Zoe from Sew It Girl shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a tea bag wallet so you can bring your favorite tea with you to a restaurant or friend’s house. There are slots inside to hold … Read More...
Tutorial: Mix n Match Coasters
Kelle Boyd from Ann Kelle shares a free tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of Mix n Match Coasters. The tutorial is part of her Handmade Holidays series. A set of these colorful coasters would make … Read More...
Tutorial: Short Dress Fixer Slip
Remember when a slip peeking out from the bottom of a skirt was a fashion faux-pas? Now it’s a cute fix for a dress or skirt that’s too short. The bottom portion of the slip is made from a ruffle … Read More...
Tutorial: Naughty or Nice reversible throw pillow
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Haul Out The Holly series at Gwenny Penny with a tutorial showing how to make her Naughty or Nice pillow. Flip between the “naughty” or “nice” sides to indicate whether … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a curtain swag to dress up a window
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a curtain swag to dress up a window. She got the fabric to make hers from the skirts of two formal dresses. The dressy fabric is sooo perfect for her daughter’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Cupcake oven mitt
Craft a World shares a tutorial showing how to make an oven mitt shaped like a cupcake. What a cute idea!!! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Make a Hoodie-a-saurus
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shows how she turned a plain sweatshirt hoodie into an awesome Hoodie-a-saurus. The ones she made will be Christmas presents for her nephews. What little boy wouldn’t LOVE one of these? Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: On the Go Toothbrush Holder
Andrea from The Train To Crazy shows how to make a quick and easy, but totally giftable, travel toothbrush holder. It’s made from two washcloths and a length of decorative ribbon. She says it takes just 10 minutes to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt gift card holder with flower embellishment
Lindsay from Craft Buds shows how to make a simple gift card pockets out of felt. A layered felt flower embellishment makes it colorful and pretty. It’s quick and easy to make, especially if you use a die cutter to … Read More...
Tip: Keeping edges even on bias lining
Jeanine from Knots in Thread shares a tip for keeping your lining and your outer fabric nice and even when they’re cut on the bias. After all, you don’t want to invest the time in making a beautiful skirt or … Read More...
Tutorial: Honeycomb fabric ornament
Vanessa from V & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pretty honeycomb ornament out of fabric. Make one for your own tree, or to give as a gift. Get the tute.
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Read all about it: Choosing the right serger stitch for your project
Head over to CraftStylish to read all about choosing the right serger stitch for your project. Go to the article.
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Tutorial: Reversible reusable fabric gift sack
Rather than wrapping a gift in paper that will get torn up and thrown away, a fabric gift sack can be used and reused year after year. Stephanie from Sewing Steph shows how to make a reversible reusable fabric gift … Read More...
Tutorial: Matryoshka ornament and key cover
Tanya from Craft Couture by T.C. shows how to make a matryoshka ornament and key cover. This is so cute!! It looks like a simple fabric ornament, but holes at the top and bottom allow it to slip over a … Read More...
Tutorial: Rolled fringe felt flower
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a rolled fringe felt flower, no sewing required. The fluffy full bloom resembles a mum and looks cute on a hairband or barrette. Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: How to mend a separating pocket
Don’t you hate it when a garment starts ripping right above where a pocket is attached? Crafting a Green World shows how you can repair it with a simple whipstitch. Get the tute.
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Free pattern: Little Red Riding Hood Christmas Ornament
Christy from Sweet Tidings Handmade guest blogs in the Simply Christmas series at Shabby Art Boutique with a free pattern and tutorial for making a cute Little Red Riding Hood Christmas ornament. I’m loving the sweet, retro vibe it gives! … Read More...
Tutorial: Fussy Cut Quilted Coasters
Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows how to make her Fussy Cut Quilted Coasters. Her tutorial is the first post in her Haul Out The Holly series. A set of these fabric coasters would make a great Christmas gift! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Diamond smocked t-shirt
Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a fabulous diamond smocked t-shirt. She shows it in red knit as holiday wear, but this surface technique would be pretty on tops you wear year-round, too. You could also turn … Read More...
Tutorial: Santa and reindeer photo props
If you’re feeling blah about taking your family’s Christmas photos this year, why infuse some fun into the shoot with Santa or reindeer props? Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make them out of … Read More...