Welcome fall the French way with this charming chart from Les Fils d’Helene blog. The design is free for your personal use! Get the chart.
Tutorial: Raise the neckline on a sewing pattern
If the neckline on a sewing pattern is lower than you’d like, you can easily alter the pattern by raising the neckline. Rian of Presser Foot shows how to do just that. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Presser Foot]
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Cool idea: Faux coffee sacks
I’ve seen some cool sewing projects using burlap coffee sacks. The only problem is, I don’t have any burlap coffee sacks. Creative Little Daisy wanted some coffee sacks for a project, and came up with a solution to that problem. She…
Birthday Cake Ideas
Betty Crocker’s site is chock full of ideas and how-tos for birthday cakes, like this robot or this purse.
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On-Line Classes: My Creative Classroom
Are you looking to learn a fun new technique or idea or maybe you’re new to stamping and cardmaking and need a place to start? Well make a visit to My Creative Classroom, they offer on-line classes in all … Read More...
On-Line Classes: My Creative Classroom
image by Colleen Shaan and My Creative Classroom
Are you looking to learn a fun new technique or idea or maybe you’re new to stamping and cardmaking and need a place to start? Well make a visit to My Creative Classroom,…
Patternmaking With Photoshop
Yesterday I did a post on Craftzine’s Knitted Handlebar Bag. As I was surfing around their site, I found a video showing how to take a digital image and turn it into a knitting pattern. The video shows a skeleton … Read More...
Patternmaking With Photoshop
Yesterday I did a post on Craftzine’s Knitted Handlebar Bag. As I was surfing around their site, I found a video showing how to take a digital image and turn it into a knitting pattern. The video shows a skeleton…
Online Class – Handmade Journals
Karla Dudley will be holding an online workshop showing ou how to make three different journals from scratch. The class will show techniques for three different bindings and three different closures. Additionally you will receive some of Karla’s digital brushes … Read More...
Online Class – Handmade Journals
Karla Dudley will be holding an online workshop showing ou how to make three different journals from scratch. The class will show techniques for three different bindings and three different closures. Additionally you will receive some of Karla’s digital brushes…
Inspiration du Jour – junglebarrya
Get more inspiration from her gallery.
Inspiration du Jour – junglebarrya
Get more inspiration from her gallery.
Tutorial: Triangle-fold sunburst coaster
Craft Passion shows how to make these colorful triangle-fold sunburst coasters. Though this looks complex, it’s the same simple fabric fold over and over (and over and over!) on small fabric. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Triangle-fold sunburst coaster
Craft Passion shows how to make these colorful triangle-fold sunburst coasters. Though this looks complex, it’s the same simple fabric fold over and over (and over and over!) on small fabric. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Craft Passion]
Tutorial: Rag edge receiving blanket
A receiving blanket makes a nice baby gift, and Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial for making one. The rag edge is soft on young skin, and it’s also quick finish. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Rag edge receiving blanket
A receiving blanket makes a nice baby gift, and Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial for making one. The rag edge is soft on young skin, and it’s also quick finish. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sew Much Ado]
“How Much Fabric” reference cards
Gwen from After the Dress (and now Gwyn Hug) is now offering her popular “How Much Fabric” reference tables printed on plastic wallet cards. If you’ve ever found fabulous fabric while out shopping and then thought, “I’d love to … Read More...
“How Much Fabric” reference cards
Gwen from After the Dress (and now Gwyn Hug) is now offering her popular “How Much Fabric” reference tables printed on plastic wallet cards. If you’ve ever found fabulous fabric while out shopping and then thought, “I’d love to make a…
Lookie what she made: Embellishment on a plain black skirt
Barbara posts on Wardrobe Refashion showing the long black skirt she made the previous winter. The embellishment design evolved, starting with stencils and spraypaint, moving to applique and then buttons. The result is an artistic, sophisticated look. Read more and … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Embellishment on a plain black skirt
Barbara posts on Wardrobe Refashion showing the long black skirt she made the previous winter. The embellishment design evolved, starting with stencils and spraypaint, moving to applique and then buttons. The result is an artistic, sophisticated look. Read more and see…