Melissa from Melly Sews shares a post over at Keeping It Simple showing four ways to finish your seams. She shows an overlock stitch (made on a serger), a faux overlock stitch that you can make on your sewing machine, … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt checkers take along game
Dana from MADE shows how to sew up a felt checkers game that you can take along with you. She shows how to make a felt checkerboard and checkers. She links out to a previous tutorial to make the drawstring … Read More...
Tutorial: Stacked cone Christmas tree ornaments
Rachel from Handmade Charlotte shows how to make these Christmas tree ornaments out of stacked felt cones. They’re super cute made out of felt, but you could also fuse two layers of cotton together to make the trees in fabric … Read More...
Make Your Own Cork Coasters
I think these coasters are just too fun! I love the simple designs that totally make a statement, and I think these would make wonderful gifts as well. You can get the tutorial over at Lana Red: Cork Coaster DIY… Read More...
Pretty Breakfast Tray
isn’t it pretty? You can change the paper patterns to suit your tastes, but this would be a wonderful gift for mom or your sister. Would actually make a really nice Mother’s Day gift as well. Tutorial over at Mother … Read More...
Homemade for the Holidays, Day 11: Kool-Aid Lip Gloss
This would be a great one for kids to make for friends or family but this will take adult supervision. And be sure to read the notes on top carefully. You have to heat up the ingredients which will “cook” … Read More...
Homemade for the Holidays, Day 10: Jack Daniels Soap Dispenser
Easy, festive and perfect for those who live in Tennessee OR drink whiskey OR have a sense of humor, showcase your homemade liquid soap in this Jack Daniels bottle. This is a fun and fast one from CurlyBirds. Get … Read More...
Peppermint Candy Stocking Ornaments
These are now my new favorite candies-melted-in-the-oven treats: Peppermint candy stocking ornaments. Personalized, no less. Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Sugartown Sweets.
Free tat pattern: Snowflake triangle ornament
Diane (Lace-Lovin’ Librarian) shares her pattern for this pretty triangular “doodad” with a snowflake at the center. Wouldn’t it be pretty on your tree! Go to her post for the instructions.
How to embellish a gift bag with doilies and scrap paper
This idea and tutorial on how to embellish gift bags with paper doilies featured at the blog capungmungil camp is great for the up coming holiday season. Not only that I bet it would be a great way to dress … Read More...
Tutorial: Snowy mountain throw pillow
Merrilee from Mer Mag guest blogs over at Design Sponge with a tutorial showing how to make a snowy mountain throw pillow. It’s neat on its own, but how fun would it be to stitch up a whole series to … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple boxy top with buttons up the back
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a boxy top that buttons up the back. The shape is simple and easy to draft, especially if you have a boxy top already that you can use as a guide. … Read More...
Tutorial: Dining chair back covers
Sarah from Sewing Parts Online guest blogs at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a set of chair back covers to dress up your dining room chairs for the holidays. You could actually make a … Read More...
Freebie: Practice straight line sewing with a free printable
If you’re brand spankin’ new to sewing, the first skill to conquer is sewing in a straight line. It’s actually very easy, but you’ll need to some practice with your machine, learning how to guide the fabric under the needle … Read More...
Free pattern: Taylor’s Pajama Pants in baby and kid sizes
Create Kids Couture shares a free pattern over at Fabric.com for their Taylors Pajama Pants in baby and kid sizes. It’s an easy project, suitable for a beginner and a quick sew for a more advanced sewer. The pattern includes … Read More...
DIY Gifts for Kids – B-Inspired Mama
There’s just enough time to craft up some special gifts for the holidays and B-Inspired Mama has you covered! They’ve rounded up 55+ DIY gifts to craft for kids. There are several categories: craft kits, puppets, dress up and … Read More...
Video tutorial: Cutting silk through paper
Jen from Grainline Studio shares a tip for cutting out pattern pieces out of silk. She layers the crawly silk fabric between two layers of paper to stabilize it during cutting. Go to her blog to read more about how … Read More...
Tutorial: Reindeer hooded towel
Amber from Crazy Little Projects has a new hooded towel tutorial to share with us. This time it’s a reindeer hooded towel. How cute is he with his reindeer antlers and bright shiny nose!! Go to her blog for the … Read More...
DIY Wooden Ring Bearer Box
For a fun twist on the traditional ring bearer pillow, check out this tutorial at The Knotty Bride for a personalized alternative. A wooden ring box with the couple’s initials provides a safe method for transporting the rings down the … Read More...
Felt Hot Cup of Cocoa Ornament Tutorial
Beverly of “Flamingo Toes” has is clever hot Cocoa cup with marshmallows to deck out you Christmas tree; her Felt Hot Cocoa Ornament tutorial for you to create in any color you fancy, but I think the marshmallows should remain … Read More...