Sewing

Jen from The Crafting Fiend shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Hand Toasty, a small rice pack that you can heat in the microwave and put in your pocket to keep your hands warm.  In… Read more ...

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs  shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s layered twirly skirt.  The top layer has pickups to create a pretty scalloped shape.  Sooo cute!  Get the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Michele from Michele Made Me guest blogs in the Sewing 101 series at Pickup Some Creativity with a tutorial all about making and using fabric loop closures.  Her tutorial includes variations:  fabric loops with buttons, fabric loops with ties, stretchy… Read more ...

Bridgit from Wag Doll shows how to make a cover for your sewing machine.  The cover slides easily over the top to protect it from dust when the machine is not in use and looks much prettier than the plastic… Read more ...

Cation Designs shows how she used a reverse applique technique on a zippered pouch.  The image peeking through the fabric window serves as a visual label for the contents of the pouch.  In her example, it’s an awesome beaker image. … Read more ...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to create a simple church dress for a little girl. It pairs a plain bodice with a pleated bubble skirt.  A pretty bow at the waist finishes it off.  Get the tute.… Read more ...

Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make a simple but beautiful Christmas ornament from felt and a small doily.  Get the tute. [photo from A Lemon Squeezy Home … Read more ...

Kim from The Small Things Blog guest posts at seven thirty three with a tutorial showing how to make her ruffled felt flower embellishment.  Add a little clip to it to make a it hair accessory or brooch.  You could… Read more ...