Sewing

Up for a game of giant pick up sticks?  Louise Wackerman from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how you can make a set.  They’re made from fabric and stuffed with Polyfil, so there’s no worry about injuries or poked out eyes. … Read more ...

Agy from Green Issues shows how you can make a handstitched reverse applique on a t-shirt.  It’s a good way to upcycle old t-shirts, especially ones with stains or tears.  Just position the cut away designs or the fabric peeking… Read more ...

The Elizabeths (yes, there are two of them) at Simple Simon & Co.  have a post up over at Sew, Mama, Sew! where they talk about basting, both by machine and by hand.  I will admit, that this is one… Read more ...

There’s something magical about a play tent for a child.  It can become a clubhouse, a spaceship, a boat on the high seas.  Suzanne at Just Another Hangup shows how you can make a simple A-frame play tent.  The frame… Read more ...

This little girl slouchy sweatshirt is super simple to make.  Alison from The Alison Shows shares a tutorial showing how, and she says it can be done in just 10 minutes.  It’s fast and easy when you start with an… Read more ...