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Part of the fun it seems to me in having babies, is to be able to dress em up. I have visions of myself with my own mini me dressed in matching ensambles lunching at a chic cafe. Ooh, does… Read more ... 
I found this super Patriotic applique’ from A Treasures Nest.
I can’t think of a better way to remind people of the importance of voting than with sequins!… Read more ... 
I just found this adorable flower costume for the puppy in your life. Made with felt, this super easy to make costume will have your dog looking like a ray of sunshine in no time!… Read more ... 
Designer Phyllis Dobbs sent me this link to a free apron pattern. Although I am not wild about kitty fabric, the shape is ultra feminine and super flattering. This could look so retro in a mod-print fabric or very… Read more ... 
Fashioning Technology: A DIY Intro to Smart Crafting by Syuzi Pakhchyan is a new book brought to you by CRAFT.
Craft readers Ana Pires and Joao Silva came up with this absolutely dazzling baby bootie project. Using LED, these sewn booties actually light up! I can’t think of a cooler (or more electric!) gift for a little one.… Read more ... 
I was just playing around on the Burda Style website and oh man- what a fantastic resource! They have so many modern, cool, and ultra stylish patterns to choose from. And, most of them are Free! Plus you can download… Read more ... 
Since I have reinvigorated my love for old Hollywood Glamour, I just got this book- Dressed: a Century of Hollywood Costume Design by Deborah Nadoolman Landis. Landis is a Hollywood Costumer whose credits include The Blues Brothers and Raiders of … Read more ... 
I was looking around on the Internet to find a pattern for a sewn picture frame, when I stumbled upon the Fisk-a-teers. I’m not quite sure what the deal is- although they are toted as “Craft Ambassadors”, their blog… Read more ... 
I adore old movies and one of my absolute favorites is Some Like it Hot starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. In addition to the zany story line, the costumes are divine! Designer Orry-Kelly was able to transform… Read more ... 
Janome and Threadbanger paired up to celebrate the launch of their sewing machines by having a “Make a Rad Shirt” contest. The winners have been announced and now there’s a cool new tutorial that will show sewers how to make… Read more ... 
Craftbits has this quickie dammit doll and poem project for the stressed out folks in your life. You can use, abuse and take out your frustration on these easy little creatures. They also make darling dog toys!… Read more ... 
As I had mentioned, Stitch Lounge in San Francisco has closed it’s doors. But you can still benefit from their crafty wisdom. Subversive Seamster: Transform Thrift Store Threads into Street Couture by Melissa Alvarado, Hope Meng, and Melissa Rannels is… Read more ... 
I’m making a few little button-down tops (Yum-with puffy sleeves of course!) for myself and need to put in buttonholes. I haven’t done them in awhile so googled “buttonhole placement” to get a refresher course. Thought I’d share my findings,… Read more ...