Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread solves the problem of how to get a sharp point in satin stitch. See her tute.
Tutorial: Basic shisha embroidery
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting is sharing a tutorial for basic shisha–attaching tiny mirrors to fabric with embroidery. See the tute.
Crazy-quilt seam treatment: Ricrac
This is what happens when SharonB gets ahold of humble ricrac. Get the details of this seam treatment from her Pin Tangle blog post.
Tutorial: Plenty of Pockets Tote
Sew4Home has the how-to for making their Plenty of Pockets Tote. The trim little tote bag has a long cross-body strap for easy carrying, and rows of pockets on the outside for easy access to keys, phone, sunglasses, etc. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Tablet or reader cover
Pat Bravo shares a free downloadable PDF tutorial for making a soft cover for your tablet or reader. The top flap is held in place with a strip of fabric. Get the PDF tutorial.
[photo from Pat Bravo]
Tutorial: Grocery Bag Stuff Sack
Erin from Dog Under My Desk shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Grocery Bag Stuff Sack. Fill it with plastic grocery sacks and keep it in your car, and you’ll always have a trash bag or … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrapbook Stamping
Nicole Magourik shares a great tutorial video about stamping on your scrapbook pages over on Two Peas in a Bucket. Click here to watch.
-Heather
Sewing Pattern: Girl shorts with tie hems
Joann from Craft Passion shares a modification of her Kid Shorts Pattern. Instead of using ribbing to finish off the bottom edges, she adds a contrast strip of woven cotton with long ends that are tied into knots at … Read More...
Gumpaste Flower Tutorial
I’ve spotted these flowers on many a cake of late, and I always pause when I do. I just love the look of these flowers, so I was happy to finally see a tutorial. Learn to make gumpaste flowers HERE … Read More...
Tutorial: Camera softie
Pink Stitches shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make the cutest little camera softie. Unlike your expensive actual camera, the softie version won’t break when it gets dropped on the floor. It even has a neckstrap so … Read More...
Tutorial: Too Hot To Shop pillowcase style top
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make her Too Hot To Shop pillowcase top. This style of shirt is all over the trendy stores right now. You could pay the big bucks to buy one at the mall, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Metallic painted t-shirt
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shares a tutorial for creating a tee with a metallic silver image painted across the front. Love it! Don’t worry if you can’t draw well – the image she painted was traced through the thin … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a ruffled tank from a boxy tee
Head over to The Southern Institute to find out how to transform a man’s boxy t-shirt into a woman’s ruffled tank. The fit is loose, with an elastic casing at the bottom to cinch it in at the hip. A … Read More...
Project: Stamped Gift Bag
FASCINATING ‘FASCINATOR’ – It’s Not Just For A Princess
Or, maybe it’s that this sweet, clever design will make anyone who wears it feel like a Princess. Kate and her kin do not have the market cornered on dressy head wear. Inside Crochet, Issue 18, June 2011 has a … Read More...
Ice Cream Sundae Kit
An ice cream sundae kit? Adding to my gift wish list. Find the how-tos HERE at Family Bites. Spotted on Gordon Gossip, where I spot lots of things.
In Love with Hessian {aka Burlap}
Hessian, otherwise known as burlap, adds rustic chic to your wedding at very little expense! Check out these great ideas for using this versatile material at Prima Donna Bride.
DIY Paper Wheels Background
Dollar Store Recalls Votive Candle Holders
Dollar Tree Stores Inc. have voluntarily recalled about 117,000 votive candle holders.
They’re considered a fire and safety hazard because they can shatter easily compared to previous candle holders. Consumers are advised by to CPSC to return the votive holders … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s simple gathered skirt with a knit waistband
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a little girl’s simple gathered skirt with an easy knit waistband. The bouncy little gathered skirt is sooo cute for summertime! And when the weather turns cooler in the fall, it … Read More...