Ashley from Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night shares a tutorial for making her All Wrapped Up Kindle Case. (This will also work for other e-readers, though you’d probably need to adjust the measurements.) She created the fabric cover for … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a photo of a loved one into a thread sketched portrait
Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, and Whatnots created a series of thread sketched portraits to give as Christmas gifts. Isn’t that the coolest? She turned snapshots into line art and then transferred that to fabric to use as a guide … Read More...
Read all about it: Interfacing, fusible webbing, and fusible adhesive
If you’re new to sewing, you may be wondering what interfacing is. Or fusible webbing. Or fusible adhesive. They’re all somewhat similar and can usually be found on the same aisle in the fabric store, but they all work a … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur infinity scarf
Cat from Bride Blu shares a tutorial on her blog shows how to make a soft faux fur infinity scarf. This looks so warm and soft and snuggly for the cold weather! You can make one from half a yard … Read More...
Freebie: Rit Dye recipes for the season’s hottest colors
Every year, Pantone releases a set of colors predicted to be the hottest, trendiest colors in fashion. Rit Dye shares recipes to create these Pantone colors using their dyes. Get the recipes and create (or recreate) your clothing in this … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted silhouette wall art
Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial at Momtastic showing how to make quilted silhouette wall art. You can use any type of image for the silhouette, but personally I’m loving the idea of using your child’s profile. This … Read More...
Read all about it: Winners of the Solids-Only Tote Challenge announced
Rikka from Ricochet and Away! announced the winners of the Solids-Only Tote Challenge that she co-hosted with Keren from Sew La Vie!. Go to Rikka’s post now to see who won, and also to see photos of all … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-style faux fur collar
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls continues her Faux Fur Week series with a tutorial showing how to make a removable faux fur collar with retro vintage charm. She was inspired by the fashion in old movies from the 1950s … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro rotary phone purse
Chica and Jo share a tutorial showing how to make a unique purse that looks just like an old style rotary phone. That’s because they use the parts of an old phone . The receiver becomes the purse handle, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Transfer a tissue paper sewing pattern to freezer paper
Sewing patterns are often printed on flimsy tissue paper. That’s fine if you only plan to make the project once or twice, but for a pattern that you intend to use over and over, it’s a good idea to transfer … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own buttons from shrink plastic
Sometimes a store-bought button just won’t do. For those projects, Haley Pierson-Cox from The Zen of Making shows how you can make your own buttons out of shrink plastic. You can cut them in any shape, and then use high … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace covered pullover sweater
Ashley from My Happily Ever After and Distracted Ashley shows how she recreated the look of a lace sweater she saw online. The inspiration piece cost $46, but she was able to make hers for a fraction of the cost … Read More...
Tutorial: Tudor Rose dimensional fabric flower
Rikka from Ricochet and Away! shares a tutorial showing how to create a stunning layered fabric flower called the Tudor Rose. The pattern and tutorial for the dimensional fabric flower were originally authored by SavvySeams.com, a website that is no … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy faux fur vest
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a boxy vest out of faux fur. The tutorial is part of the Faux Fur Week series she’s got going on right now. The simple shape of the boxy vest … Read More...
Free pattern: Flat Gatsby-style cap
About Goodness shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a flat Gatsby-style cap. The classic hat has never really gone out of fashion, but it’s becoming even more popular lately. You can make this a cold-weather or warm-weather hat … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pillowcase with just three seams
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares her first video tutorial of 2012 on her blog, showing how to make a pillowcase. With just three seams, it’s a quick and easy project perfect for gift giving or for a charity project.… Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork square floor cushion
Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine shows how she made this awesome patchwork floor cushion. The top and bottom are made from a patchwork of 4 large fabric squares, tufted in the middle with a fabric-covered button. I am LOVING the … Read More...
Tutorial: Knitting needle roll
RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a knitting needle roll. The fabric organizer has tall narrow pockets for holding knitting needles. If knitting isn’t your thing, you can easily adjust the pattern to hold crochet … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a tube pillow
Shari from Fresh Crayons shows how to make a tube pillow. A long round pillow can make a pretty accent for your bedding set. It’s also a good shape for reading or watching TV while laying down in bed. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Smart bag with vinyl accents
Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine shows how to make this smart bag with vinyl accents. The design inspired by a similar bag from Talbot’s (no longer available), though her version is made to be more durable than the inspiration bag. … Read More...