Stacie from The Creative Crate guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make her Lil Hand Warmers. The small rice-filled flannel pouches can be heated in the microwave and then put them in your kids’ coat … Read More...
Tutorial: Grand Pinwheel and Pom Pom Tree Skirt
Sew4Home has the how-to for making this tree skirt pieced with a large pinwheel design. It’s shaped like a square, with oversized pom poms at each corner. Pretty bows keep it tied together around the tree. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Quick A-line skirt
Lynne from Sugar City Journal shows how to make a A-line skirt. They’re quick and easy to make, and the simple lines work well with both solids and busier prints. She made them for her school-aged daughter, but this same … Read More...
Tutorial: Herringbone tucks
Caroline from Atelier Caroline shares a tutorial showing how to make alternating tucks for a cool herringbone effect. She used hers to make a gorgeous throw pillow. Get the how-to.
[photo from Atelier Caroline]
Tutorial: Girl’s tiered ruffle dress from a long-sleeved tee
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a girl’s long-sleeved shirt into a tiered ruffled dress. Because you start with a store-bought shirt, all you have to do is gather … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom fringe throw pillow
If you like pom pom fringe, you’ll love this pillow by Susan from Living With Punks. It’s literally covered in pom pom fringe. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Little girl’s pillowcase dress from shirt sleeves
Papgena from Papgena Made It shows how she created this pillowcase style dress for her young daughter – out of the sleeves from a button down shirt. Clever idea!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Papgena Made It]
Tutorial: Camera strap cover with a lenscap pocket
Melissa from HoneyScrap shows how to make a camera strap cover with a small pocket for holding your lenscap. I love it when things that are practical are also so pretty! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from HoneyScrap]
Tutorial: Easy felt camera cozy
Katie from Punk Projects guest blogs at Campfire Chic with a tutorial showing to make a cute little camera cozy. It’s made from felt, so it’s a quick sew. The dimensions she gives are for a cozy that fits her … Read More...
Tutorial: Deep Pocket Scarf to keep your neck and hands warm
Delia from Delia Creates shares a tutorial showing how to make this snuggly warm scarf with deep pockets. The scarf is long enough to wrap around your neck and hang down far enough for your hands to sit comfortably in … Read More...
Tutorial: Linen and measuring tape dishtowels
Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make these lovely dishtowels. They’re made from linen and trimmed with twill tape that’s printed with a measuring tape design. The result is a dishtowel that is both practical … Read More...
Tutorial: Linen and measuring tape dishtowels
Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make these lovely dishtowels. They’re made from linen and trimmed with twill tape that’s printed with a measuring tape design. The result is a dishtowel that is both practical … Read More...
Tutorial: Finishing edges with bias tape
Thera Joyce from Swagger Savvy Designs and Crafty Pirate shows how to finish the edges of your sewing projects with bias tape. Bias tape is particularly useful when hemming a curved piece of fabric – the stretchy bias strips hug … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s winter dress from a sweater and a long-sleeved tee
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to make a girl’s winter dress. She made it from a boy’s sweater and long-sleeved tee. LOVE it! Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Baby leg warmers
Sandy from Moments of Mommyhood shows how to make a pair of baby leg warmers. They look so cute on baby legs, and keep their little legs warm without the hassle of a full pair of pants. She made them … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellish a shirt with folded and layered fabric flowers
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares the how-t0 on her blog for embellishing a t-shirt with these folded and layered fabric flowers. Each flower is made from 6 circles of knit fabric that she has folded and stitched … Read More...
How to Make a Ribbon and silk flower elastic wrist corsage
Little Treasures shares a lovely DIY project that’s perfect for special occasions — learn how to make a beautiful wrist corsage using ribbon, silk flowers, and a simple elastic band. This charming accessory combines elegance and ease, making it not … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY romantic ruffle cardigan
Sabrina from Honor Roll shows how to turn a plain cardigan into this romantic ruffle cardigan, inspired by a similar look from Banana Republic. The ruffles are made from different types of fabric – cottons, chiffons, whatever strikes your fancy. … Read More...
Tutorial: Scalloped poinsettia garland
Kimara from Wee Folk Art shows how to make a lovely poinsettia garland for the holidays. The scallops are a unique take on a hanging garland. Instead of ribbons draping from a mantel, this garland is made up of a … Read More...
Tutorial: Long-sleeved peasant dress for toddlers
I love a peasant dress for summertime wear, but what about when the temperatures start to dip? Amy from Little Bean Workshop guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial for making a long-sleeved version. The construction is the same, … Read More...