One of my least favorite sewing tasks is sewing on buttons. I usually make my husband do it. Ha! I’ve realized my dislike for sewing on buttons is based on the fact that it’s hand sewing (which I don’t particularly … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a body double style onesie
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how to adapt a basic onesie pattern to make it a “body double” style onesie. The body double style is essentially a t-shirt top with a onesie bottom. The onesie bottom is layered up under … Read More...
Free pattern: Minky swing coat for little girls
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a free pattern for making this Minky swing jacket for a little girl. This little jacket is Minky all over – Minky on the outside, and Minky for a soft lining as well. A button … Read More...
Tutorial: Zipper car seat cover
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings made this car seat cover, adding in a zipper at the top so she can sneak a peek at her little guy without removing the entire cover. She shares a tutorial showing how she made … Read More...
Project: Stamped Birthday Tag
The Lawn Fawn stamps blog has a tutorial for making an adorable stamped birthday tag using one of their new clear stamp sets, there are also lots of other samples using this fun set. Scroll all the way down to … Read More...
Tutorial | Buttoned-Up Envelopes
Follow Heidi Kay’s instructions at Muslin and Merlot and make some buttoned-up envelopes using your patterned or plain papers. These are great for tucking in journaling, or as inserts in mini-albums. She includes the envelope template too! Click here for … Read More...
A Sweet Breath Of Spring
I just had to share this sweet headband. It makes the young lady look like a princess. I think this would add the perfect touch of floral beauty to a Spring wedding and would look equally wonderful on a tot … Read More...
No-Sew Fabric Puzzle
Learn how you can make colorful puzzles for all your favorite kids both young and old. All you need is a piece of fabric with a large print, felt, and fusible web. You can cut simple puzzle shapes for younger … Read More...
Tutorial | Wooden Polaroid Gift Set
Gift photos in a new way by making this DIY Wooden Polaroid set. Ashley at Paper and Cloth used wooden Polaroid type frames she found at Michael’s Stores to create a lovely gift box. Click here to get … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Hello You
Joe Cariati Glass – Los Angeles Glass Blower
I’m looking at having glass blowing going in my studio by the end of this week. I didn’t care too much about glass blowing until recently. Blame my friend Zoe for getting me caught up in the romance and excitement … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Wreath DIY
Morgan of “The Handcrafted Life” is sharing her stunning “St. Patrick’s Day Wreath DIY” with us with a complete tutorial. The colors are so bright and spring like and here is hope this is under all the snow this winter, … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible Cozy Hood for Kids
Beth from 110 Creations shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make her Reversible Cozy Hood for Kids. It fits around the head and over the top of the shoulders and neck to keep your child warm … Read More...
Tutorial: Pinch hem a pair of jeans to preserve the washed hem
Lynette from Running With Scissors shows two ways to use a pinch hem to shorten a pair of pants. Rather than just cutting excess fabric off of the bottom, it pinches out the extra fabric so the original hem is … Read More...
Video tutorial: Printing PDF patterns on your home printer
Did you know that printing a PDF pattern isn’t always as simple as hitting “print”? Printer settings may cause your pattern to print at a slightly different size. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a video tutorial … Read More...
Technique: Hot Glue Gun Art Background
My Craft Chanel has a video with Donna Downey showing a cool technique using Geltos sticks and hot glue for a cool background for canvas, art, mixed media , collage, journaling and more, click here to watch.
-Heather
Get Warm from Head to Toe
I know I’m not alone in my enjoyment of coordinating accessories patterns. I like it when there’s the option to match, say, your hat and scarf, and I’m trying to design more projects this way when I have the yarn … Read More...
{Project} ~ Rosette Bib Necklace DIY
Sarah of “Pattern Runway” has this stunning “Rosette Bib Necklace” with a complete pictorial for us to follow. For some reason it made me think that spring and summer will be here one day and this would look smashing … Read More...
Tutorial: Cash Stasher Key Chain, plus a machine embroidery file for ITH
Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots & Whatnots shows how to make her Cash Stasher Key Chain. It’s a small pouch with an envelope back that attaches to your key ring and will hold a small bit of folded money. If … Read More...
Finishing Workshop: Keeping Track of UFOs
This is probably something I should have mentioned back when we were talking about unfinished project triage, but I only just thought of it today while I was cleaning up some projects that had landed on my dresser.
When you’ve … Read More...