I have been having SO MUCH FUN with my Silhouette SD
!! Seriously, folks. Not a lick of housework has happened since they sent me this machine because I can’t stop making projects with this thing.
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Video tutorial: Making a fabric bow
Thera Joyce from Swagger Savvy Designs and Crafty Pirate shares a video tutorial showing how to make a fabric bow. A pretty bow like this could be just what you need to embellish a headband, a purse, a sweater, a … Read More...
How to recycle an old comforter into a winter insulation curtain
Over at Suzannah’s blog Adventures In Dressmaking she posted this great idea and tutorial for turning an old comforter into a winter insulation window curtain.
Sewing Tutorial: Draft and sew an Anarkali Kameez
The Anarkali Kameez is a traditional Indian dress that has been around for centuries and continues to be popular even today. It features a fitted bodice that flares out into a full skirt, making it both stylish and comfortable to … Read More...
How to convert standard mittens into fingerless ones
Check out this great tutorial on saving a pair of mittens that may be too small (or have worn out tips) and converting them into the fingerless type of mittens that Maya sent in. See the full tutorial over at … Read More...
A scrapbook page stitched together filled with all sorts of recycled bits
Now I don’t generally post many scrapbook pages but I just fell in love with this one from the blog Ponderings. She stitched all sorts of things together on the page including bits sewing patterns, books and Sizzix die … Read More...
Tutorial: Flannel chenille baby bib
Craft Passion shares a pattern and tutorial for making a baby bib. Made entirely from flannel (including the chenille backing), it’s sure to be soft against baby’s sensitive skin. And with all of the cute flannel prints out there, it’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a romper into a dress
Cammie from Balance the Busy got this cute baby romper from a garage sale, but it was too short for her little girl. A little bit of sewing turned it into a dress, and it took just 20 minutes. She … Read More...
Free pattern: 1950s baby bib with feeding mitt for mama
Bramcost Publications continues their 12 Days of a Vintage Handmade Christmas with a 1950s pattern for a unique 1950s baby bib. The gathered bib gives plenty of coverage for baby’s clothes, while the attached mitt is intended to protect mama’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Santa ornament Advent calendar
Raspberry & Chocolate shares a tutorial for making this lovely Advent calendar. The santa ornament gets moved each day to show the countdown to Christmas. I love the combination of the linen-look fabric with the white paint and the red … Read More...
Tutorial: Crocheted fabric trim
Leigh Ann from Strawberry Truffle and Spincushion shows how she makes her own trim out of fabric. She crochets strips of fabric into trim that she can use to embellish costumes or other projects. This is a great use for … Read More...
Free pattern: Lincoln Continental car softie
My jaw hit the ground when I saw this car softie by Little Dream Factory. It’s a soft fleece Lincoln Continental! Squeeal! She shares a free pattern and tutorial. You know you want to make one! Get the pattern and … Read More...
Tutorial: Super cute mushroom pincushion
Fantastic Toys shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this squeal-out-loud-cute mushroom pincushion. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Snuggle blanket with sleeves
Covered in Crafts tells how to make a snuggle blanket with sleeves. Her tutorial shows how she made one for her baby niece, but this process would work for an older child as well – just change the measurements. Go … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby bib with birdie applique
Head over to Make Baby Stuff for a free pattern for a baby bib with a birdie applique. I love the way the shape of the bib is combined with the shape of the birdie’s body! Go to the free … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas tree wrist pincushion
Spool shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a wool felt Christmas tree pincushion. It wraps around the wrist so your pins stay right where you need them when you’re working on a project. The colored balls … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled coffee cozy
Katie from Cheep Ideas shows how to make a ruffled coffee cozy. The sleeve fits around a coffee to-go cup to keep your hands from getting burned. Make a bunch and give them as Christmas gifts. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Finishing edges with bias tape
Thera Joyce from Swagger Savvy Designs and Crafty Pirate shows how to finish the edges of your sewing projects with bias tape. Bias tape is particularly useful when hemming a curved piece of fabric – the stretchy bias strips hug … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillow that folds into a stuffed animal
Shea from All Things Shea shows how to create this fun kids’ pillow that converts easily from stuffed animal to pillow. Just fold it up to make it resemble the animal, unfold it and lay it flat to turn it … Read More...
Free pattern: Wee Piggy softie
Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters created this cute Wee Piggy softie for her son,, and shares the pattern so you can make one yourself. I love the big ole’ snout on his piggy face! Get the tutorial.
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