Heather Perkins from Me Making Do made this wallet for her son as a special gift for his 18th birthday. It’s made from one of her father’s suits that she received after his passing. Though previously unable to bring herself … Read More...
Idea file: Puddle jumpin’ rain pants
Check out the rain pants that Monica from Adirondack Inspired made for her kids. Made from a water resistant ripstop nylon with elastic cuffs to keep the water from seeping in at the hem, they’re perfect to wear when splashing … Read More...
Freebie: Sewing journal printable
AngelaB keeps a journal of her sewing projects, making notes about what she made, what worked, what didn’t work, and more. She writes about her sewing journal in a guest post at Sew, Mama, Sew! and she also shares a … Read More...
Idea file: Reversible autumn bunting from a quilted placemat
Pillows A-La-Mode shows what she made out of a reversible quilted placemat. She cut it into triangle shaped pieces and used them to create a beautiful autumn bunting. I love it!! Read more at Pillows A-La-Mode.
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Solids-Only Tote Challenge now open for voting
The voting phase has begun in the Solids-Only Tote Challenge. Go to Sew La Vie to check out all of the entries (and perhaps get inspired to make a tote of your own) and vote for your favorite tote!
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From my studio last week: April 4, 2011
My sewing plans for last week included a home dec tutorial and a little something for myself. That plan only partially worked out.
The home dec item was the ridiculous TV Tutu that I shared with y’all on April Fools’ … Read More...
Cool idea: DIY boot shapers from fabric and polyfil
Craft Apple shares a cool idea on her blog for making her own boot shapers. The fabric and polyfil shapers fit inside her boots and keep them standing nice and straight and tall when they’re not being worn. Brilliant! Read … Read More...
Cool idea: Let your kids create their own fabrics!
Lindsey from Filth Wizardry shares a really cool project she did with her kids. She let them design their own fabrics. She pulled out the paints and the fabric markers and let them go wild. Read more about her cool … Read More...
Update: Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge
Look at the pair of dollies sent in by Sarah in Missouri! Aren’t they cute?? They’re the latest additions to the Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge. They’ll be sent to children living in the Hope Village orphanage in Haiti. … Read More...
Update: Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge
Look! It’s another faceless dolly made by yours truly for the Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge! Actually, the reason I’m showing the picture isn’t because of the dolly, it’s because of the dress. This is the dress I designed … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a burpcloth
Need to make a quick baby gift? Make & Takes shows how to embellish a cloth diaper to make the sweetest burp cloth. No extensive sewing here, just some ribbon and bias tape. Easy, easy! See the tutorial.