Make a special Valentine’s dinner even more special with these heart-themed napkin rings. They’re easy to make and because all the pieces button together, you can mix and match to get the look you want. Stamp a fun message on … Read More...
Tutorial: 3-D hanging fabric hearts
Create a garland of 3-D hanging fabric hearts with this tutorial at The Mother Huddle. This project was inspired by a similar garland in Pottery Barn. It’s a quick sewing project that makes use of small pieces of fabric. … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a ruffle to a hoodie
The addition of a ruffle down the center zip takes this hoodie from drab to fab. Amy from The Idea Room shows you how. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from The Idea Room]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, hoodie, refashion[/tags]
Tutorial: Patchwork potholder
Head over to vlijtig for the how-to for making this patchwork potholder. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from vlijtig]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, potholder, patchwork[/tags]
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These Adorable DIY Baby Shoes Are So Easy to Sew And Are Made from upcycled jeans
Okay, how stinkin’ cute are these little fabric baby shoes?! If you’ve got some soft fabric scraps lying around and a baby in your life (or on the way), then this is your sign to drop everything and start sewing!… Read More...
Tutorial: Simple sweater throw pillow cover
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this simple throw pillow cover from a sweater. A few of these tossed on your sofa lends a warm, wintry look. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Use old undershirts to make an easy waistband
Destri from The Mother Huddle shares her secret for easy elastic waistbands for little girls’ skirts. Instead of fussing with elastic and casings or zig zags, she repurposes the stretchy knit from her old undershirts. The result is a quick, … Read More...
Tutorial: Cupcake applique t-shirt
Deanna from Just Deanna shares a tutorial for making this cupcake appliqued shirt. The sweet cupcake design is topped off with a cherry. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Just Deanna]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, cupcake, applique, t-shirt, tee[/tags]
Tutorial: Box of Chocolates appliqued t-shirt for Valentine’s Day
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial for making this super cute Box of Chocolates applique for a t-shirt. Get the how-to.
[photo from Ruffles and Stuff]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, Box, Chocolates, applique, t-shirt, tee, Valentine[/tags]
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Tutorial: Something Special Card + Envelope
Jennifer Casa from JCasa*Handmade shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for her Something Special Card + Envelope. Make a set as a special Valentine for a loved one. Go to the tutorial.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired applique tee
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog, Adventures in Dressmaking, showing how you can create this Anthropologie-inspired appliqued t-shirt. Tres chic! Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Heart catnip toys for kitty Valentines
When handing out Valentines this year, don’t forget your feline friends. She needs a little pressie, too! You can make one for her with a tutorial at Sew4Home showing how to make catnip-filled heart toys for cats. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric animals to cut and assemble
Head over to C&T Publishing blog to get the pattern for these no-sew animals. This free template is an excerpt from 100+ No-Sew Fabric Crafts for Kids by Mary Link and includes templates for a lion, a zebra, a giraffe, … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart shaped fabric rose wreath for Valentine’s Day
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial for making this lovely heart-shaped wreath covered with fabric rosettes. Put one on your door for Valentine’s Day! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Smashed Peas and Carrots]
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Tutorial: Heart shaped fabric rose wreath for Valentine’s Day
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial for making this lovely heart-shaped wreath covered with fabric rosettes. Put one on your door for Valentine’s Day! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Smashed Peas and Carrots]
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Tutorial: Felt conversation heart cookies for Valentine’s Day
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make these fun felt conversation hearts. She made them as felt pretend cookies for her kids to play with, inspired by some real cookies she saw that were made to look like conversation … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s Day chair backer treat bags
Amy from Our Scoop made these these super cute bags to hang on the backs of her chairs as a special place for the Valentine’s Day treats. She was inspired by similar bags she saw at Pottery Barn Kids. She … Read More...
Free pattern: Mushroom pincushion from Lila Tueller
Lila Tueller has created these mushroom pincushions, and she’s sharing the pattern for free! It’s free only for a limited time, so go get it while you can. Go to the free pattern.
[photo from Lila Tueller Designs]
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Tutorial: Small pouch with three pockets
Spinndiva from Rambling Designs shows us how to make this sweet little pouch. It features one large pocket at the back and two smaller pockets on the front. A flap buttons down to close it up. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Framed ruffle heart for Valentine’s decor
Amanda from I Sew, Do You? shows how you can make this ruffle heart. Frame it and hang it on your wall for some fun Valentine’s decor. Go to the tutorial.
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