After some gentle mocking last bunch of Etsy picks – for the returning student in our household, my daughter, that is – she told me she got to pick the picks this week. And they are all sweet, fantasy themed … Read More...
7 ways to bring sewing to a younger generation
Deanna from Sew McCool has some suggestions to help attract younger people to take up sewing. Just I had a conversation yesterday with an acquaintance about how many sewing skills are being lost because they are not being passed down … Read More...
Free pattern: Irene Dress with bow waist and circle skirt
The Irene Dress pattern by Daniela from On The Cutting Floor has cut-on sleeves, a waist band with bow, and a flattering circle skirt. You could wear it to the office, for errand running, or a nice dinner out. She … Read More...
How to make a recycled t-shirt necklace
T-shirts are definitely my go-to recycled clothing fabric, it is so soft and comes in great colors and often has a great graphic element that can be used in a fun new way. The idea of using it to make … Read More...
Tutorial: 4quarters and Exposed Elastic skirt mash-up
Autie at iCandy Handmade combined two of her easy skirt tutorials to make this mash-up 4quarters and Exposed Elastic skirt. Her 4quarters skirt is made from 4 A-line panels. She uses three cut from one fabric, and one panel cut … Read More...
10 Back to School scrapbook layouts
School is back in session and you probably snapped a ton of first day pics. Here are ten creative layouts to inspire you to come up with your best page yet, and capture the beginning of the school year. Incorporate … Read More...
Free pattern: Dead Roses Witch Hat
This Dead Roses Witch Hat by Sew4Home may be the most perfect Halloween witch hat. Dark and mysterious, but also feminine. And with interfacing between two layers of fabric, and floral wire around the brim, you can crunch it and … Read More...
Customize an area rug to be EXACTLY what you have been looking for.
Area rugs are a great way to add color to a room, while keeping in touch with the look and feel of the room. There are so many options to choose from with not only the style but colors, size, … Read More...
Faux Chalkboard Labels Are a Stylish Way to Keep Drinks Separate
Whether you’re hosting a family get-together, kids’ party, or BBQ bash, there are beverages involved. How do you keep people’s drink glasses separate? Diane’s Vintage Zest page has a wonderful idea to solve this problem! Her mini mason jars with … Read More...
Mini S’mores Cups Recipe
As summer comes to an end, that means it’s time to take your s’mores indoor. You could just microwave your s’mores or you could create s’mores cups.
Jen at Cincyshopper shows us how to take the ingredients of a s’mores … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Easy Braids
I think we have Disney’s Frozen to thank for the re-gain in popularity of Braids. Elsa’s side Braid has inspired moms all over the world. I love the simplicity of these hair styles whilst looking “put together” and “styled”. Would … Read More...
Knit a Hat Covered in Grapevines
This time of year is grape season where I live, so it makes some kind of sense to knit a hat for fall that’s covered with grapes and grape leaves.
The Grapevine Hat from Classic Elite Yarns (designed by Amy … Read More...
Marissa’s secret trick to hemming knits
Getting a smooth hem on a knit can be an exercise in frustration. The stretchy fabric tends to go wavy when stitched on the machine – especially when your hem is going across the stretchiest direction of the fabric. Marissa … Read More...
Halloween Pumpkin-Cano Sensory Science Activity
Now is the perfect time to try this easy science experiment. Pumpkins are actually starting to show up at some of the stores I go to. Have you seen any yet?
Check out these Sensory bin supplies
The Sewing Party Event
Join “The Sewing Party” for the First Online-All-Day DIY Event in History
On Nov. 8, thousands will gather to participate in a fun-filled day of sewing and crafting classes; Sponsors are Burda Style, Etsy, HUSQVARNA VIKING®, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby Oxfords
Handmade shoes are one of my favorite gifts to give a new parent, I think because of my weakness for baby shoes. They’re just so… tiny. And so cute! Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for her … Read More...
Free pattern: Suede clutch with removable straps
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making this lovely suede clutch, embellished with a strip of lace or ribbon. A couple of loops sewn on to the back allow you to attach a … Read More...
Project: Halloween Shaker Card
Punch some circle out of a fun vintage Halloween printed paper and add some trendy sequins behind it with acetate for an adorable Halloween shaker card. Michele Kovac shares a step by step tutorial for making one of these fun … Read More...
Clever use of Halloween panels for quilt
Make an interesting seasonal quilt. Riel of The Q and the U did (top in progress) by fussy cutting 6 Halloween fabric panels, then sewing them together in a Kaleidoscope design. Also called a One Block Wonder, if you are not familiar with this technique, … Read More...
Tutorial: Mary Darling collar
An from Straight Grain shows how you can make her Mary Darling collar for a blouse or dress. It’s like a Peter Pan collar, but with three scallops instead of two. It has a lovely vintage look that would be … Read More...