Cathie Filian shows how to make these washcloth puppets for little kids’ bathtime. They’re so cute! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Cathie Filian]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, washcloth, bath, puppet, kid, child[/tags]
It’s new: Jean Repair blog is all about denim
Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution: Dozens of Ways to Turn Denim Cast-Offs into Fashion Must-Haves, has just launched her new blog, Jean Repair. Jean Repair will explore the many ways to mend and manipulate this fabric, using the … Read More...
Tutorial: Applique a sweater with a big lace bow
Bethany from Craftopia shares a tutorial for appliquing an oversized lace bow to a sweater. The flat applique (rather than an actual giant tied bow) makes a statement without overdoing it. Don’t have a sweater handy? I bet this would … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Pencil skirt from a man’s dress shirt
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she transformed a man’s dress shirt into a pencil skirt. I love that the stripes on the shirt work so well on the skirt! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Keepsake Hug Pillow with handprint appliques
Christine from From an Igloo made this keepsake Hug Pillow for her sister-in-law as a “miss you” gift. The appliques are the handprints of all her children (her sister-in-law’s nieces and nephews), so the pillow serves as a long-distance hug. … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitch a tattoo-inspired Mother’s Day card
If you’re not the type to give flowers and syrup-py sweet messages, how about giving a tattoo-inspired Mother’s Day card instead? lovely bud shows how to make one. Stenciling and stitching recreate the all-time greatest tribute tattoo to our maternal … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a garden tool caddy from oilcloth
Diane Gilleland shares a tutorial over at CraftZine for making this garden tool caddy. Made from oilcloth, it’s easily hosed off when it gets dirty. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from CraftZine]
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Tutorial: Retro-style apron with flounce
This retro-style apron by Sew4Home makes me sooo happy! I’m loving the bias tape edging and the flounce at the bottom. The shape and the prints theychose make me want to bust out a pair of high heels to wax … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn leggings into knee socks
Megan Nielsen shows how easy it is to turn a pair of leggings into a pair of knee socks. Go to the tutorial and see how she does it.
[photo from MeganNielsen.com]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, legging, knee-high, knee, sock, tights[/tags]
Tutorial: Felt number flashcards
Head over to Sew Much Ado to find out how to make these number flashcards from felt. The bright colors and soft fabric make learning numbers fun! Eyelets in the corner allow you to store them on a ring. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick, easy summer bag
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home joins the Celebrating Mom fun with a guest post over at Ruffles and Stuff. She shows how to make this pretty summer bag. The simple shape gives you the opportunity to embellish the … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled summer scarf for Mom (or you)
Dana from MADE continues the Celebrating Mom series with a tutorial showing how to make this pretty summer scarf. Made from a lightweight fabric, it’s the perfect accessory for your summertime outfits. Make one for Mom, and one for yourself … Read More...
Tutorial: Tunic dress from a t-shirt
Cut Out + Keep user Rosie M. shows how to turn a plain boxy t-shirt into this fabulous tunic dress. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Rosie M. on Cut Out + Keep]
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Free pattern: Birdie and fish fleece pillows
You can find a free pattern and instructions for making these birdie and fish fleece pillows over at Better Homes & Gardens. Go to the pattern and instructions.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a round luggage tag
If you’ve got a plain black suitcase, then you know how difficult it can be to tell your suitcase apart from all the other plain black suitcases in the baggage claim area. Craft Apple shows how to make a round … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a tea tray ensemble
Lisa Cox shares a tutorial for this Breakfast in Bed ensemble over at QFD Creative. The ensemble includes everything you need to set a pretty tea tray – a crochet-edged fabric napkin, an appliqued tray cloth, and a patchwork … Read More...
Tutorial: Car Diddy Bag
Jenny Garland shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop for making this Car Diddy bag. This handy bag hangs over the back of a car seat and serves equally well as a toy bag or a litter bag … Read More...
Tutorial: Dress up a pair of flip flops
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to dress up a pair of plain flip flops with the addition of some pretty fabric and trim. This is a quick, easy no-sew project. The white eyelet and jute she used in … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible tablecloth
Sew4Home shows how to make this reversible tablecloth. Contrast fabric peeks out at the corner flounces. What a fun look! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, reversible, table, tablecloth, corner, flounce[/tags]
Tutorial: Lace doily coasters
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff continues the Celebrating Mom series with a tutorial showing how to make these lace doily coasters. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Ruffles and Stuff]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, celebrating mom, mother, mom, lace, doily, … Read More...