Oct
31
Elvi from LoLovie shows how to make wondrously weathered jeans for toddlers. They look like they’d be high-priced designer jeans, but they’re actually made out of run-of-the-mill jeans. The grunged up jeans are awesome for little boys, but could also …
Oct
31
Sara from Making Life shows how to create a cable knit Christmas stocking out of an old sweater. If you don’t have an unloved sweater shoved into the deepest recesses of your dresser, you can also find them inexpensively at …
Oct
31
Megan from DIY Maternity guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to create a shirred maternity tunic top out of a man’s button down shirt. The top is inspired by a similar shirt from Anthropologie, but Megan …
Oct
31
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a set of pillowcases with unique tuxed0-style detailing at the side panel. The pillow covers are made from a flannel fabric for a soft place to lay your head, but get a formal twist …
Oct
31
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a girl’s gathered skirt with ric rac stripes. She shows it as a last minute Halloween skirt, but I think it would be cute …
Oct
30
Sara from Craft Snob shares a fun tutorial for making a colorful fabric bunting, no sewing required. She uses fusible hem tape to create the fabric pennants and attach them to the string. Be sure to check out what she …
Oct
30
Luvinthemommyhood shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Delaney Dress for toddler girls. This is such a sweet little dress!! It has a simple short sleeved bodice and a gathered skirt, and is trimmed off with contrasting bias tape. …
Oct
30
Bridgit from Wag Doll shows how she made a shower cap that’s both functional and cute. The top layer is a colorful fabric print, while the waterproof liner keeps the moisture out. The shape is simple – just a circle of fabric gathered up …
Oct
30
Casey from Stellar Mother shows how to give the sleeves a plain tee a cool new look, no sewing required. She cuts and knots the shoulders to create an open flutter sleeve. Get the tute to see how it’s done.
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Oct
30
Lisa from Crafty Mamas starts a series of posts all about using patterns from the Ottobre Design Magazine. Pattern magazines like this are rich in design, but in order to pack so many patterns into one magazine they print multiple …
Oct
29
Crafty Mamas shows how to alter a basic leggings pattern to give them bootcut flare at the ankles. It’s a simple alteration that creates a whole new look for your leggings. Get the how-to.
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Oct
29
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is giving away a 12 fat quarter bundle from Amy Butler’s new line Lark. The bundle is offered by Intrepid Thread. Go to Maureen Cracknell Handmade to get the details and enter to giveaway. (Deadline is …
Oct
29
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen show show to make her Rondo pouch, a small drawstring bag with a round base. She’ll be using as eco-friendly wrapping for a friend’s Christmas present. What a great idea!! Get the tute.
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Oct
29
Teresa from My Patchwork shows how to make a fabric sleeve that holds an extra roll of toilet paper. It hangs from the bar of your toilet paper roll holder, and keeps a spare roll so you’ll have it right …
Oct
29
Little Blue Mouse posts at Refashion Co-op with a cool idea for using a circular tablecloth. She cut a vintage tablecloth in half and made two apron. Easy peasy, and the vintage design makes such cute aprons! See more photos …







