Craft Gossip

wetdrypoolbagKathie Sever and Bernadette Noll of Future Craft Collective post a tutorial on Craftzine showing how to make this wet/dry pool bag.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Craftzine]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, wet, dry, pool, bag, tote, swim[/tags]

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borderfabricsundressLil Blue Boo used fabric with a border print to make this sundress for her daughter.  Go to the tutorial to find out how she did it.

[photo from Lil Blue Boo]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, sundress, dress, border, girl[/tags]

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girlsgatheredtopVively Online shows how to make this simple gathered top for girls.  I think these may become a summer wardrobe staple at our house!  Get the how-to.

[photo from Vively Online]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, simple, gathered, top, shirt, tank, girls[/tags]

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summerswingskirtFind out how to make this swingy summer skirt at Moda Bake Shop.  The strips are pieced from a jelly roll pack of fabric.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Moda Bake Shop]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, swing, summer, skirt, ruffle[/tags]

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elasticsmockeddressAlexis from My Mama Made It shows how to make this sundress using elastic thread for smocking, perfect for summertime.  It’s made from t-shirt knit so there’s no need to hem.  Get the how-to.

[photo from My Mama Made It]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, elastic,…

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aprondishtowelChar from Crap I’ve Made shows how to make an apron from a dishtowel . The process is quick and easy!  If you don’t have a dishtowel,  you could also use any piece of fabric with hemmed edges.  Find out how…

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irononpatchesOne of the easiest ways to add a personal touch to a garment or accessory is to add a custom iron-on patch or applique.  Kellie from Rice Babies shows how she creates the shapes for these appliques.  Go to the tutorial.

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sergersMeg from Fashioned by Meg shares her knowledge of sergers with an article on Sew, Mama, Sew! blog.  If you’re considering buying a serger, or if you have a serger that you haven’t quite conquered yet, this article will help you…

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fabric-id-tagAshley from Make It and Love It shows how to make these fabric ID tags.  Use them on your luggage, on diaper bags, on anything that needs a little bright label.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Make It and Love It]

[tags]sewing,…

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gardening-apronThis gardening apron will keep all your tools handy when you’re working in the garden.  Wiener Dog Tricks shows how to make one.  I love the repurposed jeans pockets!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Wiener Dog Tricks]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, gardening, apron[/tags]

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fabrickiteSarah Fielke shows how to make a patchwork fabric kite on The Last Piece.  A handmade kite like this has way more personality than the plastic dollar  store versions.  Get the how-to.

[photo from The Last Piece]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, patchwork, fabric, kite[/tags]

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juicepouchbeltCare from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a D-ring belt from empty juice pouches.  So clever!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Obsessively Stitching]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, d-ring, belt, juice, pouch[/tags]

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toilecoloredBritt from Cucumbersome used highlighters to put a new twist on her black & white toile pillow.  The splash of the bright colors brings an element of whimsy to the sweet print.  Read more at her blog.

[photo from Cucumbersome]

[tags]sewing, inspiration, cool, toile,…

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bunmakerLiEr from ikat bag shows how she makes these bun makers.  The wires inside allow you to twist them around your hair for easy summer hair styling.  Get the how-to.

[photo from ikat bag]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, bun, maker, summer, hair, twist[/tags]

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stuffedmonsterWho says monsters are all scary and ugly?  This guy is all cuteness!!  Find out how to make him with a tutorial by NinaGet the how-to.

[via Cut Out + Keep blog]

[photo from Making Felt Monsters]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, monster, softie, stuffie,…

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