Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to refashion a t-shirt to give it a sheer back. It’s flirty but modest. Go to her DIY.
[photo from Cotton & Curls] Looking for more t-shirt style sewing patterns? Check these t-shirt … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Harper Maxi Dress for girls
Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shows how to adapt a girl’s basic A-line dress pattern to make this maxi sundress. She calls it her Harper Maxi Dress. It has a contrasting ruffle down the bodice and around the hem. … Read More...
Rainbow Cookies over Cloud Milk
I’ve long touted the wonders of the mason jar. Here’s a perfect case in point: Rainbow cookies and cloud milk. Sigh. My favoritest ever. By Munchkin Munchies.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on … Read More...
Tutorial: Clutch frame purse
Sew4Home shows how to make these pretty little frame purses. They include a free pattern that will work with frames 8-10″ long by 3″ tall. Go there for the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Felt Baby Yoda purse
Hey, Star Wars fans, Crafty Staci has a tutorial for you! She shows how to make a small felt purse in the shape of Yoda. Go to her blog for the how-to.
[photo from Crafty Staci]
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Shirt and Ties for Dad, of the Non-Wearing Kind
I’m pretty sure now it’s officially lame to give Dad another tie for Father’s Day. Unless he really wants one or you’ve already bought it. Then it’s OK. These ties are way cooler because they are edible (or connected to … Read More...
Technique: Color Blocking
Color blocking is really trendy right now! I’ve seen it a lot in fashion and home décor so of course it’s going to pop up in card making too. Beate Johns has a tutorial over on Splitcoast Stampers showing how … Read More...
50 Father’s Day Ideas & Printables from Craftionary
Wow! This is a mega list of ideas for Father‘s Day by Hani of Craftionary. She compiled 50 of the best DIY gift ideas and free printables for fathers. Click here to see it all.
Printables are a … Read More...
No Pattern Required
Justine at mucho color has created this fantastic scrap-crazy laptop cozy that everyone needs to make! You don’t need to have a pattern or even be able to read her language to follow her tutorial. You can work up your … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Father’s Day Card
Help your Dad find his way by making him this clever Father’s Day card using a map of your town or his favourite place to visit. Get all the instructions over at Holidash.
Looking for more Father’s day papers, … Read More...
Newsy: Winners Craftsy quilt class
Congratulations goes to Jennifer and Iryna. Each won a Craftsy class, read about the giveaway here. I’ve contacted them and they’ve made their picks. Jennifer is now enrolled in Precision Piecing, and Iryna Improvisational Piecing, Modern Design… Read More...
Freebie | Printable Poster for Father’s Day
A new free subway art print from Eighteen25 for Father’s Day. It comes in 16×20 and 8×10 sizes. Click here to download.
Looking for more Father’s day ideas? Check out these Father’s Day Craft kits
Bleach Fireworks Napkin for the 4th of July
The 4th of July holiday is only a month away. Seems like it took forever and a day for summer to arrive, and now that it’s here it’s flying by too fast! I’ve actually been saving this to share with … Read More...
Tutorial: Watercolor on fabric
Daniel Parker from Studs and Buttonholes shows how he added this watercolor flower to the top of a plain shirt. The look is inspired by the florals and watercolor seen in menswear runway this season. Go to his blog for … Read More...
Learn More about Lee Meredith
I love learning about other knitwear designers, where their inspiration comes from and how they work, so I was excited to see this interview with Lee Meredith, aka Leethal, at the Sexy Knitter.
She’s known for her awesome accessories … Read More...
Glittered Mason Jar Candle Holders
Make your own glitter mason jar candle holders with a generous layer of glitter and school glue. Check out All Parenting for the tutorial.
DIY Burlap Table Numbers
Burlap is one of the most popular elements for weddings these days! Even if you’re not an experienced crafter, you can easily incorporate this versatile material in your wedding celebrations with this fun tutorial from Intimate Weddings.
Looking for … Read More...
Tutorial: Ladder Skirt
How fabulous is this pieced pencil skirt that Shannon from Little Kids Grow made? She calls it her Ladder Skirt. The pieced chevron-ish panels on the front are so sophisticated. I’m loving the different shades of denim she used on … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: DIY Rocker T-shirt
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom is over at I Love To Create today, showing how you can alter a plain boxy tee to create her DIY Rocker T-shirt. It becomes a loose fitting tank with cool graphics on the front … Read More...
Tutorial: Chevron summer dress
Amy from Nap Time Crafters and Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop joins the 30 Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make a chevron summer dress. It’s made from a striped knit fabric that’s pieced at … Read More...