Eileen from Magpie Shinies merges papercrafting with sewing with her a beautiful origami crane ornament made from fabric. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. You could package up a couple of these for a thoughtful gift, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a tablecloth from a bedspread
Having shopped for a tablecloth recently, I can tell you that they’re REALLY expensive, especially if you have a long table to cover up. Even making one yourself can get expensive, as they take a lot of yardage. Becky from … Read More...
Freebie: Child measurement chart
How many times have you been sewing something for a child when the directions say to cut a piece of elastic the length of the child’s waist – and said child is at school, or grandma’s house, anywhere but where … Read More...
Tutorial: Postage stamp wallet
Chica and Jo share a tutorial for making a special wallet to hold your postage stamps. I saw this tutorial right after I finished putting the stamps on my Christmas cards. I had to throw away half of one sheet … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled ribbon Christmas tree shirt
You can find a tutorial for this fun Christmas tree shirt over at Stuff by Ash. The tree is made from strips of ruffled ribbon. You won’t need more than a yard of any one ribbon, so you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Moccasin slippers for boys
Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin show how to make a pair of moccasin slippers for boys. The squarish toe shape and the stitching around the outside give them a more masculine look. Love it! Get the tute.
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Free pattern: Snug Shrug for baby girls
Becky from Owly Baby shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for a sweet Snug Shrug for baby girls. This is such a versatile wrap! You can make it from knit or woven cotton, with or without a … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas wreath keepsake photo pillow
Sharon from Sharon Sews created this sweet keepsake Christmas pillow with a photo of a new family member framed within a ribbon wreath. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Pajama Pants for the Whole Family
Sew4Home shows how to make a pair of comfy pajama pants with a contrast cuff. They work for women, men, boys, and girls, so you can make a pair for everyone in your family. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Unique ruffled hem on a knit garment
Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows how to create a unique ruffle detail near the hem of a knit garment. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Make wrist warmers from a pair of socks
Maya from Little Treasures shows how to make a pair of wrist warmers from a pair of socks. A little bit of lace and a pretty button give them a romantic look. This is a quick sewing project – you … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up tote strap
Steph from Silly Precious Piggies shows how to add a roll-up strap to the bottom of a reversible tote. The strap holds a reusable tote bag all rolled up tight for more compact storage when not in use. What a … Read More...
Tutorial: Brain Christmas ornament
Trekky from Trekky Gets Crafty made this awesome Christmas ornament with an embroidered felt brain. She got the pattern from an anatomy book, but you could draw the right shape by just looking at her example. Want to make one … Read More...
Tutorial: 15 Minute Gift Bag
Ashley from Pretty Posy shows how to make this reusable gift bag from felt. And you can make one in just 15 minutes! She embellished it with a big felt bow, but you can use any shape you like. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew Comfy Wristwarmers
luvinthemommyhood shows how to make a pair of Sew Comfy Wristwarmers. They keep your wrists warm in the cold winter air while keeping your fingers free to open a door, hold a key, type at a computer, or the other … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY fabric labels
Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows two methods for creating your own fabric labels to put in your handsewn projects. After all, your handmade item is a piece of art and deserves the artist’s signature. Her first method uses printable fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a fringed finish to camouflage wear on a seam edge
Kenneth King shares a tutorial at the Threads website showing how he rescued a thrift store jacket that was showing wear at the edge of the collar. Instead of trying to cover it up, he took the worn edges as … Read More...
Giveaway: Fa la la la Felt plus felt goodies
The folks at Lark Crafts have a fa la la la fabulous felty giveaway going on right now on their blog.
THREE of their lucky readers will win a package containing:
- –A copy of Fa la la la Felt by
Read all about it: Christmas ornament project to feed 20 families
Adrienne and Mike from Get20Fed have launched a special Christmas project. Their goal is to raise enough money from the sale of their stuffed fabric Christmas ornaments to feed 20 families at the Interval House in Toronto a Christmas meal. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy burlap wine bags with rolled felt flowers
Rosey from The Nesting Project shows how to sew up some burlap into bags perfectly sized to hold a bottle wine. She embellishes them with rolled felt flowers. A handle at the top makes them easy to carry. Get the … Read More...