Hats – Page 13

Tutorial: Trucker’s hat made pretty with a floral panel

October 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Kate from See Kate Sew makes the lowly trucker’s hat a fashion accessory by covering the front panel with a pretty floral design. Genius! She shares a tutorial showing how to do it. You’ll only need a small piece of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Amish puzzle ball that be taken apart and reassembled

October 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Allison from Sweater Doll shows how to make an Amish puzzle ball. It’s not just a pretty shape. It’s also a functional toy that can be taken apart into three pieces, and then reassembled if you know the trick. It… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a slouchy hat from an old sweater

October 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can make slouchy cool hats out of an old sweater with just a few easy steps. VixenMade shows how to do it. This is a great way to upcycle a sweater that’s no longer wearable due to staining, holes,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt witch hat, make it any size

October 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make a felt witch hat in any size. Need it in an adult size? You can do it. Need one in a kid or toddler size? You can do that, too. Her… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fleece Monster Mash Up Hats

September 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Over at Fleece Fun, you can snag a free pattern and tutorial for making these fleece Monster Mash Up hats. With variations for one eyeball or two, open eyes or shut, and spikes or a unicorn or ears, there’s no… Read more ...

Free pattern: Faux fur ear flap hat

September 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Erin from Sewbon is over at The Sewing Rabbit today with a free pattern for this faux fur ear flap hat. The fur is stylish but also warm, and those long flaps will keep your ears covered in cold winter… Read more ...

Free pattern: Kid sized turban hat

September 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Eri from Llevo el Invierno shares a free pattern for making a turban style hat for a child. It’s made from a stretch knit fabric and fits snug around the head. The pattern is fairly simple and would be a… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY trunk shade for a hatchback

September 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When we bought our Prius, it came with a removable trunk cover to keep any stuff we had stashed back there from prying eyes. If your car has an open back or hatch, and it didn’t come with a cover,… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Messenger style saddle bags for a child’s bike

August 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pamela from Sovanisa shows the saddle bags she made for her daughter’s bicycle. It’s a pair of messenger style bags connected in the middle with a wide strip of fabric. She used a cute owl oilcloth print, which is girly… Read more ...

Tutorial: Barbie cots that really fold up

August 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

LiEr fromIkat Bag answered her daughter’s request for beds for her Barbies with a series of colorful cots. She shares a tutorial showing how she made them. The frames are made from popsicle sticks and narrow dowels, and – get… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pincushion that ties around your sewing machine

July 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When I’m sewing a seam that I’ve pinned in place, I tend to just pile the pins I’ve removed right in front of the machine. Why? Because I’m lazy, that’s why. Putting them anywhere else is wasted hand movement. Autie… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple sunglasses sleeve that opens at either end

July 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sarah from Craft Snob shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a simple fabric sleeve to hold your sunglasses and protect them from scratches when they’re in your purse. There are Velcro closures at both… Read more ...

Questions about a sewing machine needle? Schmetz has an app for that

July 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

How many times have you found yourself staring at the notions wall, trying to figure out what kind of sewing machine needle you needed for your project? Or digging through your sewing basket, wondering whether you should change out your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rainbow Beach Blanket that won’t blow away

July 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Alida from Alida Makes guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Delia Creates (and co-hosted with Kojo Designs) with a tutorial showing how to make her Rainbow Beach Blanket. The blanket is made from two pieces of fabric… Read more ...

Lookie what they made: Kid painted fabric, messy but fun!

July 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Look what happened when Rachael Rabbit allowed her children to paint a piece of fabric! They really got into it, using hands and feet to paint on the fabric. Luckily, she had the kids do the painting outside! Their painted … Read more ...