Emily Tao continues to give us expert pattern drafting tutorials, this time with a video showing how to shorten a sleeve without affecting the shape or circumference of the hem. Because sleeves have angled or curved sides, just lopping … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a button placket for a polo shirt
Melly from Melly Sews shows how to make a button placket for a polo shirt. The polo shown in her tutorial post was part of her entry into last week’s sportswear challenge at Project Run and Play. I’m loving … Read More...
Shrink and stitch a necklace
Two of my favorite crafts come together in these embroidered shrink-plastic pendants by Haley of The Zen of Making. Even better: She’s posted a step-by-step photo tutorial so we can make some, too! See the tute.
Magazine Clock
Love clocks? Like to recycle? Then this is the perfect project for you. Take a generic looking clock and dress it up with some spent magazines, and there you have it! A new clock to dress up your walls. Get … Read More...
Burlap and Ruffle Union Jack Pillow
I love the look of this pretty Union Jack pillow from Gardners 2 Bergers. it’s actually a no-sew project, so don’t be afraid if you are sewing machine challenged! Check out the full post here – from GARDNERS 2 BERGERS: … Read More...
Key Motif Candle Holder Tutorial
Created by Jess shares a creative candle holder decoupage idea. Jess took scrapbooking paper with a cute old-timey key theme and decoupaged it onto a dollar store candle holder. She then took it a step further and added a decorative … Read More...
Dandelions to Jelly
With the amount of dandelions my daughter picks just walking from the car to the front door (I know, I know, we have to mow our lawn) that I am then forced to put in bud vases all over the … Read More...
Kitty, Banana, Marilyn, and Many More Macarons
It’s been way too long since I visied Mactweets (this wonderful site that posts macaron challenges from readers). Check out this fabulous roundup of macarons submitted last month for macaron day, HERE. Shown are adorable kitty macarons from Macaron … Read More...
Tutorial: Posey Blouse with ruffles and ruched cap sleeves
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make her Posey Blouse, with rows of ruffles around the neck and ruched cap sleeves. The edges of the ruffled strips of fabric are fiished with a simple serge, giving them a … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace-up socks
Stefanie Girard, Craft Gossip’s Recycled Crafts editor, shares a tutorial on her personal blog, Sweater Surgery, showing how to restyle a plain pair of socks into a pair that lace up the back. The edges are finished with lace … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s tiered ruffle dress
Jennifer from Une Petit Design shows us how to make a girl’s tiered ruffle dress. The dress itself is lovely, but it’s also finished nicely, with a fully lined bodice and an invisible zipper. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Elastic banded blouse
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff recently scored some suspenders from a thrift store. Crafty mama that she is, she immeidately took them apart for the colored elastic and the clip hardware. She shares a tutorial showing how she used some … Read More...
Tutorial: Mermaid Hair Gel Card
Hair gel, in crafting? Really? Why, yes! Lori for Whiff of Joy stamps has a fun tutorial for using hair gel to make a cool water background for cards. The mermaid stamp is perfect for this but I can also … Read More...
DIY: Gelato Scoop Sugar Scrub
It looks like a scoop of ice cream but really it’s a fun scented sugar scrub…mix m&p soap base with foamy bath butter and sugar and let the fun and the scrubbing begin. Get the step-by-step tutorial from Aussie Soap … Read More...
Show and Tell | Sticky Note Holder
Karen Hanson at The Scrappy Canuck shows us the sticky note holder that she made for here desk. Click here to see more.
Industrial Candleholder DIY
This candle holder looks just like something I’d see in the latest, hippest restaurant to open on the Chicago scene. It’s industrial, simple, metallic and oh so stylish. Made using a hacksaw, copper pipe, and galvanized pipe connectors, this candle … Read More...
Read all about it: Linen fabric
Steph from 3 Hours Past loves to sew with linen, and she devotes a couple of posts to her favorite fabric. In one, she talks about the durability and sustainability of this natural fiber. In the other she gives some … Read More...
Veggie Flower Bouquet
How lovely and healthy… I can see this as a pretty, edible addition to a snack table at a party. Make a bouquet of veggie flowers HERE at Disney Junior.
Video tutorial: Check and correct the fit of a collar stand to avoid puckers
If you find that your handmade buttondown shirts have a little pucker at the top of the button placket, then check out this video by Emily Tao. She explains two reasons for this pucker – the collar stand being … Read More...
PVS Pipe Bud Vase
Oh I love these bud vases made from recycled PVC pipe and photographs! What an ideal gift for mom or just any time of the year. A fabulous conversation piece too. Get the how to over at Mod Podge Rocks! … Read More...