LiEr fromikat bag shares a free pattern over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how tom ake her Cloverleaf Bag. It’s a bucket style bag with straps that loop through each other to close up the top. If you look … Read More...
Tutorial: Add shirring to a loose fit tunic
Katie from Kadiddlehopper shows how she added shirring a loose fitting tunic. She made her tunic using the new Bess Top pattern from Imagine Gnats. The top has nice lines without the shirring, but cinching and blousing it is a … Read More...
White Chocolate Candy Apple Mummy
Since I posted about the Halloween Witch Hat Cupcakes, I have received tons of new Halloween related edible crafts. Keep these ideas coming!
And here is one more, the White Chocolate Candy Apples that look like Mummies. How much … Read More...
The Fox Speaks
Inspired by the recent viral video, Hancock’s House of Happy has a post of a pattern about what the fox has to say. It’s a cute little fox with all his ramblings written in behind him. You can stitch it … Read More...
Do You Believe…?
Do you believe in the Loch Ness Monster? Well I have seen ol’ Nessie floating around at Sew Lovely Embroidery, so I believe in her now. This deliciate rendering of the creature just begs to be stitched up in fun … Read More...
Halloween Simple Felt Bat Garland tutorial and pattern
Trish of “Uncommon Designs” created this “Simply Bat Garland for Halloween” and it is easy and quick for a great addition to your seasonal decorating. Trish is sharing her favorite kind of craft… a simple project that anyone can make! … Read More...
Tip: Halloween Button Accents
Maile from Simply Stamped has an adorable idea for some fun Halloween embellishments for cards, treat bags or scrapbook pages. By adding punched or die cut legs or wings to a large button you can make some fun bat or … Read More...
DIY Teen Boy Memo Board
Carolyn of Carolyn’s Home Network shows us that even though you don’t usually associate ribbon with boys you can still make a cool memo board using masculine colors.
According to Carolyn, teens accumulate a lot of stuff and this memo … Read More...
How to Make a Kawaii Yeti Monster Plush Softie Pattern and Tutorial
Amanda Tepie is a contributor to “Craft-Tuts+” designed and created this sweet Kawaii Yeti Monster Plush Softie Pattern and Tutorial. This is one of the most complete pictorial tutorials I have seen. You will have no trouble following along … Read More...
Log Cabin Wallpaper
Amazing clarity and detail makes this wallpaper a real standout.
Normally, I don’t post about things you can buy – after all – this blog is about Homemade and DIY – but you can use this wallpaper to create a … Read More...
Easy Witch Hat Halloween Cupcakes
Ohh! I am loving all the link suggestions coming our way for Halloween stuff! And this one by Erin from Food & Femininity caught my eye instantly.
These sparkly Witch Hat Cupcakes for Halloween couldn’t be easier—and they are super … Read More...
Free Baby Cardi Pattern from Debbie Bliss
I saw on Facebook that Debbie Bliss was giving away the pattern for her Garter Stitch Matinee Jacket as part of Throwback Thursday. I don’t know if that means it’s just free today or if it will be up until … Read More...
How to make washi tape
Do you collect tape? I do. I have quite the collection of Duct Tape and I am just starting to get a bit of washi tape. Now I can’t wait to try making some of my own. There is a … Read More...
Free Printable – Merci French Bubbles Label
Your friends and family will easily mistake this for a store bought product with WOW factor presentation like this. These free printable labels are courtesy of eatdrinkchic.com and ooze delight-fullness.
DIY Princess Putty
Even little Princess’s want to get their hands dirty, but just with a little extra glitter
. DIY Glitter Putty. These would make great Party Favors or Christmas gifts too.
Knitty Deep Fall is Here
Some people know it’s fall because pumpkin spice everything is available; knitters know it’s fall because the Deep Fall issue of Knitty has been released!
This one is a doozy, with more than 20 patterns for hats, mitts, socks, scarves … Read More...
Free pattern: Easy Wrap Dress
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Easy Wrap Dress. It’s a timeless, flattering style that’s sure to become a go-to in your wardobe. Her version has a short sleeved top and a straight skirt. The … Read More...
Madalynne says you know you’re a seamstress when…
Seamstresses, sewers, sewists… Whatever we call ourselves, we’re a strange lot. Things we do make perfect sense to us, but seem kind of wacky to anyone on the outside. Madalynne shares a list of telltale signs that you’re a sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s artwork throw pillow
Jenelle from TrashN2Tees guest blogs over at The Sewing Loft with a tutorial showing how you can make a throw pillow featuring your child’s own artwork. It’s a fun project you can make with your young children. And how proud … Read More...
Tutorial: She-Ra costume
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how she made a She-Ra
Halloween costume for her niece. I’m having a child-of-the-80s fit of nostalgia!! The costume (and the DIY) includes the dress with the She-Ra emblem on the front, the arm … Read More...