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Lookie what she made: Two tunic dresses from two dress shirts
km17 took two men’s dress shirts and turned them into two tunic dresses for herself. She mixed and matched the pieces so each dress is made up of two different patterns of fabric. And be sure to check out the … Read More...
Tutorial: No bulk edge finish for a facing
Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows a cool trick for using interfacing to finish the edge of a facing – without adding bulk. Brilliant! Go to Off the Cuff Sewing Style to find out how to do it.
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Tutorial: Ribbon appliqued bow t-shirt
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to applique ribbon on to a t-shirt into a pretty bow design. Great idea! Get the tute.
[photo from Therapeutic Crafting]
Tutorial: Couture Cutie toddler dress with bustle back
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shares a tutorial for her Couture Cutie dress with a bustle back. It was her winning entry into the Sweet Dress challenge at Project Run & Play. The design of her dress … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pacifier clip
Jessica from Running With Scissors shows how to make a pacifier clip. One end of the clip attaches to the pacifier, the other to a bib or the child’s clothing. Then, when the baby decides to drop the pacifier, it … Read More...
Free Patterns, Felted Loops Pillow & Felted Little Loops Pillow
Lion Brand Yarns has one of the largest selections of free knit and crochet patterns for us to download and they also tell you what yarns work the best with their patterns. I think both these pillow patterns are awesome … Read More...
Free Printables: Table Numbers
Visit the Wedding Chicks blog and print out these pretty heart and arrow table numbers for free! You can choose from 21 colors to customize them with your wedding palette. Be sure to check out the other free printables available … Read More...
Knit Your Own Toy Horses
Hedgehog Lane sells these patterns and lots of other cute patterns. Check them out, HERE!
DIY Valentine’s Beer Bottle Labels
I’m smitten by these crafty beer bottle labels submitted by Kristen of Make the best of everything!. Maybe because I appreciate how tough it is to find gifts for men, especially Valentine’s Day gifts. Or maybe because I also have … Read More...
Free Valentine’s Printables: Cupcake Toppers
Look what I found in my Inbox: a link to free Valentine’s Day printables for cupcake toppers HERE at PrintablePartyKits.com. They have lots of free printable party packages, too. Check out their site HERE.
Free Sewing pattern: Fabric dress-up crowns
Laura from Wilsons Etsy Storeshares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make dress-up crowns. The pattern includes 6 different shapes for the crowns. The possibilities for combination of shape and fabric choice and embellishment … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy Crochet Hook Roll
Sarah from FairyFace Designs used some of her precious Urban Zoologie Owls fabric in this Scrappy Crochet Hook Roll. Now she’s sharing with us how she did it. Yeah! Get the tute.
Sewing Pattern: Ruffled baby dress lined in soft knit fabric
Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this beautiful baby dress with rows and rows of ruffles on the skirt. Though the ruffles are super fancy, it’s made to be comfortable on … Read More...
Lookie what she made: No-sew felt Littlest Pet Shop playmat
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows off the felt playmat she made for her daughter’s Littlest Pet Shop figures. It has a pond area, a farm area, a pond area, and roads connecting them. What more could … Read More...
Free patterns: Hand embroidery
Looking for more Punch Needle Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
We have created this quick list with links to each pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
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Lace Like Polymer Clay
And to wrap up my week of lace we have this lovely bird by Baronika5 on Etsy. The effect of the filigree brass is lace like and a pretty compliment to the white dove.
Tutorial: Padded glasses case with flex frame opening
Ady from Crafty Ady shows how to make a glasses case with a flex frame opening. The case is lined and padded for extra protection for your glasses. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Conversation hearts Valentine’s garland
It’s not Valentine’s Day without conversation hearts, and Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make a super cute garland from felt versions of the popular candy. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Punkin Patterns]
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Tutorial: Remote control organizer
Kirsty from You Had Me At Bonjour shows how to make a hanging organizer to keep all of your remotes happy and together and in one spot. She made hers with four pockets at the bottom for her larger remotes … Read More...