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Free pattern: Little Man Shoes for baby boys
By Craft Gossip in crafts-diy , on 23 May 2011, 09:34
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Little Man Shoes for baby boys. There are so many different looks you could get with this pattern depending on the fabric you use. Felt, cotton, and denim would all make sweet little shoes. I’m loving seersucker photo’d in... Continue reading »
High & Low: Finding the Look of Josef Frank Fabric for Less
By Apartment Therapy in design , on 30 September 2009, 16:27
We’re not the first and we certainly won’t be the last to rue the high price tag attached to Josef Frank’s splendidly graphic and surreal fabric designs. Unable to pay upwards of $200 per Continue reading »
Tutorial: Sew a Sunshine Dress for toddler girls
By Craft Gossip in crafts-diy , on 4 May 2010, 16:53
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shows how to make her awesome Sunshine Dress for toddler girls. It features a round yoke neck and a split overskirt with a ruffled edge. The waist is embellished with a rolled fabric flower.Go to the tutorial. [photo from A Lemon Squeezy Home] Technorati... Continue reading »
Tutorial: Gathered fabric bowl
By Craft Gossip in crafts-diy , on 19 March 2011, 09:46
Head over to A Spoonful of Sugar to find out how to make this sweet little fabric bowl. The bowl is gathered on to a rim, with no raw edges showing. Make to put by the door to catch keys, or by your sewing machine to catch stray threads. Get the tutorial. [photo from A Spoonful of Sugar] You may also like...... Continue reading »
Free pattern: Hobo bag
By Craft Gossip in crafts-diy , on 25 October 2010, 21:49
Crafty Staci shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make a hobo bag. This style of bag looks great in virtually any type of fabric print. They’re relatively easy to make, too, as they don’t have any complicated closures. Get the how-to. If you want the bag without having to do any of... Continue reading »
Tutorial: Pacifier clip
By Craft Gossip in crafts-diy , on 22 October 2011, 22:50
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make a pacifier clip to keep the passie from falling to the ground when it slips out of baby’s hands or mouth. You can make them from pretty ribbon or from scraps of fabric. Get the tute. [photo from The Crafty Cupboard] Pin It You may also like... Tutorial:... Continue reading »
DIY Pocahontas Costume for Under $5 Tutorial
By Blogilates in health , on 6 September 2011, 09:11
So the last minute Pocahontas costume that I wore for the Disneyland Half Marathon was a hit! Here’s a step by step photo tutorial for you. Materials: 1. 1 adult XL tan colored t-shirt (the longer the shirt, the better because you’ll want some length in your skirt) 2. A pair of fabric scissors Directions: 1. Lay... Continue reading »
New Free pattern: Baby Car Seat Cover/Tent/ Canopy with "peek-a-boo" Window no fleece needed!
By angeldawning in design , on 6 April 2011, 17:37
It began with my husband wanting me to make a car seat cover for a co-worker. He talked me into it by saying I could make a new version and post it onto Fleece Fun. I committed to doing it – the guy knows how to play me sometimes. I then thought I should do a post on how many of the “fleece” patterns... Continue reading »
Tutorial: Gorgeous layered petal dress
By Craft Gossip in crafts-diy , on 9 January 2012, 09:27
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make her Petal Dress that is all kinds of gorgeousness. She created the dress from last season’s Project Run and Play. It was her entry to the upcycling challenge. This dress was made from a bedsheet! The top is a basic bodice (use your favorite for this part). ... Continue reading »
Lace Studded Corset From A Bra
By Cut Out + Keep Blog in design , on 13 November 2011, 10:10
NO SEWING! Make your own lace corset. You just need an old bra and some lace fabric or a top! Continue reading »
Tutorial: Summer sundress with pleated top
By Craft Gossip in crafts-diy , on 17 July 2009, 22:06
Craftster user Pink Hickey shows how she made this summer sundress. The top is darted and pleated for a perfect fit. She calls it the Dragon Dress, after the print on the fabric. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Craftster] [via Craftster blog] Technorati Tags:… Continue reading »
Free pattern: Mouse pincushion
By Craft Gossip in crafts-diy , on 7 March 2011, 09:21
Ellie from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern on her blog for making this adorable mouse pincushion. I love their little mouse whiskers and their scrappy fabric tails! Get the free pattern. [photo from Bustle and Sew] Continue reading »
DIY: double-sided suede Peter Pan Collar
By The Basics in fashion , on 9 November 2011, 05:51
One of those simple DIYs I've been wanting to do for some time, but never got the chance and now with some suede leftovers I've decided is time to roll up the sleeves and I get it done. Double-sided version is like killing two flies with one blow. I used black and purple suede. Start by measuring circumference around... Continue reading »
tutorial: how to sew a simple maxi dress
By Bored and Crafty in design , on 16 May 2011, 04:15
The Plan. Fabric. You will be making a maxi dress so buy fabric accordingly. I stand 5′ tall (I know, I know, I am tiny) and I needed 2.5 meters of fabric with a 45-inch width. Preparation and Cutting. Sewing. Don’t forget the banana. It’s an integral part of the plan. Instructions for making the... Continue reading »
How to: make a flower brooch from a zip
By Crafty Crafty in design , on 3 April 2011, 11:49
Zips are rather odd creatures with their shiny teeth and fabric. A lone zip can be a sad thing without a piece of clothing attached but here's a clever and quick little idea that turns your zip into something blooming marvellous. Continue reading »
Tutorial: Make a hanging mail organizer
By Craft Gossip in crafts-diy , on 17 May 2010, 22:44
Anna from Noodlehead kicks off her Spice Up Your Kitchen series with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric mail organizer to hang on the wall. I lovew the fun mixy-matchy look of her example! Get the how-to. [photo from Noodlehead] Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, hanging, mail, organizer, pouch, ... Continue reading »
Free pattern: Mini-tent for dolls or stuffed animals
By Craft Gossip in crafts-diy , on 14 May 2011, 22:14
Kerry from Kid Giddy shares a free pattern and tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making this mini-tent. The itty bitty fabric tent is 11 1/2″ x 11 1/2″, perfect for stuffed animals or dolly campouts. How cute is that! Get the pattern and tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! [photo from Kid Giddy on Sew, Mama, Sew!] You... Continue reading »
Pattern: The Tuffet
By Craft Gossip in crafts-diy , on 23 August 2009, 22:26
Make your very own Little Miss Muffet footstool out of fabric scraps. Original design by Myra Mitchell. Available to purchase at Sew and Quilt online store. Go here for details. Technorati Tags: Little Miss Muffet, footstool, Myra Mitchell, fabric scraps, stash burner … Continue reading »
Tutorial: Sew a fabric flower for your t-shirt
By Craft Gossip in crafts-diy , on 17 October 2009, 21:44
Momma Bear from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how to sew a fabric flower to dress up a plain tee. Make a couple of them like she did, and you’ve got a pretty little bouqet on your shirt! Go to the… Continue reading »
Tutorial: Fabric covered storage bins
By Craft Gossip in crafts-diy , on 20 March 2010, 22:43
Annelise from Quarterlife Lifestyle transformed some less-than-attractive plastic bins from the dollar store into high-end fabric storage containers. All it takes is making a new cover. She shows you how in a step-by-step tutorial here. [photo from Quarterstyle Lifestyle] [via Dollar Store Crafts] Technorati Tags:... Continue reading »