Sewing

The tissue paper that most sewing patterns are printed is not made for the long haul.  Use it once or twice, and that tissue paper starts to rip.  Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts tells how she strengthens her tissue paper… Read more ...

Oh My! Handmade Goodness shows how to make a simple business card wallet.  It’s made from two layers of felt, with an elastic strap to  keep it closed.  Go to Oh My! Handmade Goodness for the tute. [via Craftgawker… Read more ...

Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a tutorial for making a composition book cover.  The fabric cover slips around the hard cardboard covers and has an elastic strap to keep it closed.  Go to her tutorial. [photo from The Crafty… Read more ...

Kirstin from kojodesigns combined metallic faux leather and a scrap of bright pink satin to create this wrap front bag.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  Get the how-to. [photo from kojodesigns]… Read more ...

Jessica from Running With Scissors shows how she made this little girl dress with a faux necklace.  The “necklace” is actually strips of neon knit fabric stitched down around the neckline.  Go to her blog for the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

PDF patterns provide instant access to independent designers.  Just download, print, and sew.  But storing the stacks of 8 1/2 x 11 paper isn’t always so easy.  Put them in an envelope and you can’t see what’s inside, but leave… Read more ...

Pam from Threading My Way used pintucks to create a subtle detail for the front of this twirly skirt.  The gathered skirt also has a pretty bow at the waist and a ruffle around the hem.  Go to her tutorial … Read more ...