Mark Montano shows how you can make these throw pillows with large beaded designs. And get this – no beading is required. Think of how long it would take to stitch all of those beads down by hand! Instead of … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids art caddy
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shares a tutorial showing how you can make this child’s art caddy. It has small pockets that hold pencils and crayons, and larger pockets to hold drawing pads. With a handle at either end, … Read More...
Tutorial: How to attach a sew-in purse frame
If you’re making a purse with a metal frame closure, your last step will be to attach the frame. Frames are either the glue-in or the sew-in variety. If you’re using a sew-in frame, Red Brolly shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
Lingerie supplies shopping guide
Just the other day, a friend asked me if I’d considered making my own bras. Her question came after my 10-minute rant about how larger retailers rarely carry bras in my size. My response was that finding the materials suitable … Read More...
Travelling With Kids The Best Tips and Tricks
Travelling with kids does not need to be scary, just organized! Here are some of my tried and tested suggestions. During our last trip we traveled for 13 weeks, had 10 flights, 14 different accommodations, visited 6 countries, 3 different … Read More...
DIY Felt Scarf tutorial
You will look as though you just stepped off the fashion runway with this chic felt scarf. Think about making these as gifts if you want to put a smile on a friends face. These simple, homemade Christmas gifts can … Read More...
Decorated Deli Containers Add a Festive Touch to Your Party Food
Nikki at Tikkido.com has a fun, festive take on plain, boring deli containers. With some scrapbook paper, cutouts, printables – or even stickers – you, too can bring snack-holders to life! These decorated clear containers aren’t just for food, though. … Read More...
Dog Paw Stocking tutorial
All you dog lovers; here is a Christmas stocking just for your doggie on “spoonful” and “Courtesy of Family Fun Magazine”! Make one for your dog and some as gifts for your dog loving friends and fill it with dog … Read More...
More Fun Washcloth Patterns to Try
Knit Picks has been releasing a new washcloth knitting (or crochet) pattern every week this year, and it’s been a while since we checked in, so I thought I would highlight a couple of recent ones that caught my eye.… Read More...
Geometric Wood Shape Necklace
Lidy from Hellolidy.com shares her Geometric Jewelry piece. At the beginning of the article, Lidy confesses she is not a jewelry maker but after seeing this fun design I think we can officially say she is a great jewelry … Read More...
Giveaway: The Paper Hat Book by Alyn Carlson and how to make a bunny cone hat
With Halloween just around the corner The Paper Hat Book: Super Hats for Super Kids could be just the book you need to make darling hats for you and your kids along with fun decorations. Leave a comment in today’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Kimonos for the whole family
Mary from Zips & Darts shares a reproduced vintage magazine article showing how to make kimonos for the whole family. Mom, dad, brother, sister – all can have a hand made kimono! Kimonos are easy to make, requiring no pattern … Read More...
Monster Bookmark Craft
If you ask me, making a bookmark is a brilliant way to use a metal hair clip. Even if you don’t already have some lying around, they are inexpensive and easy to find. Amanda, from Crafts by Amanda, designed these … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted Pencil Box Pouch
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat blog for making her Quilted Pencil Box Pouch. It’s a boxy zippered pouch made from a quilted fabric. Pack it with pencils and markers for back-to-school. Or, … Read More...
Freebie: Mermaid Image
I LOVE mermaids, I think I own more mermaid stamps then any other theme and of course when I can get a free digital mermaid image then I’m a happy camper! Dover publications is sharing a bunch of large mermaid … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girls fancy detachable collar
Bernadette from Daisies and Dresses shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make a fancy detachable collar for a little girl. Her tutorial includes a free pattern. Put it on a plain cardigan to make it … Read More...
Tutorial: Jessica sleeveless V-neck dress
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor is killin’ it with free dress patterns! Her latest pattern is the Jessica dress, which I think I may be in love with. It’s a loose fitting V-neck sleeveless knee length dress, nipped in … Read More...
Free pattern: Smart Like a Fox book bag
Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can make this Smart Like a Fox book bag, perfect for toting books to and from the library. She shares a free pattern for the cute fox applique, which is sewn down … Read More...
How to make leggings from a t-shirt
I have personally sewed leggings from t-shirts so I can attest to how easy it is. T-shirts are my favorite fabric to wear and I love to make other garments with the fabric and the great images. If these seems … Read More...
Free pattern: Hanging shoe organizer
Mary Beth from RetroMonkeys shares a free pattern at the Pattern Patter blog for making this hanging shoe organizer. The fabric organizer fits over a clothes hanger and has 16 pleated pockets to hold your shoes. You don’t have to store … Read More...