Posh Makes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute Mushroom Spool Pincushion. You can make one from an old wooden spool, a wad of stuffing, and a scrap of pretty fabric. Add some fancy pins … Read More...
Tutorial: Super cute Halloween monster softies
Heather from Dragonfly Designs shows how to make these super cute monster softies. Making them from felt keeps the sewing easy so you can focus your energy on more important things – like deciding how many eyes your little guy … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Robin Hood hat
Crafty Staci shows how to make a Robin Hood hat. Add a simple tunic and a pair of leggings (tights if you’re brave enough), and you’ve got a quick, clever Halloween costume. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Little monster costume ponchos
Becca from Little Polka Dot and Nap Time Journal shows how to make these little monster costume ponchos. She made them earlier this summer as a diversion for her “little monsters”, but they’d also make great Halloween costumes. Make the … Read More...
Tutorial: Cupcake color matching game
Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how to make this cupcake-themed color matching game for babies and toddlers. The soft fabric cupcakes all have different color icing, each matching a different well in the muffin tin. Get the tute.
Free pattern: Soft toy football
Marie from Make and Takes shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this soft toy football. Your little guy can toss this soft football around all he likes and never break a window. Get the free pattern.
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Tutorial: Sweet sock kitty softie
Brenda from Kraftee Bee guest blogs over at Craft Passion with a tutorial for making this little sock kitty softie. Awww…. His sweet little kitty face makes my heart skip a beat. Get the tutorial to find out how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Make pockets from repurposed shirt cuffs
Jamie from Lovely Nest Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to repurpose the cuffs of a dress shirt into small pockets. The edges are already finished and buttons and buttonholes already sewn. All you have to do is … Read More...
Tutorial: Denim guitar applique for jeans
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how she recreated the look of an expensive pair of kid’s jeans with a bit of applique. It’s part of her Boutique Style for Less challenge. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Nursery rhyme softie flip doll
Caty from Do Ah Diddy guest blogs over at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make this super sweet nursery rhyme flip doll. The face of the dolls flips down to reveal another face behind, which flips down … Read More...
Tutorial: Lavender bag shaped like a purse
Nikki from Nicole Mallalieu Design and You Sew, Girl! shows how to make this lavender bag that’s shaped like a purse or luggage piece. What a fun idea!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Fun fabric acorns for fall decor
These fun fabric acorns by Zemphira are far prettier than any acorns you’ll find falling from a tree this autumn. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made them using fabric scraps and real acorn caps. Wouldn’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy snake softie
Michelle from Fun on a Dime guest blogs over at Blue Cricket Design with a tutorial for making this scrappy stuffed snake. This is such a fun project for your scrap bin, and the kiddoes will love them! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a summer visor
Craftster member Polly Peanut shows how to make a summer visor to keep the sun out of your eyes. It ties at the back for a adjustable fit. Pull out the funky fabric for this project! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
How to sew upcycled boys hats
These hats are so cute and the boys are too! Well, tough guy cute if there is such a thing! Cheri of the blog I am Momma Hear Me Roar sent in this link to her awesome project that she … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled pouf pillow with applique
Elizabeth from To Be Charmed shows how to make a pouf pillow with ruffles and applique. What a pretty pillow! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Tea themed projects
Luvinthemommyhood wraps up Teacup Month with a round-up of teacup themed projects. You can find links to a number of teacup pincushions, tea cozies, and even a tea wallet. Go to the Teacup Month wrap-up.
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This week in sewing giveaways
Tascha from TLK Designs is giving away a handmade kitchen set – a pretty apron and six cloth napkins to match. Deadline for entry is Tuesday, September 7th, 2010. Go to TLK Designs for details and to enter.
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Tutorial: Seven fun sewing projects using a pillowcase
Se7en gives a list of seven sewing projects that can be done with a pillowcase. There’s the classic pillowcase dress or skirt, but there are also several projects I wouldn’t have thought of before. A cutting/assembly diagram gives an abbreviated how-to … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather bow belt
Creating your own accessories can be both fun and rewarding, especially when they add a personal touch to your wardrobe. The “DIY Faux Leather Belt” tutorial from Leafy Treetop offers a straightforward guide to crafting a chic belt using minimal … Read More...