Mini weaving project is a great way to try out this popular craft
Tutorial at The Crafty Mummy Blog
"I’ve been wanting to try some weaving after seeing lots around the Net
recently, and I also needed to replace the fob on my keys so I created a
tiny woven piece that will hang off my keys and help me keep track of
them".... Read more
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Tutorial - Make Homemade Spider Repellent
Ingredients won’t harm your family or pets
Tutorial at The Seaman Mom Blog
Tutorial at The Seaman Mom Blog
"I truly, deeply hate spiders! (although some of them are so
incredibly small and cute, I might change my mind about them one of
these days). So here I am now, armed with a bottle of this homemade
spider repellent, frantically spraying the windows and doors, almost
every day, in what it seems a successful attempt to keep these little,
wild creatures away from our human, domestic world.
This homemade spider repellent is quite nice, really and extremely quick and easy to do".... Read more
Tutorial - How to Make a Stitched Card
All you need is a needle and thread
Tutorial at Life & Lisa Blog
Tutorial at Life & Lisa Blog
"Around 2 years ago I helped plan my friend's wedding. It was high
pressure. Don't get me wrong she wasn't a Bridezilla, although I could
tell the temptation was strong. It was a stressful time and organisation
was key. One of our fears was that people would open the envelope and see the
invitation but not the additional information such as maps, as this was
on another piece of card. Ultimately we decided to stick the cards back
to back. Looking back, I wish I'd used this tutorial to connect the
information. It ensures that all information was connected. Birthdays,
weddings, celebrations of any kind- it's perfect for any event".... Read more
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Tutorial - Make a Tote from a Sweatshirt
Repurpose an unloved sweatshirt into a useful and stylish market tote bag
Tutorial at Makery Blog
Tutorial at Makery Blog
"This sweatshirt was no longer as slouchy as I would like (one too many
tumbles in a too hot dryer…yep!) and was languishing unloved in my
wardrobe. So I thought I’d turn it into a handy little market tote,
(complete with reinforced handles) ready for my next shopping trip…
here’s how".... Read more
Tutorial - Wedding Photography Ideas
Remember, if you’re not having fun, you’re not doing it right
Tutorial at Bread & With It Blog
Tutorial at Bread & With It Blog
"Using natural light makes a huge difference with the quality of your
photographs. The only thing better than natural lighting is softened
natural lighting. For most of the ceremony, we were in a hotel
conference room. While it was lovely, the room was not light friendly. Right before the ceremony though, I snuck into one of the hotel rooms
with the bride and groom as they were getting dressed. It was here that
I snapped some of my favorite poses. There was a large beautiful window
in this room. It only took a second to pull open the curtains and BAM,
perfect lighting".... Read more
Tutorial - How to Crochet a Washcloth
Tutorial at Patchwork Posse Blog
"One of my favorite things in my kitchen is my crochet dishcloth. This
thing works wonderful! I have a few in the drawer and I am always
finding really there isn’t enough of them around. Of course this led me
to make a few more and now share the crochet dishcloth pattern".... Read more
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Tutorial - Decorate a Cell Phone
Affordable and easy refashion for your phone
Tutorial at Cute Simple Stuff Blog
Tutorial at Cute Simple Stuff Blog
"I´ve become obsessed with phone cases
since I made this one. There is something really cool and entertaining about
coming up with the idea of a design, and painting those designs. Is like a
canvas, but you can take it wherever you go. Keeping up with that I wanted to give this idea a try, which
I think looks pretty cute, it´s ridiculously easy but sooooo effective".... Read more
Tutorial - How to Make a Vacation Keepsake Box
Disney themed keepsake box from park maps
Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog
Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog
"Disneyland has held a special place in my heart ever since my daughter
and I made it our annual tradition to go there, just the two of us. We
spend two and a half days, taking in as many attractions as we can. Our
personal record is 38 attractions in one wonderfully exhausting day. To preserve some of our magical memories (park tickets, pins, etc.) I made a special Disneyland map box".... Read more
Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Journal Cover
A basic construction you can decorate in any way you like
Tutorial at Sew for Soul Blog
Tutorial at Sew for Soul Blog
"One of our dearest friends turns 50 this week, so I stitched her up a
little personalized present, a linen notebook cover with matching
compact mirror. The shops are full of beautiful (and expensive!)
fabric journals but once all the pages have been written on they're
rendered redundant. Making your own removable cover means that you can
simply pop a refill in, saving the both planet and your unique design".... Read more
Monday, April 27, 2015
Tutorial - How to Make a Spring Wreath
Giant bracelet wreath to decorate for Spring
Tutorial at Ella & Nesta's Little Room Blog
Tutorial at Ella & Nesta's Little Room Blog
"Lots of colourful tassel bracelets: you must have seen them on Internet and in the shops! We made our own and these inspired the giant Faux Tassel Bracelet Spring Wreath. Here is what you will need to make the Faux Tassel Bracelet Spring Decoration".... Read more
Tutorial - How to Use a Cheater Needle in Quilting
A self threading needle is a very handy item to have in your sewing kit
Tutorial at Nanny Craft 4 U Blog
Tutorial at Nanny Craft 4 U Blog
"A Cheater Needle is just another name for a Self Threading Needle.
These are used widely by hand stitchers and are especially handy for
those with impaired vision. They are available at any of the supply
stores. The needle has a slit at the top of the eye. You simply place the thread across the top and tug lightly and the threads move down into the eye! I have just been using one of these to finish off a quilt I am working on. They make hiding threads a breeze".... Read more
Tutorial - How to Make Lacey Cropped Pants
Comfy versatile little pair of pants, great for playing
Tutorial at What's Mummy Up To Blog
Tutorial at What's Mummy Up To Blog
"Don't you love it when abstract ideas meet inspiration? Well that's how
this project came about. I'd been pondering about making a little pair
of knicker-bocker-type pants for Hannah that were based on a little
pair of gorgeous Sprout-brand pants both my girls wore when they were
babies. I loved them, and was so sad when I had to finally admit they
were too small, and take them out of Hannah's draw. They were lacey and
girly and just plain cute! I just knew I needed to make a pair in a
bigger size, but I couldn't choose a fabric, and the design just hadn't
come together in my mind".... Read more
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Tutorial - Downloadable Hand Drawn Arrow Designs
Have fun using these on cards, posts, pictures
Tutorial at Curly Made Blog
Tutorial at Curly Made Blog
"Today I decided to share a new freebie. Sometimes simple elements like
these arrows, really come in handy, especially for that "hand drawn
look" kind of design. The files are available in: transparent background png, eps vectors and editable pdf. Have fun using these on your cards, posts, pictures".... Read more
Tutorial - How to Make Mixed Media Canvas Art
Add cheerful art to your craft space
Tutorial at Smiling Colors Blog
Tutorial at Smiling Colors Blog
"I’m making a one of a kind, unique, as colorful as can be piece of wall art today, and I will walk you through the steps of this #diy mixed media painting along the way. It’s time to get crafting! The beauty of a mixed media canvas
is that you can use whatever supplies you have on hand and get creative
with them. But for your reference, here is a list of things I am using".... Read more
Tutorial - How to Make a Sewing Ruler Organizer
Customize organizer to meet your needs
Tutorial at On the Go Quilting Blog
Tutorial at On the Go Quilting Blog
"Let me say this is a prototype so it’s not perfect but I do have some
basic information that should set you on the right path and plenty of
photos of what I did to create the ruler organizer. The ruler organizer is meant to be personalized by the person making
the organizer. We each own various quilting rulers and some own more
then others. I have rulers split between two locations so I only had
five or six to work with here. If you decide to make one, you need to
take my instructions and do some measurements to fit your own rulers".... Read more
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Tutorial - How to Refinish a Chest of Drawers
Click translation button for English
Tutorial at Mission Parenthood Blog
Tutorial at Mission Parenthood Blog
"First I would like to thank the unknown neighbor who threw and gave me the opportunity to transform. After cleaning sooner because he had caught bats and spiders, the spent with Chalky Finish , which I had taken for months and not something I had dothei the opportunity to use it. I let it dry thoroughly and then I printed and stuck with Gel Medium these roses to give a vintage style".... Read more
Tutorial - How to Make a Felt Letter Board
Choosing the right felt is the first step
Tutorial at Apple Green Cottage Blog
Tutorial at Apple Green Cottage Blog
"Since you've most
probably already got some felt at home, you might just as well make
felt letters, they will engage toddlers and especially preschoolers for
quite a while! Let me give you an idea how to make a DIY felt board and SIMPLE felt letters for your kid. I've added a visual presentation of various felt materials towards the end of the post, hoping you get a better picture of what kind of felt to choose for the letters. Have a look".... Read more
Tutorial - Refresh Clothes with Stamps & Embroidery
Includes links for various decorating ideas
Tutorial at Green Issues by Agy Blog
Tutorial at Green Issues by Agy Blog
"Sometimes many
people think that enhancing clothing means a major reconstruction.
Upcycling garments does not have to be drastic and painful; it can be
very simple, and the results can be amazing!
Take this red top - it really is P-L-A-I-N, I decided to do some printing and embroidery".... Read more
Friday, April 24, 2015
Tutorial - Make a Centerpiece from a Tea Towel
Fill with slices of bread, nuts, sugared almonds, a candle, etc.
Tutorial at One O Blog
Tutorial at One O Blog
"Preparing a (cute) last minute table setting can be challenging if you, like me, have small supplies in table decor. Centerpieces
are usually important aspects of the table, weather they’re just
decorative or pretty and functional. So having a chance to make one up
from things you have at home sounds like savour to me! With this easy
tutorial we’re going to make a basket from just folding a tea towel. No
cute ones like ours at home? Grab a square napkin instead and jump to point 2".... Read more
Tutorial - How to Make Half Painted Frame Art
Bring attention to art with a simple detail
Tutorial at The Tender Garden Blog
Tutorial at The Tender Garden Blog
"I bought this
frame from a thrift shop for $4 and decided to change it into a minimal
frame art. Pretty much I only spent $4 to create this home deco item so
you don't need to spend a lot to make this! It's also a very easy and simple DIY tutorial so there aren't a lot of steps to follow".... Read more
Tutorial - Make a Jewelry Dish with Polymer Clay
Video tutorial on making a special dish for your jewelry
Tutorial at Cute Simple Stuff Blog
Tutorial at Cute Simple Stuff Blog
"Today I am sharing this idea of an item that
comes on handy when you have a situation similar to mine. Every time I would go
and take a shower, I would always take off my jewelry or accessories before
taking a shower and then place them next to my shower. It was getting kind of
frustrating because I didn´t have a “proper” place to place them while they
were there and before I put them back on where I usually store them...First
World Problems. I know, but is always the small things, and if there is
something that could simplify and make like just a tad bit easier, I´ll take
it".... Read more
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Tutorial - How to Crochet the Larksfoot or Icicle Stitch
This pattern is great for blankets and scarves
Tutorial at Little Treasures Blog
Tutorial at Little Treasures Blog
"Ever
since I posted an image I found on the internet showing the larksfoot
crochet pattern (or also known as the icicle stitch) the traffic I
receive due to that image is mind-boggling and I've received so many
mails from people asking for the pattern so I decided it is fair I post
the pattern for it. Since this post
was prepared long before I started my travels, I forgot to note
down the size of the sample block so I will update this once I return
home. For the sample block I used sport acrylic yarn and 3mm hook. The pattern uses multiples of 4".... Read more
Tutorial - How to Make an Art Journal
Upcycling a cardboard box to an Art Journal
Tutorial at Kalasirjana Blog
Tutorial at Kalasirjana Blog
"A quick post to share the debris journal made by recycling a big sturdy
card board box in which I received my DCWV blog hop prize pack.......the
pics are self-explanatory........Hope you will like it. The journal is constructed recycling the big cardboard box cut into
7"x7" and 6"x6" pieces. With two writers in the house, we frequently
receive packages from our publishers wrapped in thick brown wrapping
paper which was cut to size and recycled to attach the cardboard panels".... Read more
Tutorial - Refashion a Top into a Boho Bag
Turn an old sweater into a fun, slouchy bag fit for the beach this summer
Tutorial at Makery Blog
Tutorial at Makery Blog
"Another take on a sweater to bag refashion! This time, instead of a tote style bag,
a cross body slouch boho style bag; and considering the sun we’ve had
today, (Summer….is it really you?!) I can see this heading down the
beach with me this weekend. So easy and quick. Want to make your own?
Read on".... Read more
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Tutorial - Make a Natural Air Freshener
Room will be smelling fresh and odor free
Tutorial at Natural Fit Foodie Blog
"If you suffer from allergies or you’re trying to avoid the chemicals and
synthetics in commercial air fresheners then you need to make these DIY
Air Fresheners! Aren’t they cute? I am not going to make any false claims here. These DIY Air Fresheners
smell NOTHING like store – bought air fresheners, but do you know why?
They’re all natural".... Read more
Tutorial - How to Make a Serger Cover
Make it lined or unlined, and add your own design elements
Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog
Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog
"Here in Cayman I live right on the sea and the air is always humid
and salty. Anything and everything in the house rusts and disintegrates
in no time, and my serger is no exception. It’s already going rusty,
and I think my sewing machine is in bad shape too. I’m not sure a cover
will help, because the air all around it is what’s causing the rust,
but I have to try to protect it better if I can.
So I drafted up a simple pattern. There are two options. Either
make a lining to cover up your inside seams, or leave it unlined – up to
you. My fabric stash is small and precious to me so I’m making mine
without the lining, but instructions are included it you want to make
yours pretty on the inside too".... Read more
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Tutorial - Felt and Leather Triangle Garland
If you don't have a sewing machine, glue the triangles onto yarn
Tutorial at Sisters What Blog
Tutorial at Sisters What Blog
"Hopefully when you see this post, I'll have had my baby girl by then.
It's time for another pinterest challenge, March edition and I didn't
want to miss it so I actually did this project at the beginning of
March. Plus, I had some extra time just trying to keep busy while
waiting to have my baby. For my project this month, I decided to make
something for the babies room. I was inspired by this felt triangle garland and
thought it'd be really fun to make with leather scraps and colorful
felt. After I made it though, I loved it so much and realized that it
could be used for decorating on any occasion"... Read more
Tutorial - Keep a Machine Pedal from Slipping
Quick fix for a sliding foot controlTutorial at Nanny Craft 4 U Blog
"What sort of floor covering do you have in your sewing area? Do you
have timber floors or nice slippery tiles or vinyl? Does your sewing
machine foot control slip away from you all the time? Well I am going to show you how to fix your foot control! Have you seen this before? You can find it in the cheap shops and it
is so useful! It is non-slip matting that I have used it in the motorhome but today I am going to use it in my sewing room".... Read more
Monday, April 20, 2015
Tutorial - Make a Sheep with Air Dry Clay
Cotton balls make up the sheep's body
Tutorial at The Art Bug Blog
Tutorial at The Art Bug Blog
"From Black Clay Roll out a Small Oval Shape for head, like this. Roll one more similar shape but bigger in size (about 1.5 times) for the body. Make a small elongated drop like shape for ears. Use toothpick to shape the inside of the ear".... Read more
Tutorial - Make a Customized Jewelry Display Stand
Use paint or scrapbook paper to add color and pattern
"Here's a quick, easy and inexpensive project to make your own necklace
and earring display stands. I needed a way to take my jewelry pieces to
workshops and to use as props for photos and wanted a custom look so I
designed these unique jewelry stands. I love the way they look and how
easily you can customize with paint or scrapbook paper. Using scrapbook
paper gives endless options for color and pattern. Make sure the
pattern you choose doesn't compete with your jewelry".... Read more
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Tutorial - How to Make a Girl's Hi-Lo Dress
Quick and simple sew, with a fun result
Tutorial at What's Mummy Up To Blog
Tutorial at What's Mummy Up To Blog
"I know that high-low dresses and skirts have been around for ages, and
to be honest I haven't really liked them until now ... well lots of them
anyway, especially the ones where the front is VERY short, and the back
is VERY long. Just not my cup of tea ... maybe a little too much like a
mullet haircut... you know the old 80's business in the front, party in
the back. Hmmmm! Anyway, I've seen a few high-low skirts and dresses
in the shops with a much more subtle high-low effect, and decided I
really liked them".... Read more
Tutorial - How to Make a Zippered Bag
Add a flying geese pattern for extra appeal
"When I made the Itty Bitty Knitting Bag
to hold my fingerless gloves I was working on, it was about the size of
the plastic bag I'd been using. I soon realized it could have been a
bit bigger, and I also knew I wanted to remake it to improve that
tutorial. I have quite a bit of scrap fabric left from my "new bag" so I set to work.
This bag was going to be a
rectangular bag sitting on its small side, but it just evolved into a
much smarter, wider opening, rectangular bag sitting on its long side. Flying geese can go sideways or up and down, right".... Read more
Tutorial - How to Make a Bead Bracelet
A simple to follow tutorial on how to make a bracelet out of fishing wire and three different types of beads
Tutorial at Strawberry Box Blog
"I wanted to make a bracelet using fresh spring colours so I chose a combination of white and green beads. This
tutorial is fairly simple and I think the diagrams explain the steps
well so I haven’t included any written instructions. If anyone does need
some tips please don’t hesitate to contact me".... Read more
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Tutorial - How to Make a Wire Place Card Holder
Use for dinner parties, craft parties, weddings, or any other special occasion
Tutorial at The Curious Life of Lisa Blog
"Lately, I've been trying to flex my creative muscles more and I'm truly
loving it. Every easter my family have a big meal to celebrate Easter
and every year I try to come up with different ways to dress the table.
This year I've found a cute and simple way to add interest to the table.
Now don't get me wrong, my immediate family is small and after my 24
years of life I know their names. However, I just think place cards make
any event more personal. It gives the impression that everything is
carefully planned and thought out".... Read more
Tutorial - How to Make Dip Dyed Envelopes
Quick and easy way to add a personal touch to any form of paper stationery
Tutorial at Life & Lisa Blog
Tutorial at Life & Lisa Blog
"Lately, I've been obsessed with party decor. My friend's little girl is
turning 1 (insert awww here) and I'm helping plan the aesthetics. The
idea of party favours was considered and I thought this would be a great
option. So naturally I thought I'd share it with you. This was all done with food dye. Yay for thriftiness! I'm constantly trying to find new ways to craft on a budget. Firstly
because it's always good to be on top of the latest deals and secondly
because it's always nice to have a few extra pounds in the pocket".... Read more
Friday, April 17, 2015
Tutorial - How to Make a Turban Headband
Grab some white fabric, paint and a plastic headband
Tutorial at Curly Made Blog
Tutorial at Curly Made Blog
"I've been seeing so many types of these headband turbans on Antropologie, like this one,
that I had to try and DIY one myself, it seemed easy enough, the only
problem was that I didn't have any nice fabric to use. So I just grabbed
my plain white fabric, and tried some patterns and textures to see
which one worked best. As you can see I went for a colorful brushed
look, and I'm pretty happy with the result".... Read more
Tutorial - How to Make Mixed Media Canvas Art
An easy way to try your hand at a mixed media canvas
Tutorial at Smiling Colors Blog
Tutorial at Smiling Colors Blog
"Last week, I made these bright, colorful (almost blinding) canvases.
These simply make me smile. Color makes me happy, what can I say? Supplies you will need: canvas, acrylic paints, brush, palette knife, craft paint, felt, scissors, twine and needle. You will also need to carve out time for yourself to get crafty".... Read more
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Tutorial - How to Make an Adjustable Apron
PDF patterns for kids' and adults' aprons
Tutorial at Straight Grain Blog
Tutorial at Straight Grain Blog
"The aprons are quick and easy to create, but most of all, they are super handy. Below is a detailed tutorial for the aprons, which includes a free pattern. The measurements of the finished aprons are indicated below. The little chef pattern will be perfect for a child up until the age
of around four; for older kids, the pattern can easily be lengthened at
the bottom. If you’d like to widen it, simply cut the pattern away from
the fold".... Read more
Tutorial - How to Make a Angel Wings Onesie
These would make a cute baby shower gift
Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog
Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog
"A few weeks ago I bought a Tulip Fashion Glitter Iron-On Transfer Sheet and used it to make a personalized 18th birthday shirt for my daughter. It was a super easy way to add a little sparkle to my project.
I had a scrap of the glitter sheet left, so I thought it would be fun to
cut out a design with my Silhouette Cameo and create a pair of angel
wing Onesies for my niece, who's due in a couple months. I wish I could
be at the baby shower because I think these will be a popular gift".... Read more
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Tutorial - How to Make a Crocheted Necklace
Easily modified for single or multiple strands
Tutorial at Cucicucicoo Blog
Tutorial at Cucicucicoo Blog
"Last fall I posted this picture on Instagram. What was it? My very first crochet pattern, which I’m now ready to share with you! Here it is: the Ball and Chain crochet necklace pattern! (Suggested musical accompaniment: They Might Be Giants’ song “Lucky Ball and Chain”) I’m a beginner crocheter and knitter, so it’s a pretty simple pattern, made up of linked modules of one stuffed ball and a chain of variable length. You can choose how long the chains should be, and also how many modules to make, making all sorts of possible lengths and looks. Above you can see the three necklaces I’ve made with this pattern. Being made with cotton yarn, it’s a nice and light spring or summer accessory".... Read more
Tutorial - How to Make Spring Inspired Wall Art
Tutorial at Creative Mind Khadija Blog
"Spring season is blooming wonderfully these days, I love seeing beautiful flower buds and fresh branches. I hope you friends are also enjoying spring season at yours end! In my previous post, I was sharing about a work painting sneak peeks. Today I will show you how I design a wall of my craftroom with spring inspired painting. This wallart was not planned though, Few weeks back, one day I were sitting in my craftroom and there I found a round object, So I draw some circles on the wall
with led pencil".... Read more
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Tutorial - How to Dye Yarn with Food Coloring
You can use cotton or wool yarn
Tutorial at Makery Blog
Tutorial at Makery Blog
"When I was making my yarn wrapped pattern weights
it occurred to me that it might be quite fun to ombre dye the cotton
yarn I was using. I only need to dye a little bit so didn’t want to fork
out for Rit or Dylon fabric dyes. So I turned to the kitchen
cupboards, naturally! You will need: Yarn. (I used simple cotton dishcloth yarn). Food Colour. White vinegar. Glass bowls".... Read more
Tutorial - How to Make a Floral Crown
Perfect for dress up, weddings, or a photo prop
Tutorial at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
Tutorial at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
"My missy and I were at Hobby Lobby recently, admiring all the pretty
flowers on display. When I suggested to her we make a floral crown, she
loved the idea and could not wait to get started! Guys, this project is so easy, and makes the best photo accessory! (And
of course, what little girl wouldn't love a floral crown?) We went with pink and purple flowers, but you can use almost any flower
that catches your eye. The flower and color combinations are endless".... Read more
Monday, April 13, 2015
Tutorial - Make a Souvenir Ring with Polymer Clay
Make for a bridal shower souvenir or wedding favor
Tutorial at Cute Simple Stuff Blog
Tutorial at Cute Simple Stuff Blog
"One of my friends is getting married. I got pretty excited
too, and because she know I am into crafts and polymer clay jewelry making she
asked me to do a different bridal shower favors/souvenir for all her friends to
celebrate the moment, me included. So, instead of the “Soon to be Mrs. (name)” t-shirts,
she wanted to do something else.
Although
these may not be as “personal”, because there is no last name or name written
anywhere, this is just an idea with two different takes that can be totally
customizable".... Read more
Tutorial - Make a Stuffed Animal from a T-Shirt
Make a super easy stuffed animal in 30 minutes or less
Tutorial at XOXO Grandma Blog
Tutorial at XOXO Grandma Blog
"Who wants to make the
easiest stuffed animal ever? I love quick projects and this refashion
to make a stuffed animal is so easy, you may want to make more than one.
Plus, keep reading to find out how you can use them to help a good
cause!
Start this project with a tee shirt that has an animal on it. Using a washable pen, mark 3/8" around the animal. This will be your seam allowance".... Read more
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Tutorial - Make a Pleated Skirt with Pockets
This could easily be your go-to skirt for summer.
Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog
Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog
"Download the pattern and check out the instructions provided for cutting
your pieces. Cut everything you need, and then add a light weight
apparel interfacing to the outer waistband pieces. We’re ready to start
putting it all together. Find the center of the front waistband and the center of the front skirt panel and mark them".... Read more
Tutorial - How to Make an Asymmetrical Top
Tail can be worn two ways - long and loose, or tied with a knot
Tutorial at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
Tutorial at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
"I've got a new printable pattern to share with you today and this one is
for the ladies! With just two pattern pieces to cut out and sew
together, you just can't get any easier. I work from home and spend my days in t-shirts, yoga pants, shorts and
casual dresses. Ninety percent of my wardrobe is knitwear and this
particular style of t-shirt is my very favorite to make! The top has only two pattern pieces! Cut it out, hem the neck and
sleeves, sew the shoulders and sides, hem the bottom and you are done! To spice up the plain-ness of this tee pattern, I added an asymmetrical split hem".... Read more
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Tutorial - How to Make an Origami Box
The size
of the paper depends on the size of the box you want to make
Tutorial at Akamatras Blog
"You will
need two pieces of paper and a pair or scissors. You can use any kind
of paper. Bear in mind that if the paper is not thick enough the box
will not be sturdy. Depending on the thickness of your paper you’ll
also need something to help you crease the paper, like a bone folder".... Read more
Tutorial - Make a Personalized Desk Calendar
Making a photo magnet is also included in tutorial
Tutorial at Plastic and Disaster Blog
Tutorial at Plastic and Disaster Blog
" I thought I would make him a desk calendar that he could keep at
work with him. He has his own office and his desk faces the door, so if
he has it on his desk facing him it isn’t something that other people
will be poring over (which might be weird since some of the phrases are
just strange).
I used Adobe Photoshop Elements — which is a lighter and much cheaper
version of Photoshop — to make a sheet for each month. I made each one
5.35×7 inches, which seemed like good proportions for a small desk
calendar. The fun part was figuring out what phrases I wanted to use".... Read more
Friday, April 10, 2015
Tutorial - How to Make Plant Markers with Cork
Make any kitchen or herb garden look pretty
Tutorial at Emma Owl Blog
Tutorial at Emma Owl Blog
"I love my little cork markers – and not because I don’t know what Basil looks like – but because they look soooooo cute!! These cork markers are great for herbs and veggies that you are
growing from a seed – and genuinely need a marker for, and they are also
great to add to a gift or just make your garden and kitchen look
pretty! I love giving herbs in a pot as a birthday or hostess/host gift, and
these little things really do add that special finishing touch! In the mean time, they are making my garden herb patch look all fancy".... Read more
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