Sew Simple Dress shows how to make a reversible shrug. She shows how to draft a pattern starting from a basic bodice or peasant top pattern, and then how to sew it together to make the shrug. Go to her … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: No-sew lattice cutout t-shirt refashion
You can create this awesome lattice cutout on a t-shirt using a pair of scissors and some metal studs. Did you notice I didn’t mention a needle and thread? That’s because this is a no-sew technique. Anne from WobiSobi shows … Read More...
Tutorial: Dyed stripe tee and colorblock jeans
Aimee from Clones N Clowns shares a couple of cool fabric dying techniques. In the first, she uses masking tape and powdered dye (not mixed up, still in powder form) to create a faded stripe effect. In the second, she … Read More...
DIY: Whipped Soap
Finally the secret to making whipped soap! Whipped soap is just another way of making cold process soap — at a lower temperature and using a blender like you would in making body butter — but the end result is … Read More...
Inspiration: Gothic Nail Art
Because you really just can’t have too much fun with your nails, just stumbled over these Gothic beauties from Never Too Much Glitter. Keep scrolling down for some other versions, and she threw in some totally unrelated cherry pie … Read More...
How to Make and Use Wool Dryer Balls
I have covered making “Wool Dryer Balls” a couple of times; but I think these are something we should all think about using. They work and would make a lovely “Mother’s Day Gift” and they last for years and years! … Read More...
Technique: Embossed Paper Edges
Add just a touch of heat embossing to the edges of your paper for a unique card look, Maile Belles at Simply Stamped will show you how.
-Heather
Knitty Surprises are Here
It’s time for the spring/summer extra patterns from Knitty, and there’s some cute stuff there for sure.
The Galadriel lace tank is a beauty, lovely for layering all summer long. The designer, Sophy DiPinto, calls the top an “epic quest” … Read More...
Sprucing up Fudgsicles
As if they need sprucing… Actually, these sprinkled versions are way better, so I guess they did. Fix up Fudgsicles with Magic Shel and sprinkles, making them WAY more festive, HERE at Jac o’ lyn Murphy.
Leaf-wrapped Candle Holders
I love candle holders that are wrapped with natural materials. They’re an easy way to add a very elegant touch to any dinner celebration. Of course these beauties come to us from Martha Stewart‘s design team. 🙂
How to make a recycled t-shirt garter belt
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Over at the blog Mikelina Makes there is a great tutorial on how to make a recycled t-shirt garter belt. The snarky t-shirt logo is just too fun!
Looking for more ways to refashion t-shirts? check out this amazing … Read More...
Not for Granted
I love making personalized gifts for weddings and cross-stitched gifts offer so many ways to really make things special. You can add the name of the bride and groom, use the wedding colors, or even incorporate the wedding photo or … Read More...
New Sockupied is Here!
If you need a bit of sock inspiration to take on the go, check out the latest issue of Sockupied, the interactive sock knitting magazine from Interweave.
This season’s issue includes a look at small knitting bags you’ll want to … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy way to remove a sheet hem
Palak from Make It Handmade often uses sheets as a source of inexpensive yardage for her sewing projects. She usually just cuts off the hemmed edges, but on one project she needed every inch that the sheet could give her. … Read More...
Fresh Flower Cake Toppers
Genius. How has this not been done before? Find the clever way these fresh flowers are kept fresh–all while beautifully decorating this cake–HERE at Sugar and Cloth.
Easy Donut Cake
So all I need to do to make a donut cake is pile donuts and add a candle. Consider it done. Make a donut cake HERE at babble, inspired by A Cup of Jo.
Tutorial: No-sew origami wrap skirt
Anna from Plan B shows how to make an origami-inspired wrap skirt, no sewing required. It’s made from a strip of knit fabric cut with angled ends. She uses fusible hem tape to finish the edges and a safety pin … Read More...
Tutorial: Magnetic pockets for a fridge or school locker
Jill from Creating My Way To Success created fabric pockets to organize all of the papers and coupons stuck to the front of her fridge. They’ve got magnets attached to the backs to hold them to the fridge. She wrote … Read More...
Tutorial: Cell phone pouch to hang from your belt
Head over to Sew4Home for a tutorial showing how to make a belt pouch to hold a cell phone. You can attach it two ways: slide it on a belt using a loop sewn to the back, or clip it … Read More...
Tutorial: Clothespin bag
Johanna Rundel shows how to make a hanging bag to hold clothespins. It fits over a clothes hanger, with a wide pocket to hold your clothespins. Go to her tutorial. The tutorial is in German, but you can follow … Read More...