Sally from Sew Sally breaks down the basics of creating buttonholes in a simple, approachable manner that anyone can follow. For her Sew, Mama, Sew! article, she starts by emphasizing the importance of measuring your button first, as this will … Read More...
Tutorial: Buttonhole basics
Sally from Sew Sally explains the basics of creating buttonholes in an article for Sew, Mama, Sew! Get the how-to.
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Art to Edible Art: The Threadcakes Contest
Make a cake based on a Threadless T-Shirt design and win! The Threadcakes online competition has and impressive panel of judges (Ace of Cakes, Cake Journal, Cake Wrecks, Baking Bites and more). Find the rules here. Find the prizes here… Read More...
Art to Edible Art: The Threadcakes Contest
Make a cake based on a Threadless T-Shirt design and win! The Threadcakes online competition has and impressive panel of judges (Ace of Cakes, Cake Journal, Cake Wrecks, Baking Bites and more). Find the rules here. Find the prizes here. Contest ends…
Tutorial: Large storage buckets
Anything But Normal creates these large storage buckets by covering an old laundry bucket with scrapbook paper (paint bucket would also work), and then sews a fabric liner. See how she does it.
[via U Create]
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Tutorial: Large storage buckets
Anything But Normal creates these large storage buckets by covering an old laundry bucket with scrapbook paper (paint bucket would also work), and then sews a fabric liner. See how she does it.
[via U Create]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, storage, bucket, fabric, liner
…Tutorial: Fabric-covered cupboard organizers
Cut Out + Keep user Bohemiansky shows how to make these cupboard organizers. The base is made of cardboard boxes sized to fit your cabinets, and a removable cover is made of fabric. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Fabric-covered cupboard organizers
Cut Out + Keep user Bohemiansky shows how to make these cupboard organizers. The base is made of cardboard boxes sized to fit your cabinets, and a removable cover is made of fabric. Get the how-to.
[photo from Cut Out + Keep]
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Tips for mass producing sewn items
Handmade items are increasing in popularity, and many sewists are opening Etsy shops or displaying their items at craft fairs. When you’re making many versions of the same project, there are ways that you can maximize your sewing productivity. Debbie … Read More...
Tips for mass producing sewn items
Handmade items are increasing in popularity, and many sewists are opening Etsy shops or displaying their items at craft fairs. When you’re making many versions of the same project, there are ways that you can maximize your sewing productivity. Debbie Colgrove…
Make your own sunscreen
I am a huge believer in sunscreen and now that summer is finally here and we’re all spending more time in the sun, it’s especially important to make sure you wear protection from the sun. Try making your own homemade…
Make a Felt Mushroom with My Little Mochi
ETSY has many how-to videos and tutorials on almost any craft you are interested in. Today, I found this Felt mushroom that is really cute. Myra Masuda, the brains behind My Little Mochi, knows that crafters love mushrooms. She … Read More...
Make a Felt Mushroom with My Little Mochi
ETSY has many how-to videos and tutorials on almost any craft you are interested in. Today, I found this Felt mushroom that is really cute. Myra Masuda, the brains behind My Little Mochi, knows that crafters love mushrooms. She promises that…
Project: Color Flip Book
Nicole Heady of Papertrey Ink has posted the instructions for this cool color flip book along with a free graphic download. Make one of these fun books yourself to help with color combination inspiration.
-Heather
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Project: Color Flip Book
Nicole Heady of Papertrey Ink has posted the instructions for this cool color flip book along with a free graphic download. Make one of these fun books yourself to help with color combination inspiration.
-Heather
…Cocktails Through the Decades
Every month until October, Gourmet is publishing twenty favorite cocktails from each decade from the 1940s to the present time. They are currently up to the ’60s. See the cocktail grow up HERE. With the tidbits and tales accompanying many of…
Cool peppermint sunburn lotion recipe
If you spent a little bit too much time out in the sun at a 4th of July BBQ yesterday, try this simple cooling peppermint sunburn lotion recipe from Bath and Body Recipes to help soothe your skin.
Ingredients:
2 … Read More...
Cool peppermint sunburn lotion recipe
If you spent a little bit too much time out in the sun at a 4th of July BBQ yesterday, try this simple cooling peppermint sunburn lotion recipe from Bath and Body Recipes to help soothe your skin.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. water
1 tbsp.…
Tutorial: Hanging garbage bag for the car
If your summertime plans include a road trip, then you may want to make one of these hanging garbage bags for your car. Roots and Wings Co. shows how. The bag is held open with an embroidery hoop! Go to the…
Crazy vintage update by Allie
Allison Ann Aller has embarked on another of her creative explorations — this time a modern interpretation of a vintage crazy quilt. The focus of the quilt is a grid of wheels centered with black stars. Each star is embellished with…