy.… Read More... “Make a pretty woven fabric basket”
Need to make a quick baby gift? Make & Takes shows how to embellish a cloth diaper to make the sweetest burp cloth. No extensive sewing here, just some ribbon and bias tape. Easy, easy! See the tutorial.… Read More... “Tutorial: Sew a burpcloth”
Editor’s note: This post was originally published in 2008. Since then, the blog we linked to has gone away, and the pattern is no longer available. You can find a similar pattern for baby shoes over at … Read More... “Tutorial: Baby shoes from a fat quarter”
Dana at Made shows off a really cool way to “dress up” a baby’s onesie. A snip here, some elastic there, add a gathered skirt, and your onesie is now a dress with coordinating diaper cover. Tres cute! See the … Read More... “Cool idea: Onesie to a dress!”
