I am so digging this gnome and fox. These and more downloadable paper piecing patterns are on sale at Artisania through the end of February. Visit the New Pattern Shop for details.
Flossie Teacakes: Shirring tutorial
Flossie Teacakes provides a good tutorial for shirring here. I’m a big fan of shirring and use it for the back panel of a dresses instead of adding a zipper. Not that zippers a so hard or anything but … Read More...
Tutorial: Boutique-style fleece pants for little kids
Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making boutique-style fleece pants for little kids. The legs are flared at the bottoms with large ruffles. These pants are so cute! And made from fleece, they’re also soft and warm. The pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon and pom pom flowers
Sara from Craft Snob shows how to make these fun flower embellishments from printed ribbon and brightly colored pom poms. These are sooo cute! Use them on headbands, hairclips, or even shoe clips for little girls. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Itty bitty fabric necktie shoe clips
Sara from Craft Snob guest blogs at Momtastic with a tutorial showing how to make these little fabric necktie shoe clips. Cuuuute! Get the tute.
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Sewing Tutorial: Chalkboard heart placemats
She Wears Flowers shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these placemats with chalkboard hearts on them. This would be such a cute way to set the table on Valentine’s, with a special message written to the person … Read More...
Tutorial: Beribboned Guest Bath Towels
Sew4Home shows how to make these super cute Beribboned Guest Bath Towels. They’re easily made from long strips of fabric. Precuts would save time, but nothing is stopping you from cutting your fabric either. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Heart-shaped mug rug
Jodi from Pleasant Home guest blogs on Whip Up with a tutorial showing how to make a heart-shaped mug rug. This soooo needs a big ol’ cup of hot cocoa sitting on it! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Add Stitching To Cards
Stitching on your paper crafts is a very popular trend but it can be a little intimidating. Let Hero Arts give you some tips in this great video and use your sewing machine to add a little something extra to … Read More...
Reminder: Submit your questions for Jenny Wilding Cardon
We’ve got some good questions already for the upcoming Q & A with Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of the soon-t0-be-released ReSew. What else are you wanting to know? Go to the sneak peek post to submit your own questions.… Read More...
Tutorial: Twisted pintucks texture
Daisy Janie shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to create twisted pintucks. I love the way they paired this technique with a simple patchwork design to show off the directional texture. So cool! Get the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Soft Landing airplane softie
Jodi from Sew Fearless shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Soft Landing airplane. The whole thing is made from soft fabric – even the wheels. This would make such a cute gift for a baby! Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleepover Pillowcase
Sew4Home shows how to make their Sleepover Pillowcase. The mix of pretty fabrics makes it special enough to take along for sleepovers. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: No-sew no-glue fleece chrysanthemum
Fleece Fun shows how to make a chrysanthemum embellishment from fleece. There’s no sewing required – and no gluing either! The layers of flower shapes are cleverly threaded together with ribbon. The long ribbon ends can then be used to … Read More...
Sneak Peek: ReSew by Jenny Wilding Cardon
Jenny Wilding Cardon gives a video sneak peek of the projects in her soon-to-be-released book ReSew
. The book will show how to transform thrift store garments and linens into new, stylish clothing.
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How to recycle and restyle a long sweater into a cropped one
The clever mommy to be x3 needed to remake an old sweater that had a few holes into a new one she could sport while crafting a baby in her tummy. Check out her great tutorial for the sweater refashioning … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft minky blanket with cotton binding
Sew4Home shows how to make this soft minky blanket. The edges of the solid minky are bound by a fun cotton print. Get the tutorial.
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How to make a recycled sweater Infinity Scarf
Cozy on up and check out this great tutorial sent in by Erin on how to sew an infinity scarf from a recycled sweater posted at the blog The Runcible Spoon.
Free pattern: T-shirt for an 18″ doll
CarlaC from Scientific Seamstress shares a downloadable pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make a t-shirt for an 18′ doll. The pattern has pieces for both long and short sleeves. Her tutorial gives tips for controlling the … Read More...
How to make a recycled Chinese New Year of the Rabbit Fake Firecracker Wall Hanging
With treats inside! I love this recycle project for so many reasons. First its Chinese New Year of the Rabbit theme and that it’s made from recycled toilet and paper towel tubes! Pop on over to the post Stephanie sent … Read More...