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: 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: 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...
Tutorial: Cardigan with fabric panel front
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree continues her Embellish Knits Month with a tutorial showing how she upcycled a pullover sweater into this fabulous cardigan. I love the fabric panels on the front and the waistline detail! Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired appliqued shirt
Stephanie from The Crimson Owl created this fabulous appliqued tank, inspired by a similar shirt from Anthropologie. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Smock tunic or dress for a toddler girl
Melanie from Sewing for Scarlett shares a tutorial for making a smock tunic or dress for a toddler girl. Elastic thread gathers the fabric – an easy sew and an easy fit. This style of dress/tunic would be cute from … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered fabric throw pillow
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a throw pillow with a gathered fabric detail. The rows of gathers are easy to make and create lovely texture. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Fringed pillow covers
Miss Cinti from Made of Cloth shares a tutorial for making fringed pillow covers. She made large ones for some awesome fringed floor pillows, but you can use this same technique on smaller covers for throw pillows. Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a pullover into a cardigan
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree continues to show cool ideas for giving a sweater a facelift. It’s part of her Embellish Knit Month series. Day 6 shows how to turn a pullover into a cardigan, a good fix … Read More...
Tutorial: Shape matching game from felt and fabric
Jessica from Just Enough Style guest blogs at Naptime Crafters with a tutorial showing how to make a shape matching game for preschoolers. It’s made from felt and fabric so it’s soft and pliable in their little hands. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sock snowman Christmas ornament
Sheri from Childmade shares a tutorial for making a snowman Christmas ornmanet from a sock. So cute! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Embroidered pillow embellished with a scarf
Head over to Cheep Ideas to find out how to make this beautiful embroidered decorative pillow. Katie made it as an anniversary gift for her husband, and stitched it with the date of their wedding. She made it entirely out … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s paper bag skirt with ruffled pockets
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a paper bag style skirt for a little girl. It’s got pretty ruffled pockets and belt loops to hold a coordinating sash. So … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY cowboy boots for baby
Amy from Naptime Crafters shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these adorable cowboy boots for baby. SQUEEAL!!! These are so cute! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Luxe ear muffs
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree created new covers for a thrifted pair of ear muffs, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The deep pile faux fur she used give a luxe look to a … Read More...
Tutorial: Draft and sew a saree blouse
Creative Mama from Adithis Amma Sews shares a two part tutorial showing how to create a beautiful saree blouse from scratch. Part 1 shows her pattern draft and how she arrived at her measurements. Part 2 shows how to sew … Read More...
Tutorial: Poinsettia throw pillow
Tristin from Spartan Living shows how to make a pretty poinsettia throw pillow for the holidays. She was inspired by a similar pillow at Pottery Barn. Their version cost $29, but she made hers for just $3. Get the how-to… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a child’s sweater from an adult sweater
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how easy it is to make a child’s sweater out of an adult sweater. This is a quick and inexpensive way to make cold-weather clothes for your kids. Go to the tutorial.
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