Marrissa from Rae Gun Ramblings guest blogs at The Ivy Cottage with a tutorial showing how to make a cute little monster softie that also happens to hold a gift card. You can make one from small bits of fabric, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a throw pillow cover in just 10 minutes
Heidi, the creative mind behind HoneyBear Lane, invites you to embark on a quick and easy crafting journey with her tutorial on making a throw pillow in just 10 minutes! With her clear instructions and innovative techniques, you’ll learn how … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled Denim Jeans pocket pot holder
Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a potholder out of an old jeans pocket. The pocket is a cute embellishment – and practical, too, since it’s just the right size for your hand. … Read More...
Dress up Your Roll contest kick-off
Now this is *different but good. The Dress up Your Roll Competition starts today over at Want it Need it Quilt. Jane says all you have to do to enter is make a fabric cover for your toilet roll. … Read More...
Free pattern: Penguin softies
Want to know how to make this super cute penguin softie? The Purl Bee has a pattern and tutorial for doing just that. They also have fat quarter bundles for sale made up of the same black and white fabrics … Read More...
How to sew a recycled shop rag pillow
Run don’t walk out to the garage (but don’t tell the person who washes the cars what you’re doing!) and grab a couple of shop rags. Then pop on over to Tiki’s blog Ribbons Lace and Inspiration to follow the … Read More...
Free pattern: Cute little felt hedgehog
Angela from Lazy Basset shows how to make a cute little hedgehod softie out of felt. He’s laying on his back, with his belly and his hedgehog paws up. Awww…. He’s lightly stuffed to give him some 3-d shaping. You … Read More...
How to make a vintage storybook page coin purse
This is such a darling project and one that can be adapted to any style by using anything you like between the clear layers. See the awesome tutorial that Cintia posted on her blog My Poppet that features her tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered ribbon heart hair accessory
Fleece Fun shows how to make a cute layered ribbon heart hair accessory for Valentine’s Day, no sewing required. The singed edges of the satin ribbon hearts creates cool curled edges and a 3-d effect. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: How to unzip a zipper when the pull is on the wrong side
How many times have you sewn up a lined zippered pouch, only to realize that you forgot to leave the zipper
unzipped as the turning hole? Now your purse is inside out without a way to turn it to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux leather and fleece tablet sleeve
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how she made a sleek cover for her husband’s new tablet. She kept the design simple and guy-friendly. The outside is made from faux leather (vinyl) and the lining from a soft … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pillowcase with just three seams
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares her first video tutorial of 2012 on her blog, showing how to make a pillowcase. With just three seams, it’s a quick and easy project perfect for gift giving or for a charity project.… Read More...
Tutorial: DIY tights for an 18″ doll
Mamagus shares a tutorial on the Quilting Board message forum showing how to create a pair of tights for an American Girl or other 18″ doll out of a pair of knee socks. Brilliant!! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Making a men’s fleece hoodie
Cal Patch shares a tutorial on CraftStylish showing how to make a men’s fleece hoodie. It’s a lot like making a basic t-shirt, though with a hood attached at the neck and a kangaroo pocket sewed on the front. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Use mini-facings to turn under tight corners
Susan Khalje shares a tutorial at Threads magazine showing how to use a mini-facing to help create smooth edges on square necklines or tightly curved edges. Rather than facing the whole piece, a mini-facing works just where you need it. … Read More...
Dalek Dress For Halloween « Randommization
Is it too early for me to plan my 2012 halloween costume?
Tutorial: Ruffles and fleece scarf
Fleece Fun shows how to make a scarf that’s all ruffles on the front, and all snuggly fleece on the back. It’s quick to make, too, since the ruffles come courtesy of ruffle fabric. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Easter Time Bunny Rag wreath
The how-to for this cute bunny rag wreath is Bustle and Sew contribution to Mencap’s Make With Me project. Mencap is an organization in the UK dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Their Make With Me campaign features craft … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Leather obi belt with flower embellishment
Catherine from Cat on a Limb shows how to make a fabulous leather obi belt with a flower embellishment. The wide belt has narrow ties that wrap around the waist and tie together right in the center of the flower. If you … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux leather or fabric firewood carrier
Head over to the Fiskars website to find out how you can stitch up a firewood carrier out of fabric or faux leather. The carrier makes it easy to bring in the logs you’ll need to build a cozy winter … Read More...