Vera Venus shares a free (yes, FREE!) pattern for making this gorgeous bias dress. Oh, how beautifully that bias will hang from your curves! The pattern is for a UK10/US8. For those needing another size, she links to an article … Read More...
Gold-Dipped Votives
Bayside Bride shares how to make this set of fun, gold-dipped votives in an easy tutorial.
Tutorial: Faux layer long-sleeved dolman top
Amanda fromKitschy Cooshows how to extend the arms of a basci dolman top, piecing it to create the look of a layered tee. It’s an easy and versatile pattern adaptation. Go to her blog for the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew glitter stripe tee
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can make a glitter stripe t-shirt. No sewing is required, as you’ll use fabric paint and glitter to make the stripes on a purchased tee. Get the tutorial on her blog.… Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Bunny silhouette softie
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a free pattern for making a bunny silhouette softie. Go to her blog for the pattern and tute.
[photo from The Crafty Cupboard]
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DIY: Solid Bubble Bath Bars
I love this idea (am I the only one who hates cleaning up spilled bubble bath? I thought not!) Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, gives us the quick and easy recipe to make your own solid bubble bath bars. … Read More...
DIY: Makeup Brush Organizer
Fast, easy and everyone could use one, this makeup brush organizer would be awesome for travel. Find it here from Irina’s Cute Box.
DIY: Summer Lotion Bars
Obviously NOT just for summer, these bars sound perfect right about now for winter dried skin. The beauty of these solid bars is that as you hold them, they soften up and you’ve got the lotion right where you want … Read More...
DIY Glass Serving Pieces
What could be better than these versatile serving dishes? Not only are they clear, so they go with everything, but they are DIY too. And best of all, the supplies all came from the dollar store! Polly shows us how … Read More...
Baby Ornament; Pictorial Tutorial
Sedef of “Down Grapevine Lane” made this pattern after Christmas and it is a simple tutorial for the Christmas baby ornaments. She is intending to write a series of tutorials on working with felt, so she can share … Read More...
Portrait And Gallery Walls: All You Need to Know
Have you been dying to create a portrait wall with your family photos or other art and just don’t know where to start? A must read is this great guide that includes tips for creating the Framed Portrait Wall that’s … Read More...
Strings Of Shamrocks
I really like the way Sarah has used two different colors of yarn to create the shamrocks in this garland. This would make a cute necklace for that matter! At any rate, St. Patrick’s Day is coming soon and this … Read More...
How to: Wet Felting Easter Eggs [with video] & Felted Little Birdies.
Joanne of Craft Passion has two go together Easter needle felting tutorials for us with a video and a pictorial tutorial too on “How to: Wet Felting Easter Eggs [with video] & Felted Little Birdies” and they are the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pinwheels for Your Cards
The Capture the Moment blog has a fun video tutorial for making pretty pinwheels out of felt (or cardstock) for card embellishments. This is so perfect for spring cards! You could also wear them as an accessory by adding a … Read More...
Heart Tree Candle Holders
Ashlee at My So Called Crafty Life made this darling set of candle holders inspired by trees with lovers’ initials carved into them. Nab the tutorial.
Even more free hand-embroidery designs
More free hand-embroidery designs
Free hand-embroidery designs
Idea file: Sewing for men
If sewing for the men in your life leaves you uninspired, check out the Sewing For Men series at The Train To Crazy. It’s a whole week of posts showing projects sewn for men. This color blocked tee by … Read More...
Smock Parties
Here is an organization that brings art to parties! How great. Kids parties, Ladies night out, even charitable events. Yianna started this venture to combine her two loves, art and entertaining. If you are in the Chicago area, you can … Read More...