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.
[photo from Dollar Store Crafts]
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Sewing 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...
Tutorial: Beachcomber Dress for little girls
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs over at Tea Rose Home with a tutorial showing how to make her Beachcomber Dress for little girls. I love the braided straps and belt!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Embellish a plain tee with cherry blossoms
Head over to A Hoot and a Holler to find out how to embellish a plain tee with cherry blossoms. So pretty! Get the how-to.
[photo from A Hoot and a Holler]
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Tutorial: Refashioned dress with high-waisted skirt
Ady from Crafty Ady shows how she made this high-waisted skirt outfit that looks like two separate pieces but is actually one dress. She gets the look of a smart shirt tucked into a trim little skirt, but without the … Read More...
Giveaway: Dutch pattern magazines and a handmade garment
The Mrs. is celebrating her one year blogiversary with a fabulous giveaway. Two readers will receive a Dutch pattern magazine from her stash. And if that’s not delicious enough, one lucky grand prize winner will receive a handmade garment made … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Neckroll pillow with ric-rac trim
Sew4Home shows how to make this neckroll pillow with ric-rac trim. This would make a lovely accent for your bedding. Go to the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Cat shaped neck pillow
Free pattern: Little girl’s nightgown from a vintage pillowcase
Gingercake from ginia18 shows how to make a little girl’s nightgown out of a vintage pillowcase. So pretty!! The downloadable pattern is for a size 4T, but you could adapt it for a larger or smaller girl if needed. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Peasant blouse for a baby or toddler
Prudent Baby shows how to make a sweet little peasant blouse for a sweet little baby or toddler. This style of top is easy to sew, easy to fit, and looks good out of just about any kind of fabric. … Read More...