Editor’s note: The blog linked to in this post is no longer active. Christine from Christine Sews shows how you can use grosgrain ribbon to attach handles and other findings to a purse.  The grosgrain is durable but also decorative. … Read more ...

Luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial for making a summertime tunic from a pair of drawstring pajama pants.  This is such a cool idea!!  It’s part of a new series of tutorials geared toward newbie sewers.  Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Head over to Dabbled to find out how to make reusable sandwich bags.  They’re made from clear vinyl, velcro, and pretty ribbon.   If you want to include your child in the back-to-school preparations, let them pick out the ribbon.  Go … Read more ...

Lily from Block-a-Day demonstrates a fantastic way to upcycle your jeans by adding patchwork panels to the bottom of the legs. This technique not only transforms plain jeans into boutique-style fashion but also serves as a creative and budget-friendly solution… Read more ...

Craftster user iheartohmy shares a tutorial for making a pair of ballet flats.  Use a piece of leather (or pleather) for the soles, and pretty canvas fabric for the uppers.  Get the how-to. [photo from Craftster] [via Craftster … Read more ...

When I was a kid, I loved to play with my grandmother’s powder.  It felt so fancy to slip on a soft mitt and pat it on my skin until there was a cloud of powder surrounding me.  Creative Ramblings… Read more ...

CraftStylish shows how to create custom designs on fabric or ready-made garments using spray paint and household objects.  Go for objects with interesting patterns, such as doilies, screening, etc.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from CraftStylish] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...