Stacey from Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy made this soft fabric pocket watch for her son so that he can pretend to be a train conductor. It has two fabric pieces that are “hinged” together at the top so he … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Ruffled shower curtain
Kerri from cute little disaster and Lovelies & Reas’ Designs shows the ruffled curtain she made, inspired by a similar one she saw in an Anthropologie catalog. (Have you noticed how many awesome sewing projects are inspired by Anthropologie?) Read … Read More...
Tutorial: Shopping cart seat buckle for little kids
Many shopping carts come equipped with seat belts, but they’re often broken or tangled. When this happens, it can be difficult to keep a child sitting down in the cart. Care from Obsessively Stitching has a solution with a D-ring … Read More...
Tutorial: Shopping cart seat buckle for little kids
Many shopping carts come equipped with seat belts, but they’re often broken or tangled. When this happens, it can be difficult to keep a child sitting down in the cart. Care from Obsessively Stitching has a solution with a D-ring … Read More...
Tutorial: Shopping cart seat buckle for little kids
Many shopping carts come equipped with seat belts, but they’re often broken or tangled. When this happens, it can be difficult to keep a child sitting down in the cart. Care from Obsessively Stitching has a solution with a D-ring … Read More...
Tutorial: Teach kids to sew while making this simple tote bag
If you’re wanting to teach your kids to sew, or perhaps are learning to sew yourself, this tote bag project by Pascale at //Between the Lines// is a great way to start. You’ll learn some basic sewing skills and you’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Ice scraper with hand mitt
It doesn’t get cold very often down here in Arkansas (southern U.S.), but when it does I like to be prepared. Amy from The Idea Room shows how to make this hand mitt that fits around an ice scraper to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a fabric watchband
Jen from Cre8tive Quilter shows how to give your watch a quick facelift with a new watchband from your favorite fabrics. It sports a D-ring closure. They’re quick to make from and require only small strips of fabric. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up scissor organizer
Head over to Craftzine to find out how to sew a roll-up organizer for your scissors. It keeps all of your scissors stored neatly in one spot and tied up with a pretty bow. Go to the tutorial.
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Lookie what she made: Fold-up toy car playmat
Lookie what Care from Obsessively Stitching made for her kids to play with their cars! It’s a playmat made from fabric printed with a street pattern. The pockets at the side each hold a car, and the whole thing folds … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork heart sachet for Valentine’s Day
Sew4Home shows how to make these pretty heart-shaped patchwork sachets. Give them as small Valentine’s Day gifties, or use them to decorate your house. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Patchwork heart sachet for Valentine’s Day
Sew4Home shows how to make these pretty heart-shaped patchwork sachets. Give them as small Valentine’s Day gifties, or use them to decorate your house. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: How to take in the neck when refashioning a T-shirt or sweater
This winter I’ve been having a ball (and saving TONS of money) refashioning adult-sized sweaters into dresses for my daughter. (See the tutorials at Smashed Peas and Carrots, Get Your Craft On, or Make It and Love It.) Now that … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle-butt onesie and baby leggings gift set
Fawnda from Fireflies & Jellybeans shows how to make a ruffle-butt onesie and pair of legwarmers. The coordinating set would make an awesome handmade baby gift. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Girl’s gored skirt from a pair of adult jeans
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to turn a pair of adult jeans into a gored skirt for a girl. The flower appliques around the bottom of the skirt are absolutely … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a keyhole neck on a t-shirt
What the Craft shows how to make a keyhole neck on a t-shirt. Add this detail to your next refashion or shirt that you sew from scratch. Go to the tutorial.
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Lil Blue Boo & Dharma Trading Design Challenge
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo has just announced her design challenge. To enter, create a garment using a Lil Blue Boo pattern and then use at LEAST one of the following techniques: fabric dyeing, fabric painting, stenciling, fabric transfers, screen … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a mail sorter to hang on your wall
Gina from bright and blithe shows how to sew a hanging mail sorter. With pockets for things to be filed, things to be paid, things that require action, and things to be sorted, you’ll be able to keep your mail … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a clearance tablecloth into a Christmas tree skirt
Christmas may have come and gone, but there’s still time to squeeze in one last Christmas sewing project before you get all your decorations packed away. With all of the after-Christmas clearance sales going on, it’s a good time to … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Week calendar with daily weather
Papgena from Papgena Made It shows the fabric calendar she created to help her daughter learn the days of the week. A circle marker shows which day it is, and the removable icons show the weather for each day. Read … Read More...