Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit and Me Sew Crazy adapted the free Party Dress free sewing pattern by Lindsay at The Cottage Mama to make this gorgeous dress for her daughter. She gives it contrasting scoop pockets at the side … Read More...
Fanciful Handmade Printable Labels
Check out this adorable artwork I literally stumbled upon. It is so cute and perfect for handmade/homemade treats.
You can find the download link here on the post from afancifultwist.typepad.com.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Two ways to modify a basic t-shirt pattern.
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial showing two ways to modify a basic t-shirt pattern. The first is to give it raglan sleeves (sleeves that extend from the armpit to the neckline) instead of standard … Read More...
Thomas More Saying
This saying from Thomas More was charted by Maria Merlino and is presented in a variety of fonts which makes it quite interesting. It will be fun to stitch and will make an inspirational gift or addition to your office … Read More...
Cool Technique: Eyelet I-Cord Bind Off
There’s no end to the way that knitters can get stitches on and off the needles, and it’s a lot of fun to play with different cast ons and bind offs to see how they change the look of a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Vintage-inspired maxi dress refashion
Curly Pops shows how she refashioned a basic maxi tank dress. She shortens it and gives it a vintage-inspired look with a contrasting Peter Pan collar, belt, and pockets. Go to her blog to see how to do it.… Read More...
Tutorial: Standard buttonholes on an embroidery machine, plus a freebie
If you have an embroidery machine, Eileen’s Machine Embroidery suggests using it to make buttonholes on your garment. She cites the better control over length and placement as the number one reason to do this. There’s also the fact that … Read More...
Tutorial: Striped polo dress refashion
Susan from Second Chances by Susan lucked out when she found a men’s size 4x polo shirt at a thrift store. She was able to turn it into this awesome striped dress. Check out the way she plays with stripes … Read More...
Show & Tell | Dance in the Rain Wall Art
We’ve had an extremely wet Spring so far, with more rain forecast this week, so this reminder is timely! Great idea for some wall art from Ideas from the Forest . It’s good inspiration for a scrapbook page too. Click … Read More...
Tutorial: Smocked baby romper
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a baby romper with elastic thread shirring/smocking at the top. The stretchy top and tie straps give flexibility in fit. She gives measurements to make one in a size 12-18 months, but … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Placemat bibs
Dana from MADE joings the Vintage May blog series (hosted by Craftiness is Optional and Skirt as Top) with a tutorial showing how to make baby bibs out of quilted fabric placemats. The large size and the quilted layers provide … Read More...
Glittery Cupcake Toppers
I’m pretty sure I need to make some kind of glitter-covered topper for every cake and cupcake I make from now to eternity, because I love these. Cupcake toppers, non-toxic glue and disco dust. So smart! Find the how-tos HERE … Read More...
Freebie: Nerdy Girl Digital Stamp
Nerdy is the definitely new sexy!! Penny Blossoms has this cute sexy/nerdy girl digi stamp to download for free. Hurry and grab her, she’s only free for a limited time!
-Heather
Finding the right marker for colouring skin can be … Read More...
Stiletto Heel Cupcakes
These are edible. No, really. All edible. And yet, I’d kind of like to wear them. Make amazing stiletto heel cupcakes HERE at Make me my Cake.
Show & Tell | Project Life Mini Toolbox
Tyra at CraftSwag shares how she used a wooden cutlery box to organize her tools and supplies for Project Life. I guess I know what I’ll be hunting for at the flea market soon! Click here to read all … Read More...
Tutorial: Bouncy patchwork ball
Ros of RosMadeMe claims her patchwork pentagon ball bounces. Want to make one? She takes you step-by-step from supply list, drafting your own template, English paper piecing, and stuffing. Get the know-how.
Image credit: RosMadeMe
Show & Tell | Washi Tape Card/Note/Photo Holder
Saaleha at Soul & Paper shows us the little folder style box that she made using a template designed by Damask Love. You can use it to hold cards, notes or photos. I love how she decorated the cover … Read More...
Tutorial: ‘No Butt’ method to join bits of batting
Got batting scraps? Quilters do. Amy of And Sew We Craft shows her way to join small pieces of batting together so they’re ready for future quilt-y projects. Hint, she doesn’t butt them. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: And … Read More...
Show & Tell | Butterfly Friendship Cards
DeDe at Designed Decor shares this idea for making friendship cards for new friends. You’ll love what she tucked inside each card! Click here to see more.
Did you know Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life. Many cultures … Read More...
Esty Shop of the Week – Nemki
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Nemki. Nemki is based out of England and sells illustrated accessories. What does that cover? Everything from baby bibs to coffee mugs to iPhone cases. Nemki artist Namie claims most of her inspiration … Read More...