Sewing Patterns – Page 1231

Tutorial: Hanging door organizer for kids’ toys

June 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Rachael Merrick shares a tutorial over at QFD Creative for making this hanging door organizer. The set of hanging pockets can be used to hold books, crayons, and other small quiet time toys for kids. Don’t have kids (and their … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Two-Faced Bloomers for toddler girls

June 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Being two-faced is generally NOT considered a good thing – unless you’re talking about a pair of bloomers for a little girl. The front is made from one fabric print, and the back from another. In this case, two-faced is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Father’s Day keychain from an old tie

June 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Misty from Creative Itch shares a link for a quick, easy Father’s Day gift. It uses an old tie to create a mini-tie keychain. How cute!! Read about it and get the link. [photo from Creative Itch] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Read all about it: Temporary marking tools for fabric

June 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Keyka Lou Patterns gives a quick review on their blog of several popular ways to create temporary marks on fabric using marking pens & chalks. Read all about them at Keyka Lou Patterns. [photo from Keyka Lou Patterns]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Get cool striped effects when dying fabrics

June 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The folks at RIT Dye tell how you can get a cool striped effect when dying your fabrics. The secret is Elmer’s Clear School Glue. Of course, there’s nothing saying you have to limit yourself to stripes. There are tons… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make baby carrier strap covers to catch the drool

June 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Little babies will put just about anything into their mouths, which means that anything that is around baby for any length of time stands a good chance of getting slobbered. Kristin from Lu Bird Baby created these strap covers to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a reusable market bag

June 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living with Punks shows how to make this reusable market bag. The finishing on this bag looks professional, with edge stitching and crisp side seams. A fabric-covered piece of cardboard provides support for the bottom. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a ruffled halter dress for little girls

June 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nicole at Create and Delegate shares a tutorial for her Playground Dress for little girls. This ruffled halter dress can be made from two adult t-shirts. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Create and Delegate] [via Creative Itch… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY Frilly Summer Dress from a long skirt

June 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Thera Joyce from Crafty Pirate shows how to take a long, gathered skirt and turn it into a short, frilly summer dress. Some ribbon (for straps), some lace (for trim at the bottom), some elastic, and a few seams is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make an insulated lunch tote from recycled materials

June 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way to Success made this insulated lunch tote out of recycled materials. The insulating layer is actually a reflective car windshield cover. What a cool idea for repurposing!! She shares a tutorial showing how she did… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fusible applique shapes with a Cricut cutter

June 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Applique is easy when you use fusible webbing. But did you know that you can cut your fusible applique shapes with a Cricut electronic cutter? Typically these cutters are used for scrapbooking and paper crafts, but a fabric blade allows… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stationery Storage folio

June 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Goodsell shares a tutorial on QFD Creative for making a Stationry Storage folio. With a large pocket on the front, it opens up to reveal smaller pockets on the inside to hold stationery, envelopes, stamps, gift tags, etc. Button… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging door organizer for kids’ toys

Sewing Pattern : Two-Faced Bloomers for toddler girls

Tutorial: Father’s Day keychain from an old tie

Read all about it: Temporary marking tools for fabric

Tutorial: Get cool striped effects when dying fabrics

Tutorial: Make baby carrier strap covers to catch the drool

Tutorial: Make a reusable market bag

Tutorial: Make a ruffled halter dress for little girls

Tutorial: DIY Frilly Summer Dress from a long skirt

Tutorial: Make an insulated lunch tote from recycled materials

Tutorial: Easy fusible applique shapes with a Cricut cutter

Tutorial: Stationery Storage folio

Tutorial: Make a Very Sunny Tea Cozy from an Eric Carle fabric panel

Tutorial: Make a Zippy Pouch wet bag from a vinyl shower curtain

Tutorial: Make a pincushion from a tin can