Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how to make Halloween finger puppets.  She includes instructions for making a spooky spider, a ghost, a jack-o-lantern, and a candy corn.  She also shows how to dress up a plain jar to make a … Read More...

Suzanne from Just Another Hangup  guest blogs at Eighteen 25 with a tutorial showing how to make this cute bat softie for Halloween.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Eighteen 25]

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Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this spider t-shirt for her son.  The oversized brown spider is appliqued to a purchased t-shirt.  Make one special for Halloween, or make one just … Read More...

Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land shares a tutorial for making this super sweet Princess and the Pea softie playset.  It includes a simple little princess doll and a stack of stuffed mattresses.  What a fun idea!! Get the … Read More...

Penny from Penny’s Hands shows how to make this hexagon sewing caddy and pincushion.  It’s entirely handstitched.  The outside layer serves as a pincushion, while the hexagon shaped hole in the center creates a place to store pens, scissors, and … Read More...

Kirsten and Jordan fromKojoDesigns help Dana from MADE with her Celebrate Yellow series by sharing a tutorial for making a messenger bag.  It features yellow fabric, of course.  Freezer paper stencil allows you to customize it with the recipient’s … Read More...

The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial on her blog, The Cottage Home, showing how to make these fabric pumpkins.  She used upholstery samples to make hers.  What a great idea!  The heavy fabric is a perfect pairing for this fall-themed … Read More...

It never fails that the weather turns off cold just in time for Halloween.  While it helps set the mood for Halloween, the colder temps generally mean that trick or treat costumes get covered up with a sweater or jacket.  … Read More...

Naptime Crafters shares a free pattern and tutorial for this sweet little strappy romper.  SO cute!  The pattern is the size of her 7 month old baby, but could be adapted larger or smaller.  Go to the free pattern and … Read More...

Pascale from //Between the Lines// shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this sturdy denim tote bag.  Heavy fabric and leather handles make this a heavy-duty bag, while French seams keep the interior free from raw edges.  … Read More...

Whitney and Alish from Sisters’ Stuff guest blog over at Eighteen 25 with a tutorial showing how to make these cute monogrammed trick or treat bags for Halloween.  They start with a premade canvas tote from a craft store, so … Read More...

Lookie who’s guest blogging over at Whip Up!  It’s Disney from Ruffles and Stuff!  Though she stepped away from blogging earlier this year, she takes a break from her self-imposed exile to show how to dress up a plain … Read More...

Altering children’s clothing can be a real hassle, especially when it comes to necklines. As children grow, their bodies change shape and their clothes no longer fit. One of the common problems with children’s shirts is the neckline being too … Read More...

Fall-themed crafts are always a popular choice, and faux leather leaves offer a refreshing twist on the traditional autumn decorations. While leaves made from paper or fabric are common, using faux leather adds a unique texture and durability that sets … Read More...

Dana from MADE created this chevron patterned throw pillow, but she didn’t start with a fabric printed with chevrons.  Instead, she used a striped fabric to create the pattern.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  It’s part … Read More...

Elizabeth from Twelve Crafts and Twelve Crafts Till Christmas guest blogs over at seven thirty three with a tutorial showing how to make fabric postcards.  Make them for the kiddoes to play pretend mail carrier, or make some for the … Read More...

Joy from How Joyful shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this attractive sewing caddy to hang from the side of your sewing table.  The pockets can hold scissors, seam rippers, and other notions you often reach … Read More...