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Tutorial: Simple oilcloth coasters

December 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A stack of coasters tied in a bow makes a great Christmas gift for teachers, neighbors, friends, anyone really. Dana from MADE shares a tutorial showing how easy it is to make a set of coasters from oilcloth. The oilcloth… Read more ...

Tutorial: Washable fabric drawing pad for the little ones

December 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Addie from Addie K. shows how you can make a little kids washable fabric drawing pad. I remember when my daughter was in the scribbling stage, how much paper we’d go through! She’d make a few random scribbles on a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Non-slip sewing machine mat organizer and thread catcher

December 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

This sewing machine mat will help keep your sewing tools close at hand. The mat has a non-slip Amy from Friends Stitched Together shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how to make one. The mat has a non-slip… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas forest pillow or framed print

December 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Ren from The Inspired Ren shares a tutorial for making her Christmas Forest Pillow. Or, if you already have enough Christmas pillows, you could make it as framed art to hang on your walls or display on a mantel. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lego Minifig Carrier

December 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Jess from If Only They Would Nap shows how you can make a Lego minifig

carrier. Inside the fabric case, strips of elastic hold Lego minifigures (or any other minifigures that have arms) in place. It all rolls up and… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY purse camera bag

December 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Camera bags don’t have to look like camera bags. You can buy them that look more like a stylish purse, though they will set you bag a pretty penny. Ronja from Nur Noch shows how you can DIY a purse… Read more ...

How children learned to sew years ago

December 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

There are plenty of books and products designed to help kids learn to sew. This isn’t a new thing – they’ve been around for years, Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys gives a history of these products and lessons at the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Grab-N-Go Art Kit

December 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Minki from Minki’s Work Table shares a tutorial for making her Grab-N-Go Art Kit, made for a child to take with her for scribbles and drawing on the go. It’s made extra special with an embroidered recreation of a drawing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lined knit pencil skirt

December 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make a lined knit pencil skirt. I see so many knits that would make awesome pencil skirts – except that they’re too thin. The double layer of knit fabric is a great… Read more ...

Tips for avoiding a bad hem job

December 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When you sew clothes for yourself, you can make them exactly the right length. But when you buy clothing from the store, you might find that pants or skirts are too long and need to be hemmed further up. Heather… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered burlap garland

December 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Carli from Simply Notable shows how you can make this gathered burlap garland. It would be a beautiful rustic accent for a Christmas tree or mantel! It’s easy to make, too. She serged the sides of the strips she used… Read more ...

Free pattern: Felt camera Christmas ornament

December 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for making this felt camera Christmas ornament. It’s perfect gift for a photographer friend (or yourself)! It’s made from felt, and assembled with glue and hand stitching. Click below to go to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple oilcloth coasters

Tutorial: Washable fabric drawing pad for the little ones

Tutorial: Non-slip sewing machine mat organizer and thread catcher

Tutorial: Christmas forest pillow or framed print

Tutorial: Lego Minifig Carrier

Tutorial: DIY purse camera bag

How children learned to sew years ago

Tutorial: Grab-N-Go Art Kit

Tutorial: Lined knit pencil skirt

Tips for avoiding a bad hem job

Tutorial: Gathered burlap garland

Free pattern: Felt camera Christmas ornament

Tutorial: Sew a pair of boot spats

Tutorial: Felt gingerbread house tissue cover or softie

Tutorial: Faux fur trimmed sweater cowl