Radiant Orchid is Pantone’s color of the year for 2014. Justine from Sew Country Chick shares the recipe to make this color in RIT dye, so you can dye your clothing (or shoes, as she shows in this photo) to … Read More...
Tutorial: Painted ombre chevron fabric
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how she created the painted ombre chevron around the hem of a skirt she made for her daughter. I’m loving the yellow! It looks like summertime!! She used shaped painter’s tape … Read More...
Video tutorial: Boho-style lace dress from a tablecloth and sheet
Marta from 2nd Funniest Thing shares a video tutorial showing how you can make this beautiful lace covered dress from a table cloth and a sheet. She shows it as a boho-style wedding dress, but it doesn’t have to be … Read More...
Free pattern: Long arm oven mitts
Somehow I’ve collected quite a few cute oven mitts, most of them with kitties printed on them. I want to love them, but the oven mitts I actually use are a rather plain pair that reach longer down my arms. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom Pom Pillowcase Dress
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts guest blogs at SNAP! with a tutorial showing how to make this Pom Pom Pillowcase Dress. Pillowcases are generally to find, and it only takes a few steps to turn it into a dress. The … Read More...
Get a peek into the sewing pattern design process
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to produce a sewing pattern, check out this post by Deby from So Sew Easy. She shows the evolution of her Carry All Bag pattern as it moves through the different stages of … Read More...
Tutorial: High chair back cushion
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home shows how to make a cushion for a high chair seat. A pocket at the top of the cushion fits over the back of the seat so it’s easy to put on and take … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace yoke sweetheart tee
Becca from Creative Notions shows how to make her lace yoke sweetheart top. It has a sweetheart lines where the lace yoke attaches to the bodice, but the actual neck line is a crew neck that you’d find on more … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered fabric wallet
Cynthia from Meringue Designs and Deep Thoughts By Cynthia shows how you can these fabric wallets. She uses machine embroidery to add colorful geometric designs to the outside. Inside, there are pockets for credit cards and paper money, as well … Read More...
Tutorial: Car seat canopy with perfect turned corners
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a car seat canopy with folded corners embellished with big buttons. The folded corners give a peek at the perfectly coordinating lining. She includes a bonus video tutorial showing the method her … Read More...
Tutorial: Body pillow made from two pillow shams
Lisa from Mabey She Made It is over at While He Was Napping today with a tutorial showing how to make a body pillow out of two smaller pillow shams. It’s a quick, easy project requiring just a couple of … Read More...
Tutorial: Monster face wash cloths
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial over at Momtastic showing how you can turn a plain wash cloth in these crazy fun monster face wash cloths. Cute, cute!! You can go wild with the design, giving each monster face … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric covered buttons, with or without a special kit
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shows how to make fabric covered buttons, with or without the special button covering kit you can buy at the fabric store. The kit will come with basic instructions, but her tutorial is more detailed and … Read More...
Tutorial: Classic lined canvas tote
Ren from The Inspired Wren shows how to make this lined canvas tote. The style is a classic, with a reinforced bottom and a pocket tucked between the handles. It’s a great bag for library trips, picnics at the park, … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt rainbow birthday crown
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest made this fabulous rainbow birthday crown for her daughter. How can a day NOT be special when you get to wear such an awesome crown? If you want to make one for your own child – … Read More...
Tutorial: Fancy Nancy or shabby chic duvet cover
Amber from Tangible Artiste shares a tutorial at Grosgrain showing how to make fancy trim duvet cover. It’s easily made from two bed sheets and a variety of decorative trims. She made for her daughter’s Fancy Nancy themed bedroom, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Slipcover for an IKEA Poang chair and ottoman
IKEA’s Poang chair is super comfy to sit in, and it’s also affordable. The downside is that it’s only available in a handful of colors. Danielle from Stickelberry has a solution, though. She shares a tutorial showing how you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt flower hairclip
Jody from Jody’s Creations shows how to make this pretty felt flower hairclip. It would also make a cute embellishment for an elastic head band. You can sew the whole thing together using hand stitches, making this a good take-along … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather sweater
Faux leather has emerged as one of the hottest trends in the fashion world, offering the sleek, edgy look of leather without the high price tag or ethical concerns. This trend has made its way into all kinds of clothing, … Read More...
Tutorial: Adding trims to seams, no pinning required
Abby from Things for Boys shows how you can add trims to your seam without pinning them in place. Instead, she uses basting stitches to keep them in place while she sews the seam. It’s faster this way and you … Read More...