Tutorial: Sew a flat patch pocket
Threads Magazine shows how to sew a patch pocket and have it come out flat and crisp. Get the tutorial.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, flat, patch, pocket[/tags]… Read more ... Cool idea: Easy water refill for your steam iron
Erin from High Fructose Craft recycles a squeezable soap bottle into a bottle that holds water to refill her iron. This makes refilling the iron a snap! Read more at her blog.
… Read more ... Tutorial: Dress up a kitchen towel
Little Birdie Secrets shares a tutorial on Make and Takes showing how to add character to plain kitchen towels with simple appliques and trim. Go to the tutorial.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, kitchen, dish, towel,… Read more ... Free pattern: Christmas Tree Advent calendar
Wee Folk Art shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this Christmas Tree Advent calendar. Get the pattern and tutorial.
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If you love sewing and would like to share patterns, chat about sewing… Read more ... Tutorial: Monogrammed napkin ring from burlap
Maya frommaya*made shares a tutorial for a lovely monogrammed napkin ring. The burlap and linen flower has a rustic, yet airy feel. Get the how-to and make a set of your own.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, monogrammed,… Read more ... Tutorial: Child’s harness from a stuffed animal
When my daughter was little, she went through a stage where she would take off running any time she got outside of my arms’ reach. That was fine in our yard or in a park, but in a crowded mall… Read more ... Tutorial: Basic throw pillow
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Reprodepot shows how to make a basic square throw pillow. Don’t let the simplicity fool you –… Read more ...
Reprodepot shows how to make a basic square throw pillow. Don’t let the simplicity fool you –… Read more ... Tutorial: Earmuff headband with fleece flowers
Just in time for the cold winter months ahead, Carlen from Little Trends shares a tutorial on her blog for making this warm earmuff headband. The smattering of fleece flowers is a fun way to finish this off. Get the … Read more ... Tutorial: Large layered flower
Alexis from My Mama Made It shows how to make this large layered fabric flower. I love the soft colors and textures of the fabrics she chose, and the gorgeous vintage jewelry in the centers! Get the how-to.
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Sewing Tutorial: Tooth fairy envelope
Losing a tooth is such a big event for a child, so give them a special spot to leave their teeth for the tooth fairy. Bethany from The Paper Pony shows how to make an adorable tooth fairy envelope. I… Read more ... Wool felt basics
Wool felt is the fabric of choice for many sewers due to its durability, ease of use (no hemming required), and flexibility. Kim from True Up kicks off her Wool Felt Week series with a short article describing the different… Read more ... Tutorial: Fabric luggage tags
Skip to my Lou shows how you can make your own custom fabric luggage tags. Make one from a bright, bold print and you’ll easily be able to recognize your suitcase as it comes around on the baggage claim carousel. … Read more ... Tutorial: I Spy bag for quiet play
Head over to Compulsively Creative to find out how to make these fabric I Spy bags. These are great little toys for times when a child needs some quiet entertainment, like during a church service or an airplane trip. Go … Read more ...