Children with a “lazy eye” (also known as Amblyopia) need to wear an eye patch for a period of time to help correct their vision.  But wearing an eye patch isn’t necessarily all that much fun, and the little fabric … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial for making the little boy version of her “Vest of Friends” vest.  She added an argyle applique down one side of the pinstriped vest.   Cute!!  Get the tute.

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Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares her trick for creating quick, neat knots at the end of your thread.  Her method is so much faster than mine, and looks so much cooler.  It’s a video tutorial so you can … Read More...

Kim from Retro Mama shares a free pattern on her blog for making a sweet scrappy house ornament.  The photo of the little house ornaments she made is absolutely yummy with all of the colors and patterns.  The bottoms are … Read More...

Megan Nielsen shares her cheater version of sizing down a shirt.  It only works for sizing down shirts that are 1-2 sizes too big, but it can be done without cutting and reattaching the sleeves.  Get the tute.

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Kaytie from Garden Kitchen Home shows how she made this beautiful fringed linen napkins.  It’s a quick and easy project, and looks so nice on your tablesetting.  Her project was her response to the Pinterest Challenge over at Young House … Read More...

Head over to Craftside where Stefanie Girard (editor of our Recycled Crafts section) shares a tutorial on how to use the sun’s rays and Dye-na-Flow transparent fabric paint to create custom fabric prints.  The tutorial is an excerpt from … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a fitted vest for a little girl.  It’s inspired by menswear, but gets a definite little girl vibe with a row of ruffles around the neck.  Get the tute.

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Sarai from Colette Patterns guest blogs at Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing with a tutorial showing how to add a lace insertion to a garment.  It’s part of her blog tour introducing her new book, The Colette Sewing Handbook… Read More...

I love the texture that faux fur can add to a sewing project, but all that fur can be difficult to work with.  If you cut it wrong, you end up with the pile chopped short at the edges.  If … Read More...

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a set of pillowcases with unique tuxed0-style detailing at the side panel.  The pillow covers are made from a flannel fabric for a soft place to lay your head, but get a formal twist … Read More...

Bridgit from Wag Doll shows how she made a shower cap that’s both functional and cute.  The top layer is a colorful fabric print, while the waterproof liner keeps the moisture out.  The shape is simple – just a circle … Read More...

Lisa from Crafty Mamas starts a series of posts all about using patterns from the Ottobre Design Magazine.  Pattern magazines like this are rich in design, but in order to pack so many patterns into one magazine they print multiple … Read More...

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen show show to make her Rondo pouch, a small drawstring bag with a round base.  She’ll be using as eco-friendly wrapping for a friend’s Christmas present.  What a great idea!!   Get the tute.

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Teresa from My Patchwork shows how to make a fabric sleeve that holds an extra roll of toilet paper.  It hangs from the bar of your toilet paper roll holder, and keeps a spare roll so you’ll have it right … Read More...

Jess from bits for baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Only-The-Essentials Wallet.  The simple felt wallet has just enough space for to hold an ID or credit card and some folded money, but it still … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Plaid Neck Wrap.  The simple neck scarf adds an extra layer of warmth for the cool autumn days.  Get the tute.

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