CraftStylish shows how to create custom designs on fabric or ready-made garments using spray paint and household objects.  Go for objects with interesting patterns, such as doilies, screening, etc.  Go to the tutorial.

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Ready-to-wear swimwear is EXPENSIVE!!  If you want to try to save money and make it yourself, check out these sewing tips offered by Su from Vively Online shares some tips for sewing swimwear.  Link to swimwear sewing tips, part 1… Read More...

Lilly Shahravesh shares a tutorial on Craftzine shares make this gentleman’s tweed coat for your canine friend.  It’s an excerptf rom her book, Canine Couture.  Go to the tutorial.

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LiEr from ikat bag shares a free pattern for this Humpty Dumpty softie.  He sports a bowtie around his neck and a bandaid on his head.  All of his limbs button on and off, so he can always be put … Read More...

Cheri from It’s So Very Cheri turned her daughter’s baby bedding (shown here)  into a quilt for her big girl bed.  This is such a great idea!  Go to her blog to see the result of her transformation.

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Laura from We Wilsons is giving away downloads of her new When Pigs Fly softie pattern for a limited time.  Isn’t he adorable??  The wings are attached with a button, which makes them easily removable.   Go to the free pattern… Read More...

Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to make this sweet fabric version of Little Red Riding Hood.  She’s easily made using fabrics from your scrap bin.  Get the how-to.

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Soda can cozies (koozies) don’t HAVE to advertise law firms, auto shops, or beer.  You can make your own out of your favorite fabric, with a free pattern from Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs.  Get the free pattern.… Read More...

Leona Gaita shares some ideas on HomeWorkshop.com on ways you can use fabric as wall art, and explains how to ready-made stretch canvas with fabric of your choice.  Not only can you get some inexpensive decor for your walls, but … Read More...

If you like sewing, but feel overwhelmed when planning a project, check out the sewing kits at Mummy Made It.  Whether its a costume for the little one or a dainty little pincushion for yourself, Mummy Made it makes it … Read More...

If you’re looking for a versatile and stylish accessory, I highly recommend trying out this ruched bandeau hair wrap from All About You. I recently made one myself, and it’s quickly become a go-to in my wardrobe. This hair … Read More...

Can  you believe that this white denim skirt was a pair of blue denim jeans in another life?  Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows how to make this skirt from the legs of an old pair of jeans.  She bleached … Read More...

All About You offers a tutorial (and template) for making these miniature teddy bears.  This is a great project for fabric scraps!  Go to the tutorial.

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Sometimes a teeny tiny cute little pincushion is just not big enough.  Moda Bake Shop shows how to make this giant pincushion.  Get the tutorial.

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Joanne from Craft Passion made these fun little turtle pincushions.  The back is pieced from hexagons to look like a turtle shell.  Read more about the turtle pincushion at Craft Passion blog.

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When you cut into fabric with large-scale prints, placement is everything.  Christine from Christine Sews shows how she cuts into toile fabrics and fabrics with large-scale prints so that the images look right on her completed project.  Go to the … Read More...

pompom rouge shows how to make this pinwheel to store your pins.  It’s easier than it looks!  Go to the tutorial.

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Instructables user passionfly shows how to cut apart an old pair of jeans in order to gain the most reusable pieces of denim.  Go to the tutorial.

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Skip to My Lou shows how to make this reversible tote bag.  Go to the tutorial.

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