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Tutorial: Mini backpacks made from shorts

August 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jill from Creating My Way To Success is on a Use What You’ve Got kick. Instead of buying new supplies, she has challenged herself to use what she’s got. These mini backpacks are one of her Use What You’ve Got… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lip gloss cozy

August 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio show how to make a lip gloss cozy. It’s a small fabric pouch just big enough to hold a tube of chapstick

or lip gloss. She shows it on a keychain, but I think… Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliqued apple pillow

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web blog showing how you can make this appliqued apple pillow. The rectangular pillow has three apples appliqued on it, with bites taken out of them as they you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage cloth baby book bunting

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Ashlee from My So Called Vintage Life uses a vintage cloth baby book to make the sweetest bunting. Each of the flags in the bunting is made from a page in the book. It would make a special gift for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Slouchy backpack

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how you can make this awesome slouchy backpack. The look is more sophisticated than what you normally get in a backpack. It’s made from a heavy linen fabric, with cotton for a lining. Extra… Read more ...

Free pattern: Felt Spock softie

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Here’s a project for all you Star Trek fans. A little felt Spock softie that you can sit on your desk. How cute is he!!! Alicia from Felt With Love Designs guest blogs at Punk Projects with a free pattern… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls swing tank top

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern to make a girls swing tank. The swingy A-line silhouette and pointed hem are a popular style for girls (and womens) wear right now. Pair it with leggings,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pincushion organizer and thread catcher

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Elizabeth Hartman from Oh, Fransson! shares a downloadable PDF showing how you can make this pincushion organizer and thread catcher. The weighted pincushion sits on the side of a table, or perhaps the arm of a couch, with pockets hanging… Read more ...

Cricut Tutorial: Leather cut out clutch purse

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The construction of this leather clutch that Erin from Sewbon made is super simple – just two seams. What makes it stand out is the cut out design on the front flap. She shares a tutorial showing how she did… Read more ...

Video tutorial: 3 steps to make an apron

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can make this stylish apron in just three easy steps. Simple Simon & Co. shares a video tutorial showing how to do it. The bottom of the apron is actually a tea towel, so the only sewing is making… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked drawstring bag

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Nienke from Pienkel shows how to make a color blocked drawstring bag. She made this one for her son to take to school. He’ll use it to hold his gym clothes. Drawstring bags can also be used to organize toys,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beaded throw pillows without sewing any beads

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mark Montano shows how you can make these throw pillows with large beaded designs. And get this – no beading is required. Think of how long it would take to stitch all of those beads down by hand! Instead of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kids art caddy

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shares a tutorial showing how you can make this child’s art caddy. It has small pockets that hold pencils and crayons, and larger pockets to hold drawing pads. With a handle at either end,… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to attach a sew-in purse frame

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you’re making a purse with a metal frame closure, your last step will be to attach the frame. Frames are either the glue-in or the sew-in variety. If you’re using a sew-in frame, Red Brolly shares a tutorial showing… Read more ...

Lingerie supplies shopping guide

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Just the other day, a friend asked me if I’d considered making my own bras. Her question came after my 10-minute rant about how larger retailers rarely carry bras in my size. My response was that finding the materials suitable… Read more ...