Craft Passion shows how to make these colorful triangle-fold sunburst coasters. Though this looks complex, it’s the same simple fabric fold over and over (and over and over!) on small fabric. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Craft Passion]
Tutorial: Rag edge receiving blanket
A receiving blanket makes a nice baby gift, and Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial for making one. The rag edge is soft on young skin, and it’s also quick finish. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sew Much Ado]
“How Much Fabric” reference cards
Gwen from After the Dress (and now Gwyn Hug) is now offering her popular “How Much Fabric” reference tables printed on plastic wallet cards. If you’ve ever found fabulous fabric while out shopping and then thought, “I’d love to make a…
Lookie what she made: Embellishment on a plain black skirt
Barbara posts on Wardrobe Refashion showing the long black skirt she made the previous winter. The embellishment design evolved, starting with stencils and spraypaint, moving to applique and then buttons. The result is an artistic, sophisticated look. Read more and see…
Tutorial: Refashion a skirt with a busted zipper
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she refashioned a hand-me-down skirt that was super cute but had a busted zipper. She shows it with a child’s skirt, but this could work for teen and adult sizes as well. …
Giveaway: Christmas Bake Shop Box
Sew Fabulous Quilt Shop is giving away this Christmas Bake Shop Box. Includes 2 Mini Fabric Honey Buns and the directions for the Secret Santa Stocking. Go here to find out how to enter. Winner announced October 1.
Sneak peek: More sneaks of Amy Butler’s Love
Go to Amy Butler’s website to see the promotional photos of Love, her upcoming fabric line for Rowan Fabrics. I have to admit, the very first sneak peeks I saw left me a little lukewarm, but these examples of the fabrics all…
Lookie what she made: Larry the Sock Monster
Lookie what Swiedebie made! It’s a sock monster (Larry’s his name) who opens his big wide mouth to hold your cell phone. Read more about Larry the Sock Monster at her blog.
This guy’s already sold, but check her Etsy shop for other…
Tutorial: Sew a felt waffle cone
This one is for all you felt food addicts out there! Flickr user Hannah Hoosier shows how to make this felt waffle cone with a Flickr photo set tutorial. This ice cream will never melt and never add to your waistline. Go…
Tutorial: Mini fabric braided rug
Wee Folk Art shows how to make this mini fabric braided rug using your scrap fabric. The small size (less than 5″) makes it a perfect coaster. It would also make a great rug for a child’s dollhouse. Go to the…
Tutorial: Punjabi + sweater = stylish tunic
Elizabeth from Absinthe and Orange created this stunning refashioned tunic from a Punjabi top and a silk sweater. I love the muted tones and the mix of textures! If this inspires you to make one, too, then check out her tutorial showing…
Tutorial: Purse straps from pleather
Christine from Christine Sews tells how to make purse straps out of pleather. Sure, you can buy them already made, but then your choices are fairly limited. Make them yourself and make them the color and length that best suits your project. …
Tutorial: Kid’s plush travel pillow
Infarrantly Creative guest-blogs on U Create with a tutorial showing how to make this kid’s travel pillow. It wraps around the child’s neck to offer support while he sleeps. The plush is soft on the neck, and the stuffed animal head will…
Tutorial: Sleep mask
Kellie from Greenhab and Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch showing how to make this sleep mask. This would make an awesome Christmas gift. Get busy making them now, and you’ll have your Christmas list knocked before Halloween…
Tutorial: Cloth napkins with contrast band
At our house, we’ve moved almost exclusively to cloth napkins. They’re softer, they’re cheaper, and they’re better for the environment. Usually we just use random napkins that I’ve purchased at yard sales, but for nicer family dinners something a little…
Tutorial: Jingle bell cuff to keep track of your child
Do you have a free spirited little one who likes to wander away from you in stores or at parks? Vegbee from Blueprints did, and she fashioned a jingle bell cuff to help keep up with her. It proved so successful that…
Tutorial: Kid’s art apron from an adult t-shirt
If your child makes a mess during art projects, check out this tutorial by Kristin from Lu Bird Baby. She shows how to refashion an adult t-shirt into a kid’s art apron. The stretchy t-shirt neck makes it easy to put…
Tutorial: Sew a wallet from felt
Silje from We’re taking over the world and making it sooooo cute!!! shows how to make a quick wallet from felt. The edges of the felt won’t ravel, which means that you don’t have worry about finishing them. Go to the tutorial.
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Skull Quilt made from 2 inch squares of scrap fabric
Are you the type that saves even the tiniest pieces of fabric scraps because you don’t want to waste anything and you know some day a project will come along that you can use the scraps? Well me too. Here…
Tutorial: Puppet from a stuffed animal
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to turn a stuffed animal into a puppet. This is such a great idea! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Obessively Stitching]
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