Melony from Mel Designs shows how to create one of a kind Christmas ornaments out of canvas and burlap. The plain fabric is painted, stitched, and embellished to create a layered, collage-y decoration for your tree. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Stylish bag from faux leather
If you’re looking to craft a stylish and versatile accessory, the “Trendy Faux Leather Handbag” tutorial from Sew4Home is a fantastic guide. This project combines elegance with practicality, resulting in a handbag that’s perfect for both daily use and special … Read More...
Tutorial: Hand Toasty microwaveable hand warmer
Jen from The Crafting Fiend shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Hand Toasty, a small rice pack that you can heat in the microwave and put in your pocket to keep your hands warm. In … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing machine cover
Bridgit from Wag Doll shows how to make a cover for your sewing machine. The cover slides easily over the top to protect it from dust when the machine is not in use and looks much prettier than the plastic … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pouch with a reverse applique label
Cation Designs shows how she used a reverse applique technique on a zippered pouch. The image peeking through the fabric window serves as a visual label for the contents of the pouch. In her example, it’s an awesome beaker image. … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s pleated bubble dress
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to create a simple church dress for a little girl. It pairs a plain bodice with a pleated bubble skirt. A pretty bow at the waist finishes it off. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Felt and doily Christmas ornament
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make a simple but beautiful Christmas ornament from felt and a small doily. Get the tute.
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It’s new: Stitch Social discounts for sewers
Websites offering deep discounts and daily specials are all over the place. I love me some Groupon and Living Social. And now there’s a daily special made just for us sewing types.
It’s called Stitch Social, and each day … Read More...
Create H.O.P.E. sew-along
Hopeful Threads is hosting a sew-along during the month of November for projects made using patterns from Create H.O.P.E., an organization that donates all proceeds of their sewing patterns to foundations worldwide working with orphans. Two of the sew-along … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched notebook paper gift tags
Beverly from Flamingo Toes Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use a bit of machine stitching to create notebook paper lines on a gift tag. She includes a printable sheet of gift tags. Her project was … Read More...
Tutorial: Spiral cowl neck
Pam from Fashion Sewing Supply and Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows how to create this beautiful spiral cowl neck. It’s made in much the same way as a simple cowl or turtleneck, but with a clever twist. Get thet … Read More...
Tutorial: Hooded duck towel
Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how to make a hooded duckie towel. A special towel can make bathtime fun for a small child. This would make a great Christmas gift! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Naptime Crafters]
Tutorial: DIY eye patch for “lazy eye”
Children with a “lazy eye” (also known as Amblyopia) need to wear an eye patch for a period of time to help correct their vision. But wearing an eye patch isn’t necessarily all that much fun, and the little fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: “Vest of Friends” little boy’s vest
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial for making the little boy version of her “Vest of Friends” vest. She added an argyle applique down one side of the pinstriped vest. Cute!! Get the tute.
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Video tutorial: Tie a quick, neat knot at the end of your thread
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares her trick for creating quick, neat knots at the end of your thread. Her method is so much faster than mine, and looks so much cooler. It’s a video tutorial so you can … Read More...
Free pattern: Scrappy house ornament
Kim from Retro Mama shares a free pattern on her blog for making a sweet scrappy house ornament. The photo of the little house ornaments she made is absolutely yummy with all of the colors and patterns. The bottoms are … Read More...
Tutorial: Cheater method for sizing down a shirt
Megan Nielsen shares her cheater version of sizing down a shirt. It only works for sizing down shirts that are 1-2 sizes too big, but it can be done without cutting and reattaching the sleeves. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Easy fringed linen napkins
Kaytie from Garden Kitchen Home shows how she made this beautiful fringed linen napkins. It’s a quick and easy project, and looks so nice on your tablesetting. Her project was her response to the Pinterest Challenge over at Young House … Read More...
Tutorial: Sunprint your fabric using Dye-na-Flow transparent fabric paint
Head over to Craftside where Stefanie Girard (editor of our Recycled Crafts section) shares a tutorial on how to use the sun’s rays and Dye-na-Flow transparent fabric paint to create custom fabric prints. The tutorial is an excerpt from … Read More...
Tutorial: “Vest of Friends” little girl’s fitted vest
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a fitted vest for a little girl. It’s inspired by menswear, but gets a definite little girl vibe with a row of ruffles around the neck. Get the tute.
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