This napkin ring tutorial from Merriment Design is fabric scrap-happy and recyclicioius.  The base of the napkin ring is a section cut from a thick cardboard tube (e.g., Saran Wrap tube).  The fabric covers can easily be cut from you … Read More...

Gwen from After the Dress continues her “How Much Fabric?” series with a look at how much fabric is typically needed to make a pair of pants.  Find the chart at After the Dress. You can buy How Much … Read More...

Roots and Wings Co shares a tutorial for making a patriotic swag.  Hang it over a doorway or window to celebrate the 4th of July.  Go to the tutorial.

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In a perfect world, we’d wait to buy fabric until we had a specific project in mind, and we could determine the yardage to buy based on the pattern envelope.

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Head over to Craftzine to find out how to make this tunic swimsuit coverup from an old t-shirt.  Go to the tutorial.

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ThimblyThings shows how she took a less-than-trendy jumper and turned it into this fashionable summer dress.  A bit of elastic gave it some shape, and overdrying updated the denim.  See how she did it.

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Betula Loo shows how to make this drawstring bag that is the perfect size to hold 10 CDs.  Make one to organize the CDs in your car.  Or, make a bunch of them to organize your music collection at the … Read More...

Threads Magazine shows an easy way to turn bias cording right side out.  Get the how-to.

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Go to Soto Softies to find out how to make these adorable warm fuzzy mammal finger puppets.  The free pattern includes pieces to make a mouse, a squirrel, and a lamb.  Cute, cute, cute!!!  Go to the tutorial.  Or, … Read More...

Buying a sewing machine can be pretty confusing.   There are so many different types of features and functions available.  How to make sense of it all?  Sew, Mama, Sew! shares a list of questions to consider when purchasing a sewing … Read More...

Epicurean Style shows how to make a girl’s ruffled skirt from a large man’s t-shirt.  Get the how-to.

CraftZine shares a free pattern and podcast telling how make these zippered pouches in the shape of a floppy-eared bunny featured in the book Zakka Sewing.  Check out the bunny tail on the zipper pull!  Go to the free … Read More...

Find out how to make this hanging wall pocket from Cash Strapped Crafts.  Hang it by the back door to stash keys, notes, or othe small necessities.  Go to the tutorial.

This summer, make good old-fashioned letter writing a priority.  It’ll keep the kids’ brains active and it will strengthen relationships with family and friends.  Craftzine shows how to make this family letter writing center that hangs on the wall.  Go … Read More...

This felt teddy bear project from Chica and Jo is a great summertime craft for the kiddos.  The pieces are all precut, so all the kids have to do is assesmble and stitch.  Make a bunch and host a teddy … Read More...

If a simple fabric yoyo is pretty, it stands to reason that a two-layer yoyo is doubly so.  Shira Cooper shares a tutorial on Whip Up showing how to take the fabric yoyo to the next level by adding another … Read More...

Christine Sews shows how to make this case for your cutting boards.  (You know, the cardboard ones that fold up.)  Go to the tutorial.

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Whether it’s hiking, playing at the park, or just enjoying a stroll around the neighborhood, chances are you’ll want to bring a bottle of water with you.  Make It and Love It shares a tutorial for making a water bottle … Read More...

It’s easy to repurpose an old pillowcase into a laundry bag.  Craftzine shows you how.  Go to the tutorial.

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If the thought of making your own hat sounds intimidating, check out this tutorial from CraftStylish.  Cal Patch shows how you can make a shady hat using only one piece fabric.  Oh, and it’s reversible, too!  Read how to make … Read More...