La Todera shares a free PDF tutorial for making this stuffed shamrock brooch. Or make four petals for a lucky four-leaf clover brooch. Go to La Todera for the download.
[photo from La Todera]
Tutorial: Round pop-out zippered pocket
Jacq from Begin with B guest blogs in the Sew In Tune series at Melly Sews with a little boy outfit inspired by the song “Call Me Maybe”. The pants tutorial showing how to make the round pop-out zippered pocket … Read More...
Read all about it: 13 ways to add pattern to fabric using household materials
If the perfect print for your sewing project is impossible to find, why not take matters into your own hands and DIY the print? Dana from MADE shares 13 ways that you can use common household materials to add pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Dress shirt patchwork duvet cover
This duvet cover is made from a patchwork of repurposed dress shirts. How awesome is that!! The buttons across the opening are actually made from the button plackets cut from the shirts. Head over to The Mother Huddle to find … Read More...
Tip: Change the Shape of a Stamp
Since clear stamps are somewhat flexible you can sometimes change their shape. For instance if you have a circle you can place it on your block like an oval or a straight line can be made curvy. The Stamps of … Read More...
Die-Cut Denim Earrings Tutorial
Pearl Blay shares with us a tutorial she recently posted on her blog “The Beading Gems Journal.” In this tutorial she shows us how to make a lovely pair of “Die-Cut Denim Earrings.” Mrs. Pearl describes … Read More...
How to: Applique on crochet
In honor of Chinese New Year, Agy of Green Issues refashioned a crocheted sweater into a kebaya (a Malay blouse) by adding colorful fabric appliques. What a beautiful modern take on a lovely tradition. Find out how she did it … Read More...
Four fiber-art techniques
Wilma of Empress Wu Designs explains four fiber-art techniques that you’ll want to add to your repertoire. They’re all enticing, but the one I want to try first is a fusing technique. Wilma says,
… Read More...If you like working with sheer
Kids Art Plush Figures
How much fun would it be to see how each member of your family creates a bunny plush figure?? You can find the how to over at Sweet Sugar Mama.
Spiff up a sweater with yarn roses
Carolyn of Homework shares a great idea for updating a tired sweater. She uses novelty yarn to create colorful rolled roses to embellish the neckline. While her post isn’t a tutorial, she includes enough information for most crafters to try … Read More...
Tutorial: Spa-style slippers
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shows how you can make a pair of spa-style slippers. Her example shows a pair of little girl slippers but you can make them in any size, baby through adult. They slide on like spa slippers, … Read More...
Paper Cup Favor Boxes
I’m so in love with this idea for turning an every day paper cup into a favor box for candies. Dress them up to match your party or occasion. The post is in French, but the photographs show clearly how … Read More...
Tutorial: Mesh laundry bags in school colors
Sew4Home shows how you can make mesh laundry bags. They’re color blocked so you can make them in school colors – perfect for college kids or just die hard sports fans. Their tutorial includes cutting dimensions to make them in … Read More...
Tutorial: Wonky House Quilt Block
Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife shares on her blog, step-by-step with lots of great photos, how to make this wonky house block. She builds her house with a log cabin base. Finishing at 12 inches, it’s a good size for … Read More...
HOW TO MAKE A ST. PATRICK’S WREATH
This is so pretty with the two tone effect Wanessa used. The natural shades of grays, styrofoam circle that is somewhat exposed and then the charming shades of green make this so delightful. Find this lovely ST. PATRICK’S WREATH tutorial … Read More...
Patchwork pillow cover for baby
Tracey of thrift. nest. sew. used a tutorial she found over at A Load Of Craft to make her patchwork version of a baby feeding pillow cover. She used the fabric line Oh Deer! by Moda for the top, and … Read More...
Budget & Kid-Friendly Craft Studio
A reader from Handmade Charlotte shared this budget friendly and kid friendly crafting area that she was inspired to make after visiting the blog. After you click through, you will be able to visit another post that shows you her … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow ‘Stache tote bag
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make this fun tote bag with a rainbow mustache. The rainbow fabric is pieced from strips of solids and reverse appliqued behind the white fabric of the tote. Go to her tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Mending torn Barbie clothes
Barbie clothes get a lot of wear. All the dressing and undressing of the dolls puts a lot of strain on the tiny seam allowances and thin fabric. Rachael Rabbit shows what to do when Barbie clothes get ripped or … Read More...
Tutorial: 18″ doll book tote
Jessica from Mom4Real guest blogs in the Dressing Up Dolly series at Nap Time Crafters, showing how to make an itty book tote for an 18″ doll. It takes just 2 6″x6″ squares of fabric, plus a bit of … Read More...