Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a duffel bag sized just right for an 18″ doll. This is SO cute!! Think of all the doll things that can be put in this bag! Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Autumn Oak Leaf Wreath
Kimara and Michelle from Wee Folk Art share a tutorial at Rhythm of the Home showing how to make this Autumn Oak Leaf Wreath. It’s pieced from fabric with a fall-themed print and a solid fabric stenciled with an oak-leaf … Read More...
Tutorial: Cowl scarf from an old sweater
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a tutorial at Rhythm of the Home showing how to turn an old sweater in a pretty new cowl scarf. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Replace a broken front fly zipper
Jennifer Stern from J. Stern Designs shows how to replace a broken front fly zipper in a pair of pants. Find out how to do it.
[photo from J. Stern Designs]
Tutorial: Sleepy Daisy plushie
CraftBits has the how-t0 for making this super cute Sleepy Daisy plushie. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Quick and easy chair cushions from placemats
Shelly from Fourteen Countess shows how she turned some dollar store placemats into cushions for her dining chairs. What a great idea for some quick and easy cushions! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Super simple scarf with chain embellishment
Taylor from MaryJanes and Galoshes guest blogs over at The Idea Room with a tutorial showing how to make this super simple scarf with metal chain embellishment. The little metal circles hanging from the side of the scarf give it … Read More...
Free pattern: Spa hair drying wrap
Molly from The Creative Maven shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this spa hair drying wrap. Use it to wrap up your hair after a shower or bath. The terry cloth will absorb the moisture from your web … Read More...
Tutorial: Candy corn bunting
Jen from Tatertots and Jello shows how to make a fun fall decoration – a candy corn bunting. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Portable Tea Party
Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to make this portable tea party setup. It includes napkins, placemats (which could double as fabric plates), and a tablecloth that cinches up into a drawstring bag to carry it all in. And did … Read More...
Tutorial: Paint your own custom fabric prints
Ann from As a Canvas guest blogs at No Big Dill (her sister’s blog) with a tutorial showing how she created this handpainted design on this dress she made for her daughter. If you want to know how to create … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a smocked top from a dress shirt
Suzie from Su Sews So-So shows how to make this smocked top out of a man’s dress shirt. What a cute top! The shirt is held up by the elastic smocking, so the halter is optional. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Roman shade
Rachel from Growing Up Married shows how to make a Roman shade. The simple lines of a Roman shade show off a pretty fabric. They have the added bonus of not requiring as much yardage as gathered curtains. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a thread chain for a button loop
Head over to Oliver + S to find out how to make a thread chain. A thread chain can be used in place of a buttonhole for a button closure, usually when there’s one button on the back of a … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to stitch down foldover elastic
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shares a video tutorial showing how to add foldover elastic (FOE) to the edge of a piece of fabric. FOE comes in a wide variety of colors and is an easy to to … Read More...
Tutorial: Alphabet pillows with turned edge applique
Farrah from Craft “a” world shows how she made these pillows with turned edge appliqued letters on them. The letters are actually icons from her son’s favorite computer program – Adobe Photoshop. If you know someone who loves their graphics … Read More...
Read all about it: Getting started with knits
If you’ve been seeing all the cool projects that people are making with knit fabrics but are hesitant to work with this stretchy fabric, take a look at this post by Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs. She walks you … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s pajamas from knit fabric
Jessica from Subtle Tee shares a tutorial for making a pair of long-sleeved, long pants pajamas for kids. The ribbing at the ankles keeps the pants from shifting or riding up as the child sleeps. Made from soft, stretchy knit … Read More...
Tutorial: Create honeycomb tucks
Caroline from Atelier Caroline shows how to make these beautiful honeycomb tucks in a piece of fabric. It creates an allover dimensional design that would be fabulous on a decorative pillow or on the bodice of a fancy dress. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Cupcake color matching game
Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how to make this cupcake-themed color matching game for babies and toddlers. The soft fabric cupcakes all have different color icing, each matching a different well in the muffin tin. Get the tute.