Dora shared a tutorial on her to make these LEGO figure shirts on her blog, Plenty of Paprika.
I haven’t seen The Lego Movie, but I have heard the “Everything is Awesome” song. Dora created these with her children, you’ll … Read More...
Tutorial | Quick Fabric Cards
I love this idea because there are so many variations you can do. The original tutorial from A Spoonful of Sugar Designs is for making cards using fabric scraps, but the way it’s done means you can totally use paper … Read More...
Tutorial | Simple Fabric Flowers
Are your summer flowers fading away in the garden? Make yourself an entire bouquet to use on your layouts with this simple tutorial from Jamie. You’ll only need some basic hand sewing skills to make them, plus use up … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girls Pleated Square Tunic
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for her Pleated Square Tunic for little girls. She used a cotton fabric for the main shirt, and faux leather to trim the sleeves and bottom hem. The cotton and leather … Read More...
No Sew Pumpkin Appliqué Tutorial
SAHM of “Beneath the Magnolias” is a crafty wife and southern mom! Like the rest of us she has a list of things she wants to make and never gets around to it. She saw this Pumpkin Appliquéd pillow at … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled sweatshirt scarf
Karen from Sew Many Ways put her daughters’ old school sweatshirts to good use, recycling them into this soft snuggly scarf. Now each daughter has a warm scarf with memories attached. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. … Read More...
Affordable and Easy DIY Patio Accents
If you are like me, you would love to have a beautiful and relaxing outdoor space. Somewhere to sit and relax in the quiet cool evening and just have a minute to yourself enjoying the fresh air. However, creating the … Read More...
Free pattern: It’s a Wrap top
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her It’s A Wrap top. The wrap front top has quickly become a wardrobe staple for her. The drapey wrap front is figure flattering, and it looks good made from … Read More...
DIY Leather + Teak Clock
This Scandinavian inspired clock incorporates a thrift store leather belt and wooden plate to create a sleek and modern addition to any home. Who knew you could take a wooden plate, a cheap clock kit and a thrifted belt and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sensory pillowcase
Amy from One Artsy Mama made a special pillowcase for a child with sensory sensitivities related to touch. He had been having trouble sleeping because the fabric on his pillowcase bothered him. But when she let him choose the fabrics, … Read More...
Cynthia Morgan – Casting Glass Part 2
Have I mentioned how much I love casting glass? It’s the journey not the destination, right? Casting is a rather involved process that can turn off even the most passionate glass folk. Not me though. And certainly not Cynthia Morgan… Read More...
Cheep Chic DIY Bird Pillows DIY
Gets yourself some inexpensive throw pillows and some wool felt; a pair of scissors, and fabric glue. Cut shapes of your choice out of the felt or use “Good Housekeeping’s” patterns. You and use this idea for every season and … Read More...
Are You Recycling Your Old Containers?
Whether you have a collection of favorite containers, or just want to find a way to try to get a bit more organized, this post from Buzzfeed is a must read for you! Upcycling a container is not only cost … Read More...
Tutorial: Gift box sewing kit
Carolyn from Homework shows you can make a small sewing kit using a cardboard gift box. She makes them pretty by covering them in fabric and lining them with felt. She made up a bunch of these to give to … Read More...
Free pattern: Removable nursing pillow cover
Kelsey from Vanilla Joy shares a free pattern for making a removable cover for a nursing pillow. These covers are expensive to buy and rarely come in the design you want. If you make it yourself, you can choose from … Read More...
Tip: Handwriting on Cards
If you don’t have the perfect saying or sentiment to add to a card why not write it yourself? I know many of us, myself included, don’t particularly like our own handwriting but with a little practice and the right … Read More...
Keeping Spiders Out Of Your Home
This time of the year, we tend to notice more and more of those creepy crawly eight legged bugs both outside and inside our homes. They are not always overly harmful, but not exactly welcome either.
Repelling these tiny arachnids … Read More...
DIY Lavender EO Dryer Sheets
I hate cleaning and laundry but I am willing to do a load if my laundry comes out smelling amazingly good. These Re-usable DIY Laundry dryer sheets are so simple to make. They would make a great alternative housewarming gift … Read More...
Tutorial: Measuring tape fish pendant
Here is a necklace made for sewists! Made by Laura from IsLaura, it features a fish made from a rolled up measuring tape and “beads” made from empty bobbins. She shares a tutorial showing how she made the fish. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel tissue pack cover, two ways
There are plenty of travel tissue pack cover tutorials out there, but this one by Ren of The Inspiring Wren is particularly nice. For starters, she shows how to make them to fit two styles of travel tissue packs – … Read More...