Stephanie from The Petite Sewist shows how to add a bit of ruching to a sleeve. It’s an easy addition when you’re making a top, and it adds a nice detail to a plain sleeve. Go to her tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Travel toothbrush and toothpaste case
Anna from Noodlehead uses a hand towel and some bias tape to create a travel case for a toothbrush and toothpaste. She’s written up a tutorial showing how to make one. Get the tute.
[photo from Noodlehead]
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Felt Bunting for Halloween Tutorial
Ramya the host of “ArtPlatter” has discovered her blog has become an important part of her life. She is now experimenting with different crafts, whatever she interests her and what she feels her readers would find useful. Today she is … Read More...
Tutorial: Denim bias strip peplum shirt for little girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy made this denim peplum shirt for her daughter, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The rows of fabric on the peplum are bias strips cut from several shades of denim. Love!! Go … Read More...
Grocery Store Theme Birthday Party
I LOVE throwing birthday parties for my children. I truly enjoy coming up with fun activities based upon the unique ideas and themes they come up with each year. But I have to admit that I have never thrown a … Read More...
Homemade Veterinarian Kit
One of my favorite sites to go to for inspiration on Handmade gifts, especially for kids who love imagination and make believe is Make the Best of Everything! .
Her newest gift is a Homemade Veterinarian Kit, and its wonderful. … Read More...
Easy Pirate Eye Patch
Making this eye patch couldn’t be easier and its made out of construction paper! Head on over to Art Platter, follow the directions and you’ll be ready for the open seas…,or just Halloween!
Check out more fall fun with … Read More...
Free Pattern: Webbed Legwarmers
I love just about everything Vickie Howell designs because her stuff is cute but also pretty quick and easy. She uses details in a way that make her projects stand out even if the level of difficult isn’t all that … Read More...
Soy Skull Candle DIY
Learn how to make a skull-shaped soy candle with Candle Lit Life’s step-by-step tutorial.
DIY: Whipped Body Butter
The seasons are changing, and that means dry skin…no matter what part of the world you’re in. Jojo’s Crafty Love walks us through the process to make a yummy whipped boyd butter that will keep your skin hydrated no matter … Read More...
Pretty Painted Acorns
Amy shares a fun autumn tutorial for making these pretty acorns to decorate your mantle or entryway! A great project for fall or just anytime. After all, who doesn’t love acorns?? Get the tutorial here at Mod Podge Rocks! — … Read More...
14 Favorite Cookie Recips from 14 Bloggers
Just in case you’re searching for some tried and true and well-tested cookie recipes, be sure to check out this round-up of 14 All-Time Favorite Cookie Recipes from 14 bloggers (including yours truly) over at Best Friends for Frosting.
Tutorial: Little girl’s pirate costume
Heather from Sew Easy Being Green shares a two-part tutorial showing how she made this awesome pirate costume for her young daughter. Depending on colors and embellishments, you could also rework this to be a princess costume. Go to part … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillow cover with an invisible zipper in the side
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make a throw pillow cover with an invisible zipper stitched into a side seam. Her method for inserting the invisible zipper uses a regular zipper foot (not an invisible zipper foot) and omits … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s fringed suede tiered skirt
Jessica from Happy Together shows how she made this fringed suede tiered skirt for her daughter. This is such a cute skirt!! The suede is actually a faux suede from the costuming section of the fabric store. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: The Perfect Burp Rag
Jill from Ruffles n Such and Made It On Monday shows how to make what she calls The Perfect Burp Rag. The design is based on one that she used with her son. They’re made from flannel with a chenille … Read More...
Halloween Candy Wrapper Templates
I know, I know. I’ve seen plenty of candy bars-dressed-up-in-paper-for Halloween, but I’m especially fond of these. It just makes sense that ghosts, Dracula and bats would sneakily hide their candy. Find the templates to make candy wrappers HERE at … Read More...
Sewing-Inspired Treats
Sew? Bake? Do it all? While I’m naturally inept at sewing, I do appreciate the wonderful inspiration that comes from needle and thread, especially when translated into sugar. Find a round-up of sewing-inspired treats (some of which have graced this … Read More...
Tutorial: Flower petal embellished top
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make this lovely little petal top that was part of her entry into last week’s Project Run and Play challenge. It’s a simple top embellished with cutouts of flowers. She shows it … Read More...