Sewing

Katie from Lemon Jitters shows how she made this awesome tote bag out of an upcycled curtain valance.  Check out those jumbo grommets that attach the handles!  She didn’t have to set them in – they were part of the… Read more ...

This gathered lace scarf is sooo pretty! A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make one.  I’m loving it out of the white lace for a romantic look.  Try a brightly colored lace for a youthful, tweeny look.  Get the … Read more ...

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a hooded towel.  They’re quick to make and kids love them – especially when made from a towel in a fun color or print.  Each hooded towel uses one bath towel… Read more ...

Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs guests at Project Run and Play with some inspiration for this week’s Pattern Remix challenge.  The challenge is to remix The Party Dress by Lindsay of The Cottage Home.  Rachel’s version is made… Read more ...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s tunic top with a collar and a front slit.  Go to her tutorial.… Read more ...

Did Santa leave a fancy new camera under the tree for you?  Jen from Four Marrs and One Venus shows the fancy ruffled camera strap she made using a tutorial from Mom 4 Real.  She went the extra step… Read more ...

If teaching your child to sew is on your to-do list for 2013, check out this video by Vanessa from Crafty Gemini.  She is teaching her 3 year old son to sew on his own sewing machine.  She gives… Read more ...

Sew4Home shows how to make their Kissing Booth Basket.  The handles are stitched on at an angle, creating an interesting design line across the sides.  Though they show it as a gift basket, but add some pockets on the lining… Read more ...

Cutting your fabric is one of the very few things in sewing that can’t be undone.  Once your fabric is cut, it’s cut.  Miriam from Mad Mim shares a tutorial telling how to prep and cut fabric.  Her post deals… Read more ...

Knit fabrics are not all the same.  The differences in weight, amount of stretch, and the direction of stretch will all affect how best to sew on the fabric and what kinds of projects to make from it.  Miranda from… Read more ...