Tutorial - How to Make a Cuff from Sandals

Get out those old sandals and start designing

Cuff Tutorial at Nelesc Designs Blog

"As promised, here is a simple tutorial that will teach you step by step, how to make a cuff from an old sandal (or a new one, if you prefer) . I took the pictures during the course of three or four days in various stages, that is why you'll see different backgrounds, sorry about that.  So, here are my sandals, pretty beat up. I wore them for two straight summers all the time! They've been through sprinklers, dirt, sand, concrete, you name it! They were only $10.00 which probably explains why they broke after 2 summers".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Treasure Map

The floppy canvas comes from the art department of a craft store

Map Tutorial at Make the Best of Everything Blog

"My 4 nephews and 1 niece all belong to the same family.  I have already decided that I wanted to get them a group gift this year.  A gift card to the movies.  Something kids in large families might not always get to do.  BUT. I thought I would make each one of them a small gift to open on Christmas, because opening something is fun!

My 6 year old nephew Adam will be the recipient of this map.  I think he has the biggest imagination out of the group".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Quilted Mug Rug

You can practice your free motion quilting on this little project

Mug Rug Tutorial at Sew Simple Life Blog

"First you’re going to start with 2 pieces of regular ol’ printer paper that are 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ square. You will also need 2 strips each of five different colors measuring 2 1/4″ wide by 9 1/4″ tall. Note that you CAN use smaller scraps on the corner pieces that are only 2 1/4″ wide by 3″ tall. You’ll want a piece of batting and backing that is at least 8″ x 14″.Also some double-fold bias tape or make your own".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Child's Apron

Resize an adult apron and a tea towel for this play set

Child's Apron Tutorial at The Crafty Mummy Blog

"Yesterday I wrote about how to make the first part of my Kids Kitchen Set – the tea towel and the pot holders. Today we’re going to make the apron with the remaining pieces to finish the set".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Flower Garland

Raid your button stash  for the flower centers

Garland Tutorial at The Paisley Fish Blog 

"It’s good to finally see this piece on the wall!  It’s been in my “in progress” basket for years! I’m such a fan of hanging things like this. garland. flags. christmas lights".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Ballerina Cake Stand

Your little dancer will love this

Cake Stand Tutorial at To Sew with Love

"Last year, I promised myself I will be better prepared for this year's birthdays of the kiddos. My daughter is turning 8 this friday and I started crafting for her birthday last saturday.  Since I will be making cake pops for her birthday and she will bring some snacks to school, the cake pops stand will be great to transport the cake pops. She also asked for a ballerina+fairy theme for her 8th birthday. I can't say no, can I? So, last saturday I made this cake pops stand".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Crushed Loofah Soap

Not to be used for people with skin problems

Soap Tutorial at Wiki Talks Blog

"You have already learned how to make soap with loofah which has excellent cleaning and skin massaging features. However this soap is not for everyone, crushed loofah soap is not recommended for people with very sensitive skin. This type of soap can be an alternative to uncomfortable washcloths because shredded loofah soap is less rigid than ordinary face towel".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Illusion Necklace

The only tool you need is pliers

Illusion Necklace Tutorial at Untrendy Life Blog

"A close friend recently asked me to replicate a couple of her favorite necklaces. They are both illusion necklaces, but each is different in the way they were made. No pictures of the originals, I was simply too lazy.  The first method I used was simple crimp beads and the second I used G-S Hypo Cement. You will also need Illusion Cord. Not to be confused with stretchy cord! It also helps if you get the G-S Hypo Cement with the little needle at the end".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hexagon Bowl

This cute bowl is reversible

Bowl Tutorial at Geta's Quilting Studio Blog

"It seams everybody loves to stitch hexagons, so here is a  hexagon bowl tutorial. You need some fabric scraps and interfacing scraps. The best interfacing is the one fusible on both sides. You can use interfacing fusible on one side or even batting. In this case, stitch/quilt the pieces to keep the layers together.  It is easier to prepare a large fabric/interfacing  piece then to cut out the smaller pieces. But the technique works fine with scraps too".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fleece Skirt

Pattern provided, or draft from your favorite A line

Fleece Skirt Tutorial at Sewing the Littleheart Collection Blog

"Remember how I told you here that I love to sew with fleece? Well, I made myself a skirt out of the left over fabric from Littleheart's fleece coat.  This is a cute and easy skirt I can wear with leggings and boots. It was so fun and fast to make, I whipped up two more for my sister and cousin!  I used one of my skirts as a guidance to make the pattern. I am a size medium, so if you are too, you are welcome to my pattern. Just download it here. There is only one piece, same for front and back, cut on fold. If you need a different size, take an A-line skirt that fits you well and trace it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Sketch Pad and Pencil Wrap

Carry a notebook and pencils in a stylish case

Art Wrap Tutorial at Very Berry Handmade Blog

"I’m not specifying how much you need of each fabric to complete this project, because you can mix and match the fabrics you use, but the absolute maximum you will need is a couple of co-ordinating FQs and some contrast fabric for binding (and there’ll be left overs from the FQs!). You’ll also need low loft fusible fleece and medium weight iron on interfacing (you can read more about this, my favourite combination for providing structure without bulk, just here). You’ll also need a quilting ruler, a fabric marking pen – I mostly use my wonderful Chaco Liner Pen - and an iron and pressing cloth. A Sewline glue pen, or other washable glue stick, is also really useful, but not essential – pins will do".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Felted Heart

A cookie cutter served as a mold

Felted Heart Tutorial at Love to Craft Blog

"The supplies that you need for this simple project are quite minimal.  You will need some rovings or fleece, a cookie cutter in the shape of your choice, felting needle and a sponge.  I use a kitchen sponge which is fine for these small projects and are easily discarded".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Clothes Pin Plane

Make a bunch for a cute mobile

Clothes Peg Planes Tutorial at The Crafty Mummy Blog

"Some crafts are so simple you just have to have a go! This idea came to me one night as I looked at the collection of wooden pegs on top of my microwave that came from our local Pizza Capers. You could use any wooden pegs but I love the idea of recycling these".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Beaded Pincushion

Use a piece of pretty embroidery for a pincushion

Pincushion Tutorial at All in Beads Blog

" I have made another of the lovely pincushions.  I extremely like making them. It is my first one. I don't know if it will suit because it is not jewellery. The colours are blue, gold, green and purple. I have used 12 kinds of seed beads, some sequins and some glass beads".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Shopping Tote

A quick and easy little shopping tote for a child

Tote Tutorial at Threading My Way Blog

"The little people in our family all have their own little shopping tote. It has short handles to keep the bag off the ground and is fully lined. Here's how to make one".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Several Quilt Blocks

Join this blogger for a Block of the Month series

Quilt Block Tutorial at Quick as a Fox Blog

"Each block of the month that you sew will represent a different method or technique for sewing quilts.  We will focus on the basics of quilt construction making this an easy quilt along.  One that you can try out a few new techniques {dipping your toe in so to speak} without a major commitment to a whole monster sized quilt".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Tulle Skirt

Pleat, gather, and add elastic for a perfect fit

Tulle Skirt Tutorial at Sew Much Ado Blog

"I love that frilly, feminine skirts like this are in style - they can be both fun and elegant at once, and can make us feel like little girls again. I never thought I could love a skirt as much as a maxi skirt, but I may be mistaken..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Fabric Covered Letters

Create any word, phrase, or name

Letter Tutorial at The Paisley Fish Blog

"Using cardboard, cut out your letter (I free handed my letters), and enough strips of cardboard to make the width of your 3D letters. My width strips were 2.25″ thick. When you cut out the letters, flip each letter over and cut out a reflection of the letter for the back side of the 3D piece".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Mend a Tear

Instead of throwing that favorite item away, fix it

Mending Tutorial at My Handmade Happiness Blog

"How to mend a tear.  These are my boys fave pj's so needed a little attention! Here goes!! What you'll need ~ A item with a hole (of course!!) ~ Scissors OR Pinking shears ~ Scrap of fabric (to cover said hole) ~ Thread ~ Pins.  OK have you got your supplies... Yes, well lets go".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Suede Key Fob

An (almost) no sew project

Key Fob Tutorial at Miss P Blog

"This is another of those projects that's been rattling around in my head for ages. Since my summerhouse is no go at the moment with all of this cold weather (it is seriously cold in there) I'm not getting any sewing done. So am contenting myself with little creative projects I can do in the warmth of the house. Hence the tea and coffee dyeing and the little stitch markers. This is another really easy DIY using clothing weight suede I recycled from a skirt I found on the £1 rail at the charity shop".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Peplum Top from a Tank

Turn a thrift shop tank top into a new style

PeplumTutorial at SecondHand Couture Blog

"Once upon a time I bought two tank tops from a thrift shop with great plans for them. One of them was this pink shirt. The other one sat in my refashioning pile for months, until I saw this tutorial on Kaitlin's blog. This shirt was perfect for it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Refashion a Onesie into a Top

Refashion an outfit to fit your growing baby

Onesie to Top Tutorial at What's Mummy Up To Blog

"The tricky thing when buying gifts for babies is that they grow so mighty fast, and who knows just what size they will be in any given season.  Both of our girls were born at a decent size (Both around 8 pound 4 ounces), but then gained weight very slowly, making it almost impossible to guess ahead of time what size they will wear. When each of our girls were born, our friends and family have been so generous with an abundance of beautiful clothing and other gifts.  Of the gifts we're given, there has always seemed to be a couple of items that I have particularly loved, either because of who gave them to us or because they are beautiful designer pieces that I would never go out and buy myself".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Face Pillow

Children come up with great designs

Pillow Tutorial at Vicki Smith Art with Kids Blog

"When my son went off to college we bought him a quilted mattress topper in an attempt to offset the discomfort of the dorm bed. Well, he's only a junior, but the stuffing in the mattress topper shifted and it no longer was able to serve its intended purpose. Nothing seems to wear today. I didn't want to just dump it in the trash, so the idea of making pillows with my five year old art class was born. I cut the mattress topper into sections, removed the stuffing and laundered the cover in hot water".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Peanut Butter Cups

Just 3 ingredients in this easy recipe

Peanut Butter Cup Tutorial at Measured by the Heart Blog

"Start by filling a muffin tin with cupcake liners.  Melt your chocolate and spoon a little bit into muffin tins.  You can lightly bang your tin on the counter to level out the chocolate.  Then put the muffin tins in the freezer to set the chocolate.  Take a few scoops of peanut butter and add a few sprinkles of powdered sugar.  Add as much as you like to taste.  I didn’t make mine super sweet".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Change the Taste of Everyday Foods

Give everyday foods new flavor

Food Tutorial at Crazy Food Blog

"If you are bored with everyday food, than you can try this. Make these food and you will be very happy.You will need some things if you don’t have them in your kitchen, but when you get them than the food party can begin".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Pot Dividers

Keep pots from being scratched

Pot Divider Tutorial at Sewmuch2luv Blog

"In our on-going effort to eat healthier I wanted to get rid of my non-stick cookware in favor of stainless steel. My fabulous hubby bought me a set for Christmas. I Heart Them! I do not want them to get scratched so I've been using the cardboard dividers that came in the box with them. I was being green by using the cardboard.....right? Not cute.......nuf said.  I decided to make some dividers that would match my kitchen and be so much cuter than the cardboard".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make No-Slide Bookends

Quick fix for bookend slippage

No Slip Bookends Tutorial at Shannon Sews Blog

"In honor of tackling my new year's resolutions head-on, I decided it's time to jump on all those,"I've been meaning to fix that"  projects and get to it!  If I had a quarter for every time this cheap metal bookend slid. Yes, I'd be dining with Donald Trump.  Do you have sliding bookends of your own that need a little help doing their job".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Chalkboard Effect

The chalkboard look is in style right now

Chalkboard Effect Tutorial at Sweet C's Designs Blog

"For this tutorial, you’ll need Photoshop or Photoshop Elements and some basic photoshop knowledge. Be sure to check out the downloadables I am including at the bottom of the post for both my chalkboard background and the texture overlay I am using.  If you don’t have Photoshop, don’t worry. You can still get an awesome chalk look! Head on over to my girl Kellie from Nest of Posies fabulous blog for an awesome tutorial and some wonderful font choices! First off, open up a chalkboard background".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Refinish a Dining Room Chair

< Before and after picture

Chair Tutorial at Pandora's Craft Box Blog

"You have no idea how much I have been hating my dining room chairs. They have gone through a lot with me. They have been around for about seven years and over six moves with three being states moves. Lets not forget also having a baby. It a new year and  I wanted to bring some color to my home and lighten things up.  I was very lucky to have my wonderful mother in-law over for the holiday season and she gave the courage to  tackle this big project. This project is rated C for Courage".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hot Water Bottle Cover

Use a pretty fat quarter and a few fabric scraps from your stash to make this

Tutorial at Happy in Red Blog

"Do you have cold feet at night in winter? Well, I do. And to save my husbears calves ('cause that's where I put my ice cold feet against, at night) I love to put a hot water bottle in bed. That warms my poor cold feet right up! But, my hot water bottle has been wrapped in an old pillow cover for years. So unelegant. I gan do better than that! This could be so much more fun. So here it is: a tutorial".... Read more

Tutorial - Ideas on Making a To-Do List

Illustrate your lists with your own artwork

  List Tutorial at Speckled Sydney Blog

"Apparently our brains can only deal with seven choices before we become overwhelmed. When we’re faced with too many options we’re more likely to do the opposite of what we need to do (Scientific fact). Yesterday I had a list of domestic chores to wade through and health insurance to sort out. Instead I went shopping for maternity wear and made an Easter Parade bonnet! If I had made my list shorter, would my bank account be k-chinging to the tune of medicare rebates? Hmm, probably not. Nonetheless, rather than bore you (and me) to tears with a list that would read like this: Wipe down all appliances, clean and clear all flat surfaces, iron school uniforms…argh big yawn… I set myself a goal…to make a list that I can bravely attempt to stick to".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Refashion a Purse

Restyle an unused purse you have in your closet

Purse Refashion Tutorial at Creative Khadija Blog

"Thanks for enjoying my easy idea of making the No-sew netting brooch/flower. Here today I will be showing how I use those flowers/brooch for refashioning an old clutch/purse.Have a look here.." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Bibs from a Bath Towel

Make a large absorbent bib for your toddler

Toddler Bib Tutorial at Just Chic Blog

"Even before turning one Victor expressed his interest in feeding himself which means meal time became even messier but, hey, the boy is independent and this is only to be appreciated. The only thing he still allows me to feed him is yogurt though he would constantly take the spoon out of my hand and try it on his own.So the more bibs we have the better. I managed to make two bibs from an old bath towel and here is a little tutorial to show you how I did it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Brush Organizer

Make this organizer with a sushi mat

Brush Organizer Tutorial at Irina's Cute Box Blog

"Couple days ago, one of my team mates Lana from BelleCoccinelle shared an idea how to make a brush organizer of sushi mat. I found this idea brilliant! I was thinking to make some organizer because I have quite a few of cosmetics brushes that has to be organized So Lana's idea was given in a very right time".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Decorate a Teracotta pot with a Mosaic

Personalize a pot with a pretty design

Mosaic Tutorial at Crafty Little People Blog

"Jasmine and I have been making mosaic pots for the garden after school this week. We used the following materials from Bunnings hardware store: waterproof teracotta pots, Mandala Art mosaic glue paste, Mandala Art glass mosaic tiles, and mosaic glass cutting tool. For the first pot, we made different patterns for the four different sides of the pot. To begin with Jasmine made a squiggly line with glue and laid a variety of coloured square tiles along the line".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Lace Necklace

Using a lighter keeps the chiffon from fraying

Lace Necklace Tutorial at Kittenhood Blog

"A while back I made some lace necklaces that I’m still fond of. Since they’re not complicated at all, I decided to share the tutorial with you, so you can make your own. The shabby look of the lace makes them perfect for spring – and what else could I be doing now, if not dreaming about spring? Hope you enjoy this".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Pinwheel Baby Quilt

Makes a 36" square quilt

Baby Quilt Tutorial at Michelle's Romantic Tangle Blog

"Sew a white half square triangle to each print half square triangle. Press. Sew the print squares into eighteen strips of four squares each and  eighteen strips of six squares each.  Assemble half square triangles into nine pinwheels, one for each block".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Flower Hair Clip

Take a few minutes and some simple supplies to make this

Hair Clip Tutorial at My Little World Blog

"I had finished my little project a few minutes ago. I didn't spent much time to make this project, just about 10 minutes.I made a flowery hair clip. I don't know why I made it, I just like it so I made it. and I love it ~ now you can look my tutorial, and maybe you can try it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Coasters from Jeans

Coasters made using a homemade weaving board
 
CoastersTutorial at Green Issues Blog

"In my last post I made lots of jean yarn. I basically used up three pairs of large jeans and decided to make coasters for the fair next Saturday. My cuppa with hot buckwheat tea!  Here's a quick DIY tutorial on how to make them".... Read more

Tutorial - Make Play Food from Junk Mail

Recycle junk mail into realistic play food

Doll Food Tutorial at Shades of Tangerine Blog

"My love of gluing things together blossomed when I was very young.  In kindergarten, I spent many late nights working feverishly at my Little Tikes kitchen with scissors, glue, and whatever material I could get my tiny hands on.  To my parent's dismay, every cut-able item within reach became a potential craft supply.  They frantically hid anything of value while I went to town on catalogs, cardboard boxes, socks missing their mates, and whatever else I could find.  I'm all grown up now, but nothing has changed. Slicing apart the junk mail to make tiny doll house sized food was one of my favorite past times (along with mixing condiments together from the fridge, using bobby pins to pick locks, and drawing on my bedroom walls).  Again...nothing has changed.  The food I made never looked this nice because I didn't have colored permanent markers, an x-acto knife, or very good motor skills at the time".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Jewelry Box

Recycle a gift box into a jewelry box

Jewelry Box Tutorial at Shades of Voguish Blog

"Recently, I was organizing my jewelry and came to the conclusion that I need a bigger box to hold some of my favorite jewelry. Instead of buying one, I came up with the idea of creating a handmade jewelry box. I used an old box, potpourri, some leftover paint and hot glue- everything I found at home at this time. It didn't take a lot of time to paint and decorate the box and the result is great as you can see for yourself".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Heart Pot Holder

A girlfriend made me two of these awhile back, and they have become my favorite potholders

Potholder Tutorial at A Spoonful of Sugar Blog

"We have had heaps of requests over the past couple of years for the Pot Holder Pattern (in a tutorial format) for our Heart Pot Holder. We finally got around to it, just in time for this years Valentines Day. We have modified the pot holder pattern slightly and have made it using some pretty Pirouette Fabrics from XO Gigi Fabrics. It will be perfect when baking some Valentine treats and throughout the year. The pattern features a little felt appliquéd heart".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Watercolor Heart Art

Don't forget to sign your work

Watercolor Heart Tutorial at Grow Creative Blog

"I just love hearts..... I can't get enough of them.   I can't get enough of watercolors either, so this project is a perfect combination of both of these loves :) Here's my simple tutorial for making your very own unique Watercolor Valentine's Heart Art".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Make a Valentine's Dress

Make a sweet knit and chiffon valentine's dress

Valentine Dress Tutorial at Blooms and Bugs Blog

"I recently participated in Exchange Program at Totally Tutorials (great crafting website by the way). The rules were simple. I would be sent a crafting supply and I had to create something with it.  I received heart Tulle Fabric from Abakhan. They carry a vast selection of crafting and hobby supplies.  I thought it was perfect for a Valentines day dress tutorial".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Heart Pillow

Pretty little pillow for all year round

Heart Pillow Tutorial at To Succulent Sisters Blog

"My Mom, my sister, and I have made pillows with ruffles for years so I thought I’d do a tutorial on this. Hope you like it.  White and pink! Perfect for Valentine’s Day, I think".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Personalized Valentine Card

Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine Card Tutorial at Smock, Paper, Scissors Blog

"Take a cute picture of your valentine with an outstretched arm (like they're holding a lolly pop".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Valentine Sugar Card

Sentiment reads, "Not as Sweet as You Are!"

Sugar Card Tutorial at Trees and Dreams Blog

"In my believe, it is always better to make cards and gifts by yourself - in that way you show people you do care about them - in the hectic and busy era we live, time is the most precious to give. This card is easy to make, I like to use material I can find at home.  Read this simple tutorial how to make Valentine sugar card".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Valentine Pencil Flag

PDF printable included with tutorial

Pencil Valentine Tutorial at No Time to be Bored Blog

"Do you need a fast and easy, but cute Valentine? You've come to the right place! The colorful text on these flags wishes you a Happy Valentine's Day, while on the back there is room for the giver to write their names. They're fast to make, and your kids can help, or they could even do it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Valentine's Day Pillow

Zipper-less and made with inexpensive felt


Heart Pillow Tutorial at Make Life Lovely Blog

"With Valentine's Day approaching, and my new sewing machine just waiting to be used, I decided to make some throw pillows for my couch. I created two red felt pillows, each with a white heart in the middle.  Simple, but bold and graphic, and oh so cute!  And you can easily make one (or two) too".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Make a Heart Outfit

No seams to unravel in these lined shorts

Heart Outfit Tutorial at What's Mummy Up To Blog

"Well, first thing's first with this post ... a huge thanks to Abakhan Fabrics who sent me this beautiful Hearts and Dots fabric to use for a Valentines Day tutorial, and thanks also to Totally Tutorials for hosting another awesome tutorial exchange, and for picking me to participate in this one.  Who doesn't love some free fabric in exchange for a chance to play around with a new design!?!... especially when the fabric is as beautiful to sew with as this one!  Here in Sydney, Valentines Day is in summer, and I particularly love that day 'cause it's also my birthday.  Anyway, I thought a summery little outfit was in order for this one, and I've been toying with some designs for shorts for a few months".... Read more