Melanie at The Crafty Cupboard shares a project for beginning sewers. It’s a basic pillowcase with an envelope opening on the back. The cover will fit a standard bed pillow. The cutting and sewing is simple (just straight lines), and …
Holes in jeans can be good in some places, and bad in others. In the right places, they give a wonderfully distressed look. In the wrong places, you end up showing everyone what color panties you’re wearing that day. The …
When a doll stroller is looking past its prime, it’s usually due to the fabric seat fading or ripping. (At my house, it was the result of my daughter trying to sit in her doll’s stroller…) Living Well Spending Less…
Ohhh, how I am wanting these chair cushions for my dining room!! Larissa from mmmcrafts made them and so they’re sitting in her dining room right now instead of mine. BUT, she shares a tutorial on her blog so I can …
Katie from Punk Projects makes no secret of her love of Star Trek. So when she made a laptop sleeve, it was fitting that she made it look like it was made from a Star Trek officer’s uniform. LOVE!!! Go to …
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to create a quilted effect on leather or vinyl. The quilting adds dimension – and a rock and roll edge – to a sewing project. Try adding this detail to the next bag (or jacket, …
Alyce from And Sew We Craft shows how to make her 20 Minute Library Bag. The bag is easily sewn, requiring only straight seams (and not too many of them, either). And it uses fabric efficiently, too. You will only …
Laura from Behind the Hedgerow shows how to make a lightweight infinity scarf trimmed with a contrasting bias tape. This would make a nice present for Mother’s Day, either for your own mother or as a treat for yourself. Go …
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. used a length of decorative trim to achieve a faux bib on a discount t-shirt. That little detail takes the shirt from plain to chic. Go to Simple Simon & Co. for a short tute…
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making her Boho Maxi-Dress for girls. It’s a long sundress with a wide ruffle at the hem and a halter bodice. How perfect is this dress for summer? …
