Sally Ann hares a tutorial on her blog showing how to sew lace trim on to the edge of lingerie fabric. The lace trim looks pretty and finishes the edge without adding bulk. Even better, you can avoid the headache … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a lined wrap style baby sling
Kataryna from Chibi Designs posts a tutorial on her blog, Sew Chibi, showing how to make a lined wrap-style baby sling. There are many different types of baby slings out there; this version is essentially a long (reeeeallly long) … Read More...
Cyberstitchers Free Patterns Library
One great resource for free patterns and information online is Cyberstitchers. The free pattern shown here, a Shamrock alphabet is a recent addition.
Tutorial: Fold-up laundry hamper with removable dirty clothes bag
LiEr from ikat bag made this fold-up laundry hamper for her daughter. From scratch. Not only did she make the removable bag that holds the dirty clothes, she also made the wooden frame. AND she shares a tutorial showing how … Read More...
Tutorial: Hidden side snap closure
Katje from Of Dreams and Seams shows how she created the side snap closure on a dress made from a vintage 1938 pattern. Fitwise, if serves the same purpose as a hidden side zipper, but uses sew-on snaps instead. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Make Your Own Foam Stamps
Kelly Wilkinsin from Make Grow Gather has a great tutorial for making your own cute stamps using nothing more than fun foam and a ball point pin. Click here to check it out.
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Lookie what she made: Lace cutout panel on a denim jacket
Check out this gorgeous jacket over at Vintage Threads! She added the lace cutout panel as a fix for holes worn in a favorite Levi’s jacket. This is SO gorgeous! See more photos of the finished shoulder panel, and … Read More...
Doily Cupcake Wrapper
I simple, lovely idea to make your own cupcake wrappers: doilies. Find doilies turned cupcake wrappers HERE at Real Simple.
Giveaway: 10 fat quarter set of Pat Bravo’s Poetica in Seafoam Symphony
Are you swooning over the new Poetica line by Pat Bravo? I am. And Maureen Cracknell Handmadeis hosting a giveaway forMoona Fabrics for a 10 fat quarter set in the Seafoam Symphony colorway of this gorgeous line. Go … Read More...
Early Easter Stitching
Free Border Patterns
Tutorial: Making a fluffy pretty pettiskirt
Kataryna from Sew Chibi shares a tutorial on her blog all about making fluffy pretty pettiskirts. The bouncy, flouncy ruffled skirts are soooo girly! Her tutorial includes the low-down on the type and quantity of fabric to use, as well … Read More...
Popular Candy Turned into Cupcakes
All the flavors of your favorite candy bar turned into cupcakes… Find the roundup of candy-turned-cupcakes, including “Peppermint Patty” and “Almond Joy” HERE at the Food Network.
Tutorial: Kid’s scarflette to keep little necks warm
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little fleece scarflette for a small child. The short buttoned scarf will stay snug around her neck while she plays, and be less likely … Read More...
Inspiration: London Calling Blog Hop
I guess everyone is excited about the Olympics being in London this year. I’m seeing loads of British, English and London inspired ideas pop up every where, even papercrafting. Artistic Outpost is currently having a London Calling blog hop. Love … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Treats
Find a great roundup of St. Patrick’s Day goodies HERE at Parents, including these easy-to-make four-leaf clover cupcakes. Note you do have to register with Parents to read the recipes, but registration is free! And it’s a great site … Read More...
Bears For A Cause
Crocheters are well known for putting their skills to use in support of a cause. Sher Marchman-Day has gone a step farther in her efforts to customize her crochet to your cause. What a fantastic idea! For a really reasonable … Read More...
Waiting for Spring
Now that winter has finally found us I’ve decided I am indeed ready for spring! Evidently I’m not the only clayer on Etsy thinking that way:
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| Spring Lamb by ClayPeeps | Nest Post Earrings by EchoesofNature |
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| Tulip Beads by Wildflower13 | Spring |
Tutorial: Use your serger for more than basic straight seams
Threads magazine shares some quick tips for using your serger for more than just a standard straight seam. Their article explains how to use a serger to gather fabric, how to create a lettuce edge, how to serge around corners … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a child’s hooded vest
Christina from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a child’s hooded vest. The sleeveless jacket is perfect for winter layering! You can use quilted fabric to add extra warmth, or you … Read More...