Tutorial - How to Make Bow Tie Tee Shirts

This design works on mens size large to a babies onsie

Bow Tie Tutorial at Sisters, Sisters Blog

"My Dad and brother share a birthday and they both love to wear bow ties, so I thought it'd be fun to make them some shirts with bow ties on it. Basically they can now wear bow ties when they're relaxing, working in the yard, playing with the kids/grandkids, etc.  I used my favorite freezer paper and fabric paint method, which is really easy and fun to make many designs on shirts with. Of course, after making them shirts, I also had to make one for the little guy".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wooden Arrow Necklace

This fun necklace started as a bamboo appetizer fork

Arrow Necklace Tutorial at Shades of Tangerine Blog

"I don't know if its the sunshine, or the fresh air or what, but I have been feeling super crafty this week.  The other day, I was absentmindedly staring at a container of bamboo forks and I thought to myself, "That would make a good arrow."  And so I made one into an arrow.  And then I made the arrow into a necklace.  And then I wore it.  And I love it.  Can you see what I see?  Don't these picks remind you of a bunch of arrows in a quiver? All those bumpy edges resembled the feathered ends to me".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Embroider a Sweater

Download the stitching chart for this urban design

Embroidery Tutorial at Knitca Blog

"Once I've got myself a simple sweater at Joe Fresh. I went for color (bright orange) but later the sweater seemed kind of plain despite the lovely color. So I came up with an idea to embroider a cityscape on it. As I live in GTA an outline of CN Tower seemed like a good idea. Here's how I did it:  1.Take a sweater, top, cardigan (this motif will look interesting on the back of a cardigan".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Makeover a Vanity Fixture

Makeover for a fraction of the cost for new fixtures

Vanity Fixture Makeover Tutorial at the Comfy Crafter Blog

"I wanted to share a little victory I had with a project I have been debating for quite some time. When we moved into our house, the vanity light fixtures in the master bathroom were terrible.  They were dirty, they were rusty,they had the riveted glass cups over the lights, they needed to go. However, I looked and looked and never found anything I liked enough to justify paying the $50-100 price tag to replace one, much less two light fixtures. I finally got annoyed with them enough to just start messing with them, I figured they were hideous as it was, I could only make them better or if I screwed up I would just get new fixtures".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Mark1/2 Square Triangles Easily

Make a simple tool to aid in marking your fabric

Triangle Tutorial at Nanny Notes 2 U Blog

"I've been looking at a UFO and it has 1/2 triangles in it.  Don't you hate it when you are trying to mark in the diagonals and the fabric is all squishy?  Let me show you how I solved this problem".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Decorate a Planter with Leaves or Straw

A pretty effect with natural plant materials

Decorated Pot Tutorial at Selenarte Decoupage Blog

"In my new project I decided to use literally what I have within my arm's reach. I imagined an interesting result that I think I can achieve....the method of performance of Japanese plasters gave me the main idea for creation of my flower pot.  At the very end of my tutorial, I made also two different pots, in slightly different colours, in which the main components were the straw and cut leaves".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Easy Summer Dress

Two part tutorial includes strap and length options

Summer Dress Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"You asked – you got it.  The next free pattern from So Sew Easy is an easy dress pattern for a great summer dress with option to shorten for a top. Made in just a few simple steps, I’ll hold your hand all the way with this one and show you some tips and tricks along to way to help you sew beautifully with knit fabrics".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Upcycle a Cardigan

A quick makeover results in a whole new look

Refashioned Cardigan Tutorial at Green Issues Blog

"Do you have an old cardigan that you want to upcycle? Now's your chance because I have an easy DIY tutorial for you! You can do this on your sewing machine - it will take you less than 30 minutes - or by hand. If you're doing this by hand, I estimate it will take you a little under an hour.  This is what my old cardigan looked like. Short sleeves, love the metallic colour but somehow a bit out of shape".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Campfire Decoration

Make these fun campfires to use as decorations or nightlights

Campfire Tutorial at About Family Crafts Blog

"While I have built plenty of real campfires and could help you out with the real thing if you like, I would rather explain how you can use a CD, some rocks, and some tissue paper to make this cute campfire you can use as a party centerpiece of even a nightlight you can use in your tent.  I created this CD campfire craft – well, actually several of them – to use as centerpieces at a baby shower with a hunting/outdoor theme".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Starfish Crinkle Toy

Save leftover crinkle scrap to put into toys with stuffing for a less dramatic crinkle

Crinkle Toy Tutorial at American Felt and Craft Blog

"Babies love crinkle. I don’t know why exactly but they do, luckily crinkle toys aren’t hard to make.  Follow this simple tutorial for a  fun crinkle starfish no baby on land or sea can resist.  Whip up and these little crinkle starfish to keep little hands occupied during any summer soiree.  Although they seem tedious don’t skip the little french knots, they add texture that babies love".... Read more

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Tutorial - How to Decorate Furniture with a Scalloped Design

This pretty effect was made with sharpies

Scallop Tutorial at Art + Politics + Life Blog

"I LOVE how this turned out! my plain white bookcase really needed some sprucing up. I went with a very retro but bold theme and used scallops and stripes".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Earrings from Straws

Fun, stylish earrings perfect for the warmer months

Earring Tutorial at Ohoh Blog

"Summer is here...35°C ( 95°F ) at noon, It makes you just want to jump into a swimming pool and drink a cocktail! Too bad we don't live near the beach! So a little summer tutorial (or to bring summer where is still cold weather) to recycle your cocktail straws into nice earrings".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Macrame Bracelet

Links are provided to learn the basic knots used for this pretty bracelet

Bracelet Tutorial at Knot Just Macrame Blog

"Start with two pieces of cord 150" long each and fold them in half - this is where the loop will be.  Still working there in the middle, use one cord to make a series of larks head knots around the other cord.  Check it periodically by holding the four cords together and attempting to slip your button or bead (whatever you are using for your closure) through the loop.  You don't want to get clear to the other end only to find your loop is too small, trust me.  When you get the right length, pull all four cord together".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Phone Case

Case is adaptable for any rectangular gadget

Phone Case Tutorial at Runcible Days Blog

"I'm much more excited by the case than by the phone inside it. It's taken a lot of experimenting with various gadget cosies and cases, but at last I've happened on a quick and satisfying way to make then whole case (including the lining) in one step, with no seams showing. I'm thinking that there are two groups of people who might want a gadget-cosy: 1 - those who love their gadgets and want to protect them; and 2 -  those who hate their gadgets and want to hide them away"... Read more

Tutorial - How to Recycle a Cassette Tape Case into a Phone Holder

Decorate as ornately as you please

Phone Holder Tutorial at Marustore blog

"I found a whole drawer full of old cassette tapes the other day (yes cassette tapes!) and thought what I can do with them. For sure I am not going to destroy the precious tapes, but the transparent cases can definitely be used for crafting. In just a few minutes, I came up with this washi tape phone holder! The tutorial is really self-explanatory. The most difficult part I guess would only be to find those cassette tape cases".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Harem Pants

Quick and easy pants for your little trendsetter

Harem Pants Tutorial at Suburbia Soup Blog

"Hot off the press, the "You Call It" pants, pocket version PDF pattern with instructions. I had originally planned on doing a tutorial, but it would've been suuuper long so to save everybody from long post syndrome, I decided to create a PDF. Just click it, print it and sew it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Dream Catcher with Natural Materials

I like the clean simple look of this design

Dream Catcher Tutorial at Did it Myself Craft Tutorials
 

"Todays project will teach you how to make a beautiful dream catcher similar to the one pictured below.  What makes this dream catcher unique is it is made entirely of natural materials.  For this project you will need -A willow ring. You can either buy one from a craft store or make it yourself from fresh weeping willow branches. -Natural cotton string (try looking for this in the cooking section of your local supermarket) -Wooden beads. They need to have a hole large enough to fit at least three layers of your thread. -Feathers. I have chosen natural emu feathers".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange Opportunity

Clothworks is offering fat quarter bundles of their Sophie line to 6 tutorial makers.  The tutorials will  be promoted by Clothworks, and posted here on Totally Tutorials. 

The sign up is on their blog. They will randomly draw 6 people out of a hat to be the tutorial makers, send you all the fabric and then you’ll be on the hook to make some kind of tutorial on your blog or elsewhere.  To find out all the details, click here  but hurry, the drawing ends Thursday, May 30th at midnight.

Tutorial - How to Make a Wind Chime

Here is a fun project to do with children

Wind Chime Tutorial at Crafty Little People Blog

"The kids and I loved the Happy Hooligans rainbow wind chimes we saw the other day. On this blog, the kids painted different sticks and strung them up with screw eyes and string. We collected a big bag of sticks on our recent walk home from school to make our own version of wind chimes.  We painted the sticks with one coat of acrylic paint".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Buttermilk

One use for homemade clabber is in making baked goods

Buttermilk Tutorial at Mooberry Farm Homesteading Journal

"Making and using clabber is a bit old-fashioned, I am told. My grandmother says that her mother made clabber back in the Depression era. And then, great-grandma used it to make her cottage cheese. I would suppose that her cottage cheese had fantastic flavor! Clabber is another name for homemade cultured buttermilk. It is a very simple homemade dairy product that saves money and adds delicious flavor to baked goods. It can be used in cheesemaking and it makes a wonderful free food for our chickens".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Dry Erase Board

Attach a dry erase pen and sponge for wiping clean

Dry Erase Board Tutorial at the Crafeteria Blog

"I'm going to start with an old project, something I made for the kids' kindergarten teachers and assistants almost two years ago (talking about delay...). I made 4 dry earse boards, each is simply a piece of fabric in a frame with glass. When it's ready, just write your notes on the glass. Find yourself a wooden frame (you can get super simple and cheap ones from IKEA or just use old frames".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Koala

Hand sewing project for a koala

Koala Tutorial at Coloured Buttons Blog

"This is Gulla'alla. She's a project I first designed many years ago and has been a favorite with the girls in my holiday workshops ever since. They seem to love the fact that she has a little one in her pouch and they refuse to go home with their mums until they have finished the baby. There can be some pretty frantic sewing going on as the mums arrive. That little bikini thing was my daughter Yiscah's addition when we decided to take them both to the beach where I swim for a photo shoot".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Refinish a Craft Table

Horseshoes and Cowboy Boots

Cowboy Table Tutorial at Speckled Sydney Blog

"...my daughter’s craft table. Appropriately whimsical when she was a toddler, her daily reminders of what a big girl she is, made me soon realize that it was time for a craft table makeover. I refurbished this table about a year ago. As she will be sharing it with a brother within weeks, it manned up in the nick of time! Out with the reindeer and in with the raw hide".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a T-Shirt Dress

99 cent T-Shirt + 1/2 Yard of Fabric

T-shirt Dress Tutorial at Christina Fancy Pants Blog

"The other day, on one of my very frequent trips to the 99 cents store, I spied a bin full of clothing there.  Not being one to turn down a deal, I thought I'd stop and take a look and found a bunch of t-shirts.  One them was the one I used for this craft, a black fitted tee, size small.  I went home and rummaged through my fabric stash to see what kind of craftiness I could apply to this poor, boring shirt".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Custom Card

Paint over a book page leaving the words of your message uncovered

Tutorial at ART+POLITICS+Life Blog

"I think we all need some cards. However, I am so poor right now I really don't have the money to make a card. Oh well, homemade cards are the best anyway".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Ring from Hardware

Add bling with nail polish

Hardware Ring Tutorial at Sneezerville Blog

"I was in my hubby's garage and he was working and I was pestering him. He had this little ring thing sitting on his work bench and joked that it would fit my tiny finger. so he put it on me. and it did! and I loved it. It reminds me of my husband so I kept wearing it. I have gotten comments that my "ring" looks cheap. I decided that I would just bling it up.  Before I explain how I made it look better perhaps I should explain what it is. It is a compression sleeve. You put it around a pipe and squeeze it with pliers to hold things together. They are super cheap. you can buy them at any hardware store".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Flat Minky Teddy Bear

The face is embroidered with a matching yarn

Flat Teddy Tutorial at Cook Clean Craft Blog

"Jacob’s favourite snuggly toy (that must be there at bedtime) is flat puppy. Here’s a baby photo of Jacob and flat puppy together (flat puppy is looking a lot more worn these days…While flat puppy was made from a teddy material, I used minky dots – easier to find at my local fabric store, and soft and cuddly. I also decided to go with a teddy, rather than a puppy. It’s easy enough to change to a puppy or bunny by modifying the ear pattern".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Recycled Gift Tags

Made using brown paper magazine packaging

Tag Tutorial at Simple Living Blog

"Kev always gets his subscription to National Geographic magazine in the mail, which comes in  brown paper packaging...As I love to recycle most things I'm always coming up with ways to reuse most things others just throw away... Yes it could be good for the worms and the compost ...But I like to be a little more creative then that ...so I have made little gift tags which I think look rather lovely and as I'm always making gifts for family and friends they should come in handy ...They look really rustic and cute".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Braided Bracelet

Fabric scraps and simple hardware are all that are needed

Bracelet Tutorial at Lula Louise DIY Blog

"Whether you pile them on or wear one at time, these casual braided bracelets are a great addition to your spring wardrobe. They take an hour or less to make and you can use any fabric you want (as long as it will be comfortable on the skin) making this project a great way to use up fabric scraps. So let's get started".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Portable Picnic Blanket

Portable picnic blanket is easy to carry and easy to make

Picnic Blanket Tutorial at Clones 'n' Clowns Blog

"What’s the very first thing you need to think of when you’re going for a picnic ? And not just any picnic, the perfect picnic. You got it – a picnic blanket (how did you guess that ?!). So that had to be our 1st DIY of picnic month on CNC. I have been meaning to make a picnic blanket forever seeing as I don’t really like using the blankets we have on our bed or couch. I would rather have something made especially for picnicking – just because I like things to have their own use ! I also feel a picnic blanket has to be loud and fun, something to contribute to the colourful parcs and woods it will lie on. Rowan fabric had to be it – isn’t that print beautiful ?!  But it wasn’t just a question of which material to use… I wanted my picnic blanket to be light and easy to carry too. Having a picnic secretly means lugging around a whole load of stuff so I wanted to make sure it was nothing that would take up too much space or arm strength so that we could keep those for food and drink".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Felt Coin Purse with Key Fob

Use a decoration of your choice on the front

Felt Purse Tutorial at Kedime Saklamam Blog

"Cut a 22 X 11cm piece out of felt. For the inside cut a 22 X 11 cm piece out of the fabric of you desire... and for the keychain part cut another piece 16 X 4 cm. The fabric that you have defined for the keychain;  fold the fabric from it's width in half and fold the 2 sides inside towards the 1st fold and iron".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Curtain Tie Backs

Match the decor of any room

Tie Backs Tutorial at Nanny Notes 2 U Blog

"Some time ago I made some curtain tie backs for my grand daughters' room to match her cushion and I had some requests for a tutorial so here we go".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Easy Coasters

Make a whole set in no time

Easy Coaster Tutorial at Actually Amy Blog

"Lay a square of batting then place a square of fabric right side up on top.  Then place a another square of fabric right side down on top of the right side up fabric".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Burlap Blackboard Magnets

Spray burlap with starch to keep it from fraying

Burlap Magnet Tutorial at About Family Crafts Blog

"This craft project combines three of my current favorite crafting supplies: burlap, chalkboard paint, and a recyclable.  Follow the directions I provide here and learn how you can make colorful flower magnets. You can also attach your burlap flowers to a piece of dowel or a wood skewer if you prefer to display it in a vase instead of on a refrigerator".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Quilted Cushion with a Hidden Zipper

A quick cover, the most time consuming part is the quilting

Quilted Pillow Tutorial at Made by ChrissieD Blog

"Yesterday I was making 2 quilted cushion covers with hidden zippers so I took the opportunity to take photos along the way and put together a tutorial to share with you".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Tassel

Choose a color to go with your home's decor

Tassel Tutorial at Fleur de Lis Blog

"Since I don't have any real sewing to write about, and since I've been meaning to write this tutorial for  a while, I guess I'll just get to it now.  Making a tassel is really quite easy.  All you really need is a good heavy-weight thread, such as crewel thread.  It's used for embroidery and crewel work and is heavier than embroidery thread".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Floating Crystal Necklace

Fishing line makes the beads look as though they are floating

Necklace Tutorial at Did It Myself Craft Tutorials Blog

"Todays tutorial will show you how to make an elegant floating crystal necklace. This tutorial utilizes glass crystal beads and crimp bead covers for a polished, professional look".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Washi Tape Lamp

You'll need a paper cup, washi tape, tea light, and wine glass


Washi Tape Lamp Tutorial at Marustore Blog

"Few days ago, I read an article talking about the waste problem cause by the disposal of non-recyclable takeaway coffee cups in New Zealand and that urged us at Maru Store to try come up with craft ideas to recycle them ...until all cafes are using eco-friendly cups (even better if we all start using our own tumblers). The question is how can we turn these coffee cups into something appreciable with the use of washi tapes".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Paper Butterfly Decorations

Butterflies atop gardening wire or straws make pretty decorations

Butterfly Straw Tutorial at Clones 'n' Clowns Blog

"Is it butterfly season yet ?! It certainly is around here ! These pretty straws and flower decorations are the ideal DIY for your Summer events and they’re so quick to put together you can’t say no ! I’m thinking picnics, garden parties and even weddings".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Mother's Day Card with a Celery Stamp

A last minute card idea simple enough for a child to use

Card Tutorial at Confessions of an Overworked Mom Blog

"I keep meaning to run to the craft store for a few more rubber stamps – because I don’t have one that inspires me to make a Mother’s Day card. As I was searching through my rubber stamp tub, I realized that I have quite a few rubber stamps that I’ve purchased and only used once.  There are even some that I’ve purchased and never used at all. I was inspired by the craft book, Stamp It! by Jenny Doh to be more creative in using handmade stamps instead of buying new ones".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Flower Hair Clip

Recycle an unused piece of clothing into a hair clip

Hair Clip Tutorial at Angel Hearts Crafts Blog

"I had a top that I really liked, but could no longer fit into it after I had my first kid *sob sob*.  I just couldn't bear to send it to the Salvation Army, so I decided to upcycle it into a fabric flower hair clip.  First of all, I cut a template from a cereal box".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Power Puff

Applying talcum powder is easy with this puff

Powder Puff Tutorial at Sussex Mouse Blog

"I have just made this Powder Puff and thought you might like to see how I made it...Pin and tack ends of ribbon to the centre of the towelling circle.  Only sew the ends of the ribbon down because" .... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Knitted Scarf

Attach a complementary bead to make it even prettier

Knit Scarf Tutorial at Mellywood's Mansion Blog

".... happy accidents, I have had plenty of those, namely the majority of my children, but there have been others as well, like this scarf.  You see I was planning on making this gorgeous cowl from Adele over at Mammy Made for a friend and whenever I am knitting something for someone else I like to give it a go for myself, just to make sure I iron out any issues I might come across. This is a simple stocking stitch but it's done with HUGE needles and it has been so many years since I had used needles of that size that I thought a practice run was necessary  Thank goodness because it turns out that the ball I bought was way too small.  I couldn't get another ball so I cast off and I shoved it in a bag and lazily threw it in with my jewelry making supplies. Then the second week of my holiday I did a massive clean out of my craft room, don't think I wont be showing that off, and light bulb moment the knitted necklace scarf was born".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Do a Group Painting Craft

This craft works for a group of children too

Co-operative Painting Tutorial at Speckled Sydney Blog

"Vincent Van Gogh painted Vase with Twelve Sunflowers whilst in Arles (1888). Sadly I will be leaving my group of goldie oldies at the nursing home, so for our last art class I thought it would be nice for us to paint a farewell vase of flowers together. Using acrylic paints I painted the vase on a large sheet of butchers paper. Then I used low tack tape in green to look like stems coming out of the vase".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Dome Jewelry without a Block

The amount of curvature depends upon the size of the spoon,  hammer head and amount of force you use

Jewelry Tutorial at Jewels of Sayuri Blog

"We crafters and designers generally are attracted to tools and supplies more than anything else. While I splurge on supplies (beads yaay!!) I try and save on tools by only buying those I really need. I have also been a lucky recipient of many tools from cousins who presented them to me. When I wanted to work more with sheet metal I went and bought myself a steel bench plate (block) and hammer but not a doming block as I thought it was unnecessary. However I started craving for it. So once I flame painted my flowers I was desperate because I wanted to make them 3D but didnt have a block.Irritated  I went back into the kitchen and that when this brainwave hit me - SPOON".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bias Trimmed Circle Scarf

Use Lawn or other light-weight cotton fabric

Scarf Tutorial at Behind the Hedgerow Blog

"I’m so excited to share my first ever tutorial on Behind the Hedgerow.  This idea has been rolling around my head for awhile and I hope you feel inspired to whip one up for your mother (or yourself, your daughter, a friend, your sister, etc).  For all you British readers out there – perhaps you could make one and tuck it away until next year.  Recently I got hooked on making circle scarves – a quick, easy and very satisfying project that can be completed in under an hour.  My own mother will be getting one – which she’ll only find out about when she reads this".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Edible Viola Flowers

Pretty enough to eat!

Sugared Violas Tutorial at Crafts a la mode Blog

"Michele, my niece, wanted to try making some candied violets for decorating some cupcakes. I was all for it!!  Violas are an edible flower and they are plentiful right now at the garden centers and popping up all over. Making candied violas or violets  is incredibly easy, although delicate work".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Seat Belt Cover

Just a few scraps of fabric are needed for this project

Seat Belt Cover Tutorial at The Crafty Mummy Blog

"After sharing my Padded Seat Belt Cover post last week, I got a lot of messages asking how to make these. Today I’m going to share how I made mine, plus show you a second one I made out of gorgeous Umbrella Prints fabric for the Trimmings Competition. Umbrella Prints make printed organic fabric and artworks from their studio in South Australia, and each year run a competition showcasing trimmings from their fabric collection".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Homemade Pizza

This recipe includes lots of veggies

Pizza Tutorial at What's Mummy Up To Blog

"Hannah is really NOT keen on her vegies at the moment.  So being the Mummy of a non-vegie-eating toddler means I need to be very creative with getting those healthy foods into her.  I do want to say though that I always encourage her to eat vegies in their normal form.  This is a fact of life afterall, and she needs to learn to like vegies whether she wants to or not, but as this is going to be a long-term battle with stubborn little Hannah, Daddy and I have become very good at hiding, disguising and generally tricking Hannah into eating them without realising it.  Now, one of our favourite weekend dinners for a long time has been homemade pizza, and I have now created a pizza sauce recipe (using the Masha) to incorporate an insane amount of vegies.  And the best part is that both Bethany and Hannah dig in and almost inhale this pizza without even realising how healthy it actually is".... Read more