Kitschy Coo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this tiered pettiskirt. Oh, the twirling possibilities of all those layers of tulle!! The dropwaist reduces the bulk of the gathered tulle, and the lining layer provides coverage … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Bodacious Bow
shares a free tutorial on her blog for making a big Bodacious Bow. Add an big bow like this to the neckline of a dress (as shown in the example), or to the back waist of a dress, … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up chalk mat with pockets
Maggie from Maggie Muggins Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make this fun roll-up chalk mat. It even includes little pockets next to the drawing area for storing chalk and a small eraser. How cool! Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Easy workaround for a busted zipper
Polly from Helping Little Hands shows an easy fix for a busted zipper that doesn’t involve ripping out the zipper and putting in a new one. Instead, she adds hook & eye closures to the zipper flap. Granted, that doesn’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Making cording the easy way
Jen from Jen’s Bags and Just another day in the life of… shares a tip for cording that is so simple and yet so clever that you’ll think to yourself, “Why haven’t I been doing this all along???” At least … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a set of tabletoppers for flexible table decor
Dana from MADE joins in Noodlehead’s Spice Up Your Kitchen series with a tutorial showing how to make a simple square tabletopper. Used with a traditional white tablecloth, these smallish tablecovers give maximum flexibility for decorating your table. They can … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Skullcandy-inspired boy’s tee and hoodie
Lookie what Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar put together for her nephew! She used bleach and simple embroidery to recreate the look of her her nephew’s favorite clothing brand in a plain tee and damaged hoodie. I … Read More...
Giveaway: Appliqued pencil roll
The Handmade Amoeba is celebrating her 100th blog post by giving away this pencil roll appliqued with a cute bunny. It unrolls to reveal a row of pockets sized perfectly to hold a set of pencils. Get the entry details … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy ribbon headband
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make this headband from ribbon and a ponytail elastic. A fabric flower finishes it off so cute, no one will know how easy this project actually is. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Eco Travel Lid reusable bowl cover from fabric
Summer is picnic season, and with it come potlucks and covered dishes. Instead of using foil or plastic wrap to cover your salad bowl, why not use an eco-friendly reusable fabric cover? Allyson Hill shares a tutorial on her blog… Read More...
Tutorial: Poolside robe from a towel
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shows how to make this poolside robe out of a large towel. Inexpensive beach towels are readily available at the discount stores right now. Grab one up and make yourself a new swimming … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a wide-brimmed hat
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog for making a wide-brimmed hat. This is perfect for the sunny days you’ll be spending at the pool this summer!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Make a pair of girl’s knit pants, no pattern required
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make a pair of knit pants for girls. It’s actually very easy and doesn’t require a pattern, so long as you have a pair of pants that fit that you can trace. … Read More...
Tutorial: American flag bunting
Saltwater Kids shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this patriotic American flag bunting. She uses the red and white ticking to create the stripes on the flag. A bit of denim is the field of blue. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make a fabric Science Discovery Toy for toddlers
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog for this fabric Science Discovery Toy. The soft fabric shapes are also pouches, each with a different kind of closure. Labels on the front show the name of the … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler-sized backpack
Toddlers love toting items from one place to another, and backpacks are a fun way to do it. The only problem is, most backpacks are far too large for their little bodies. Em, AKA That Crafty Mrs. V, shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Father’s Day bunting out of dad’s old ties
Heather from Dollar Store Crafts shows how to make this Father’s Day bunting out of dad’s old ties. What a cool idea!! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Make padded fabric storage case
By Night celebrates the 100th post on her blog with a tutorial showing how to make this awesome zippered storage case. She adds fleece interlining for padding, and a handle on the top to make it easy to tote around. … Read More...
Tutorial: Itty Bitty Oven Mitt fridge magnets
Care from Obsessively Stitching joins Noodlehead’s Spice Up Your Kitchen series with a tutorial showing how to make these Itty Bitty Oven Mitt magnets. These are SO cute!! Take down the advertising magnets provided by insurance companies and car washes, … Read More...
Sewing pattern Tutorial: Add a vintage hankie collar to a plain tank
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to add a Peter Pan collar to a plain tank. She made hers from a vintage handkerchief. What a fun way to use the pretty prints of an old hankie! This would be … Read More...