Megan from megannielson.com shows off her new maternity shirt that she made from a button down dress shirt, and gives a quick run-through of how she made it. This is a super simple sewing project, with the only sewing being the…
Tutorial: Button front throw pillow
Sew Much Ado offers a tutorial for making this button front throw pillow. The buttons are decorative, but they also function as the closure for the pillow. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sew Much Ado]
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Tutorial: Fabric wallet
Talin from Talin’s Corner shows how to make this trifold fabric wallet. Her version of the fabric wallet gives enough room for a checkbook, folded bills, and plenty of cards. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Fabric wallet
Talin from Talin’s Corner shows how to make this trifold fabric wallet. Her version of the fabric wallet gives enough room for a checkbook, folded bills, and plenty of cards. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Talin's Corner]
Tutorial: Use your fabric scraps for patchwork strings
Mairuru shows what she does with her fabric scraps. She stitches them into long fabric strings that she uses to accent other sewing projects. She also shares a tutorial for making this simple fabric bag that uses a patchwork string … Read More...
Tutorial: Use your fabric scraps for patchwork strings
Mairuru shows what she does with her fabric scraps. She stitches them into long fabric strings that she uses to accent other sewing projects. She also shares a tutorial for making this simple fabric bag that uses a patchwork string as…
New Book: Card Makers Sketch Book
Do you love using sketches to make your cards? Then visit Annie’s Attic to purchase this great new Card Makers Sketch Book: Christmas Celebration, you can even buy a down loadable copy and save on shipping!
-Heather
New Book: Card Makers Sketch Book
image by Annie's Attic
Do you love using sketches to make your cards? Then visit Annie’s Attic to purchase this great new Card Makers Sketch Book: Christmas Celebration, you can even buy a down loadable copy and save on shipping!
-Heather
…Spider Ice Cubes
After shave lotion recipe
Try this After Shave Lotion from SoapMakerSupplies.com to help moisturize and soothe skin after shaving.
Ingredients:
½ cup witch hazel
¼ teaspoon propolis
½ cup mineral water
1 tablespoon liquid vegetable glycerin
1 tablespoon aloe vera concentrate
¼ teaspoon lime oil
Instructions:
Combine the witch hazel and propolis in a jar with a tightly fitting lid and let sit overnight. Add the remaining ingredients [...]
How your sewing machine makes a stitch
Liesl from Oliver + S shares an animated graphic showing how the bobbin and upper threads work together in a sewing machine to make a stitch. I’m strangely captivated by it, like watching a lava lamp or something. It also satisifies…
Felt Maple Leaf Coasters
This project comes from “The Long Thread, Make it Monday” and these coasters are perfect to use from early fall through Thanksgiving until you decorate for the holidays. There is a pattern to download sized for the coaster. Complete supply list…
Free Scarf Pattern, Pretty!
Isn’t this pretty? I’ve got some Trendsetter yarns that would be perfect, in pinks and oranges. Been looking for a reason to use that, here’s what that looks like:
Here’s the free pattern for the scarf, from Midnight Sky … Read More...
Free Scarf Pattern, Pretty!
Isn’t this pretty? I’ve got some Trendsetter yarns that would be perfect, in pinks and oranges. Been looking for a reason to use that, here’s what that looks like:
Here’s the free pattern for the scarf, from Midnight Sky Fibers: http://blog.midnightskyfibers.com/2009/10/new-patterns-ugh-site-down.html
…Candy Halloween Globes
Craft these gorgeous candy globes with how-tos found HERE at All You. I imagine the globes can be adapted for other seasons, as well, by varying the candy colors
Candy Globes
Man’s Sweater Pattern, Fast and Easy
This free pattern from Berroco, a very handsome, easy sweater, is perfect. And, now that hockey season is upon us, who doesn’t need a mindless knit. Have I mentioned lately that Christmas is coming?
Man’s Sweater Pattern, Fast and Easy
This free pattern from Berroco, a very handsome, easy sweater, is perfect. And, now that hockey season is upon us, who doesn’t need a mindless knit. Have I mentioned lately that Christmas is coming?
Latest Lecien Fabric lines
Browsing Lecien Corporation’s latest fabric lines for quilting/sewing, I’m so digging Caramel Town Charlotte and Old New Fabric Collection 30’s. Go here to see them all.
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Tutorial: Pirate costume for a toddler
Linda from Pane Amore & Creativita shows how she made a Halloween costume for her sweet little pirate. She provides the tutorial for making a vest and links to a tutorial for the hat. I love the embroidered pirate on … Read More...