Tutorial - How to Make Fabric Labels

Easy way to add a special touch to your sewing

Tutorial at Easy Sewing for Beginners Blog

"Here is my tried and tested method for how to make fabric labels at home! I have tested the best method for making fabric labels and this was the most washable and durable method that I tested and the most professional looking, too!  This method uses heat transfer paper and is great for making labels for handmade clothing or just for your handmade items in general. You can also use this method for creating custom clothing labels. This method is very cost effective if you are starting your own little handmade sewing business or t-shirt business, as you can customise the labels to have anything you want on them".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Stars and Stripes Eggs

Show your colors with these Stars and Stripes eggs this summer

Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"How about jazzing up the backyard BBQ with some Stars and Stripes Deviled Eggs. Instead of dying the whites, this time I colored them with food writing markers, it was easy and fun. You're only limited by your imagination and um, patience.  Cut the hard boiled eggs in half and pop the yolks into a bowl, mix up your favorite deviled egg recipe, set aside".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bunting Banner

Sew a cute, double-sided bunting banner

Tutorial at Apple Green Cottage Blog

"Hello crafting friends! Another beginner sewing tutorial is waiting for you today. I'm excited to show you how to sew an easy fabric bunting banner. It's double-sided and so cute!  Make your own fabric bunting to hang as decoration. It's a great use of your fabric scraps".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Rope Headband

Cover ends with hot glue to prevent unraveling

Tutorial at Mary Martha Mama Blog

"Some of you are probably sick of me and the headbands.  But for me 2016 is the year of the headbands.  Well, at least it’s the year of beefing up my headband collection.  My hair accessories tend to grow legs, walk away, and hide around here.  So I’ve been busy making a few styles- knotted, ruffle flower, braided, and now a rope headband.  This one is so so simple to make.  I cannot over-exaggerate that.  And it’s inexpensive to boot.  Here’s what you need"....Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Dupatta Design – Cape Style

Get creative styling your DIY cape

Tutorial at AKI 1 a.m. Blog

"Today’s DIY is an easy dupatta design in the trending cape style, inspired by the likes of Tarun Tahiliani and Pratyusha Garimella. I converted a basic off-white hand-loom dupatta into a edge dye (natural dyeing) dupatta cape with placement embroidery. You could use net dupatta with ready embroidery, printed Georgette dupatta, multi-colored silk dupatta or any fabric of 2.5 mtr of your choice. I will be showing a step-by-step tutorial of the dupatta cape – from neckline shaping, embroidery attaching to edge dyeing".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Empress Cord Necklace

Jewelry adaption to create a cord necklace in 10 minutes

Tutorial at Jewels of Sayuri Blog

"As a mixed media artist, whenever I come across a labor intensive technique exclusive to a particular medium, I look for ways to simplify the process by which I can combine it with another material or technique. I try to come up with alternate methods that might imitate or bring about the concept or simply the look of the piece but from a different perspective. By doing this, I mean no offense to the original craft, artisan or the process. Instead, I try to establish a new, previously unsought route to practicing a familiar craft. In this case, I thought, why not adapt the concept of  'capturing a focal using a cord bezel' from Soutache jewelry and morph it into something modern by using round cords and wire wrapping".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Zumba Belt

Make an upcycled dancing belt from silk scarves

Tutorial at Flash Fit Trainer Blog

"I love the idea of Zumba belts. I love the idea of wearing jingly Zumba belts for other dance programs too. I also have a stack of silk scarves that I’ve collected from thrift stores over the years. They’re usually something like 50 cents, so it’s hard to resist their ornate designs. Problem is, it’s hard to know what to do with them. I’ve seen neat curtains and skirts made out of them, but that’s about it. Well, you marry your love of Zumba belts and your love of thrifted silk scarves, and you’ve got yourself an upcycled dancing belt".... Read more

Tutorial - Turn a Branch into a Towel Rack

Bring nature into your bathroom decor

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"You don’t need to spend a lot of money on a towel rack, it’s easy to make one from an old branch. Here’s how we made this one. All you need is a sturdy curved branch and some curtain accessories similar to the one shown in the picture below. It’s the bits you screw into the wall that keep the curtain rod up.  We cut the branch down a little and removed the side growths".... Read more

Tutorial - Multiple Items From 1 Yard of Polar Fleece

Make 2 each of hats, scarves, and neckwarmers

Tutorial at Cheryl Lynch Quilts Blog

"Did you know that you don't have to finish the edges because polar fleece doesn't fray? Have you seen all of the bright and fun prints? I am sharing my method/pattern for making polar fleece hats, scarves and neck warmers en masse. Whether you choose to make these as gifts for your friends and family or use this tutorial to make them for the needy, you'll find this a quick and fun method. I designed this a few years ago for my quilt guild's community outreach to make the hat/scarf sets to distribute to the local homeless shelters. It is also a wonderful kids sewing project and a wonderful charity sewing project".... Read more

Tutorial - Hem Pants on a Sewing Machine

Step by step photo tutorial along with a downloadable PDF

Tutorial at Easy Sewing for Beginners Blog

"If you’re short like me chances are you are going to need to take up new pants before you can ever wear them. Booo! In this tutorial I’m going to show you an easy way to take up your pants using a straight stitch on the sewing machine. I’ve include all the steps from working out what the new length is going to be all the way to sewing the new hem on your sewing machine. This method can be easily used for skirts and dresses as well. I hope you find this video useful! It will save you tons of money since you won’t need to pay someone to take up all your new pants for you".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Credit Card Wallet

Wallet has inner plastic window for card viewing

Tutorial at Le Stitch en Folie Blog

"Choose your fabric and iron it so that it lies flat. Cut two rectangular pieces with the following dimensions: Outer face: 10 cm x 23 cm, Inner face: 8 cm x 21 cm.  Lay the front of the inner face on the revert side of the outer face. Centre. Glue (just a few dots of glue to hold the fabrics in place".... Read more

Tutorial - Sew a Reversible Laminated Placemat

Design has subtle visual cues for glass and napkin placement

Tutorial at The Inspired Wren Blog

"As a family we don't dine out often, but we make dinners special by eating together and listening to music while we eat. And in the Summer we do it outside! Of course The Peanut sets the table for us and she still needs cues where to place the glass, the napkin, the fork and knife. So I created these happy, Summer-ready placemats with subtle cues for table setting. Now you can, too".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Recycled Denim Drawstring Bag

Appliqued hexies add a nice touch

Tutorial at Threading My Way Blog

"Today I'm going to show you how to repurpose a pair of jeans and turn one of the legs into a drawstring bag. Pop a gift inside, and there's no need for wrapping. The bag becomes both a present and the wrapping. Read on for the tutorial.  I'll give measurements for the bag I made, but you can, of course make the bag any size you want, as long as you can find a pair of pre-loved jeans that is the required size".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Geometric Beaded Necklace

A lovely necklace to wear with summer outfits

Tutorial at Happy Girly Crafty Blog

"Lately I have a thing for necklaces, I like to keep my outfits simple and add a touch of drama with necklaces! But, I don't always want huge dramatic pieces - that's why I love dainty necklaces that are cute and easy-to-wear! Especially if you add geometric elements! So today I'm showing you how to make a (recycled) geometric dainty beaded necklace".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Recycled Storage Container

Hard-wearing and practical storage

Tutorial at Bonjour Handmade Blog

"I got this idea when I was operating a home kindergarten. Laundry detergent bottles are so sturdy!! It’s a shame to throw them away!! We’ve also used them in the sand, to carry objects outside, etc. The handle makes it quite handy for children, and you can use them for anything you wish! So you will need an empty plastic laundry detergent bottle (liquid soap for cleaning clothes). The hardest part in this project is to remove the label! With some warm water, a small knife or a spoon, and lots of patience, you will have terrific results".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Peppa Pig Pencil Pouch

Cute, easy pouch is a cool craft idea for kids

Tutorial at Stylenrich Blog

"Getting your hands on DIY Easy Kid’s Craft is a fun art and craft activity for kids. In the process of learning how to make a Peppa Pig Pencil Pouch kids can make a smart and systematic storage idea of school supplies. A cool craft, this Peppa Pig Pencil Pouch is an enjoyable activity and is an absolute Do It Yourself at home craft, that kid’s can enjoy making with parents. Learn how to make a cute no sew DIY Peppa Pig Pencil Pouch because it is one easy handmade craft that is very useful".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Sew a Quick Baby Hat

These are a great beginning sewers project

Tutorial at Nina Makes Blog

"Things are finally cooling off around here, and some hats are definitely going to be needed!  This is a very quick and easy baby hat that can be worn for a long time as baby grows by adjusting the size of the fold.  In this tutorial I will give you all the instructions you need to make this hat in any size you like.  This hat is sewn in stretchy knit fabric (don’t be scared…knits are so much fun once you try!) this one is upcycled from a jersey, you only need two rectangles of fabric.  This little hat also has no seams against the baby’s head, so no uncomfortable scratchy seams leaving marks on those precious little heads".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Marble Maze

Enjoy designing and playing with a DIY maze

Tutorial at Frogs and Fairies Blog

"Do you or your kids love to play with marbles? Or maybe solving mysterious mazes? What’s even more fun is a maze made especially for marbles! I should probably warn you, building a maze like this might captivate even adults and before you know it, you could all end up playing with it".... Read more

Tutorial - Apply Bias Tape to a V-neck

Instruction on adding a V-neck to any top

Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"Have you ever wanted to apply a bias tape to a v-neck and did not know how?  This quick and easy tutorial will show you how to do this and is appropriate for woven and knit fabrics. This kind of technique can be use when you do not want to sew a collar to your garment, making the garment lighter and easier to style –which is perfect for the warmer days of summer".... Read more

Tutorial -Turn Image into a Decal for Reverse Stenciling

Decorate something special with a decal transfer

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"Decals and stencils are one of the easiest ways to add beautiful detail to furniture but they can be very expensive and 9 times out of 10 I can’t find what I’m looking for anyway so I decided to make my own. I know, I know I could’ve bought a Silhouette or Cricut to make a decal but I don’t have that kind of money and I’m guessing you might not either".... Read more

Tutorial - Hanging Storage for a Flexible Hose

Simple, inexpensive, space efficient solution
 
Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"I've been looking at these flexible hoses for a while now and was even more interested when I saw there is/was(?) a bucket that hangs over the faucet to store it in. The bucket only seems to be on Ebay these days and sells for big bucks. I knew there had to be another idea... Now, in a perfect world this little basket would be white. But this is ~my~ world and sometimes I just have to make do for now".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Map Table Mats

Spark conversation at the diner table reminiscing about previous holidays and city trips

Tutorial at Pillar Box Blue Blog

"Whenever I go on a city break I always come home with a handbag full of free maps. I can’t resist them even on a day trip to Brighton, which I know really well I still put one of the free maps at the station in my handbag. I don’t even need the maps to find my way round a city as there’s an app on my phone for that. But I love the paper maps, I love looking at them working out wherever thing is in relation to each other. Maps are my favourite free souvenir".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a DIY Nature Explorer Kit

Encourage children to spend less time alone in front of screens and more outside

Tutorial at Non Toy GIfts Blog

"Starting young sets kids in a good direction and builds up a great connection with nature. Further down the line, it may be more up to parents to maintain this connection alive and help their kids establish a healthy balance between screen time and outdoor time.  A DIY nature explorer kit is a wonderful tool to assist children in engaging with nature. It can be directed to any age and focusing on any nature elements (flowers, trees) or creatures (bugs, butterflies, birds). It can be as simple as putting together just two items (binoculars and an observation notebook) or you can add as many items as you want".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Sew a Pencil Pouch

Use fabric from your stash for this project

Tutorial at Mary Martha Mama Blog

"For my sister’s birthday I got her a coloring book and some colored pencils.  She travels a lot and I thought it might be a fun distraction for her when she’s flying or on layovers.  She texted me a picture of her coloring and I thought “She needs a pencil pouch!”.  So I decided to make her one and I’m sharing all the details with you".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Vintage Style Apron

This darling apron is a great project for beginners

Tutorial at Creative Homemaking Blog

"I spend quite a great portion of my time in the kitchen (and I normally don’t look this scary when I hold a whisk; I promise, I’m not trying to beat the heck out of you with my kitchen utensils!). And I realized I never ever owned an apron so I thought it’s time to reward myself for all that hard, delicious work and so I made a vintage apron pattern. I’ve always admired those cute, sweet looking aprons in round-ish shapes and with lots and lots of ruffles so I thought this would be a great time to make my dreams come true".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Lace Rosette Shoe Clips

Use clip-on earrings backings for shoe clips

Tutorial at Strawberry Butterscotch Blog

"The next project on my craft list is something I made for Mother’s day as well as for myself. Shoe Clips! I have a set my mom gave me that I love.  I’ve been dying to make more to work with more outfits, and I thought they would make great gifts too.  Which is why my mom found a pair in a cute gift bag on Mother’s day.  And the gift giving continues. These were so easy and fun to make that I decided to make a video tutorial.   Shoe clips for all".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Blackberry Necklace

Pickup all needed supplies at your local craft store

Tutorial at Borei Design Blog

"I love blackberries! Not only do I think blackberries are really yummy, I grew up in the American South.  I have fond memories of picking wild ones with my mother as a kid before she passed away. When I saw this picture of this necklace at Custom Made, I just knew I had to have my own blackberry necklace".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Custom Neoprene Thumb Splint

Reduce thumb pain while still being able to sew

Tutorial at Sewing Bee Fabrics Blog

"Outside of sewing, I have had a lot of training in hand problems and injuries, and so I'm often asked about which splints are best for sewing. Thumbs and are especially common to struggle with when it comes to sewing, so I thought I would show you today how to make your own neoprene thumb support. This splint is great for adding stability for the base of the thumb".... Read more

Tutorial - Salvaged Windows with Botanical Prints

Tired of the botanicals - swap them for a different prints

Tutorial at The Rugged Rooster Blog

"I’ve been seeing these salvaged windows with botanical prints in them everywhere. The thing I love about them is that they’re old, they’re chippy, they’re imperfect. The Free printables I found have that vintage flare that make them look like they were torn from an old book. Read on to find out where I found my salvaged window and where to find these awesome vintage and free printables".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Watercolor Pillowcases

Give a fresh summer look to your decor

Tutorial at Curly Made Blog

"I wanted to give a refreshed look to my not so pretty pillows without spending money and using supplies I already had at home, so I grabbed an old white sheet, some acrylic paints and after some tests I managed to recreate the watercolor effect that is such a big decor trend, on the cheap".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Natural Paint Brushes

A simple way for kids to use natural materials to make art supplies

Tutorial at AppleGreen Cottage Blog

"Making your own nature paint brushes is easy, fun and free! It will get you and your kids out in the nature and kids will have a blast collecting natural materials - And pine needles make fantastic brushes! Paintbrushes can be made from a wide variety of different materials, many of which you probably already have in your yard. We used materials from evergreen trees for bristles. Have you ever made a paint brush out of cypress tree leaves? Or spruce needles".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Bubble Shorts

Alter a girl's pants pattern to make cute shorts

Tutorial at Anna's Heirloom Boutique Blog

"As I was sewing up the pants, I couldn’t help but think that they would make the cutest bubble shorts. The front panel and the pleats are just too perfect. Not to mention, we’ve been having unseasonably warm weather here in the Pacific Northwest (think 85 degrees in April!) so we are already in need of some warm weather clothes. Anyway, once testing was over I didn’t hesitate to ‘hack’ the Unfancy Pants pattern to make my little Anna a pair of shorts. It was sooo easy and they turned out so well, I couldn’t wait to share it here with you".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Refinish Pressed Wood Furniture

Layer finishing techniques for a beautiful piece

Tutorial at The Wood Spa Blog

"Last month, one of my customers came to my house to drop off a couple of dressers she wanted me to refinish and when she saw this cabinet she fell in love with its color and finish asked me to do the exact same thing on her fireplace/TV console. This was her piece before. It is made of pressed wood, which I love to paint. The transformation is always for the better, and nobody beats me up for putting paint on some solid mahogany piece, “ruining its value".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Gift Card

A quick card to enclose with a gift, fast and easy

Tutorial at From My Carolina Home Blog

"This stamp set is really cute, and just the right idea for the card I needed. I wanted to send my cousin something fun. I also wanted to have some fun with my new embossing machine. It wasn’t a big expensive one, just a small one, but it works really well. So, I got out some blue cardstock and one of the embossing folders".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Raised Pet Feeder

Bonus - extra storage for food and doggie treats

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"A friend of ours needed a raised feeder for her gorgeous Great Dane called Brutus. She was worried about his back and didn’t want him to strain every time he ate but all the feeders were either too expensive or impractical so she asked us to make her one. Here’s how we did it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Reversible Zippered Skirt

Make a tropical-themed skirt for warm summer evenings

Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"I’ve had so much fun working with Batik fabric since my recent trip to Indonesia.  This is another in the series of projects featuring Batik.  If you missed any of the prior articles, please have a look at The Ancient Art of Batik Printing for an introduction to Batik as well as our first project, a Folded Shopping Bag from Batik Fabric for more background and a neat beginner project.  Given that spring is well and truly on the way now, I thought it would be good to make a tropical-themed skirt for those warm summer evenings out.  I’ve used Batik fabric for both sides of this reversible skirt.  You can, of course, use other fabrics of similar weight and texture, but I like the exotic look of Batik".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Fix Common Quilt Problems

Ways to make your quilt even more beautiful

Tutorial at From My Carolina Home Blog

"Now, several more charity quilts later, I promised to show you how I fix some other common problems with longarm quilting.  Once again, the main reason for this post is to educate those that send quilts to a longarmer, but new longarmers may find something useful here. First up, the issue of using sheets as backing. Oh heavens, I know there are those of you that think there is a lot of fabric without seams, and it makes a perfect backing, but it doesn’t. The weave is rarely even, it stretches like mad and not evenly, and it is difficult to quilt through keeping the tensions balanced. But, the kicker is when someone gives you one that has been washed dozens of times".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Neoprene Skirt

No seam allowances are needed using this fabric

Tutorial at Sewing Bee Fabrics Blog

"I've been loving all the short neoprene skirts that are popular at the moment, but with an 11 month old and a 2 1/2 year old, I am bending over far too much not to be flashing everyone in sight! So, I decided to use that idea to draft my own flared, knee length, high waisted neoprene skirt.  This would also work well in scuba fabric which is a little lighter and holds a little bit less structure. If you want to know more about the difference between that and neoprene, then check out our neoprene and scuba fabric guide. This design is easy to draft, pretty quick to make and doesn't require any kind of extra work to make a waistband or fastening".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Paper Flower Bouquet

Happy Mother's Day

Tutorial at DIY Crafts Blog

"Hey everyone! I know today isn't Monday but I decided to post a craft early for mothers day because Monday would be to late because mothers day is on Sunday. I decided that I would make my mom a bouquet of flowers that I made instead of real flowers. So let me know if you make this craft too, for mothers day! Anyways lets get started".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fringed Heart Cushion

Easy craft for a child to make for Mother's Day

Tutorial at Coloured Buttons Blog

"This  two-toned fringed heart cushion aims to be simple and elegant, and might just make the perfect gift for kids to make for mum this Mother’s Day. Over the last year or so I’ve been giving quite a few family workshops. I’ve found that a lot of people who can’t sew  feel very intimidated at the thought of sewing something by themselves or with their kids. This has motivated me to design a variety of projects that require only two squares of felt".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Sew a Bunny Blanket

Cheerful blanket and baby toy all in one

Tutorial at SewToy Blog

"My new two in one baby blanket is cheerful, soft, with upright ears, hands for hugging and snout for cuddling. One side is made from soft bright spring green fleece, the other from 100% cotton with happy colorful stars. You can turn this baby blanket on one side or another, whatever suits you best at that moment. I can imagine my boys, when they were babies, how they would carefully explore the stars on the ears with their little fingers, the brown snout, handmade embroidery, dots on the hands noticing  the difference between soft fleece and colder cotton".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wire Headband

Tame a bad hair day with this cute and practical headband.

Tutorial at Creative Homemaking Blog

"I’m a sucker for cute, girly accessories and this pretty DIY wire headband is so, so adorable! It seems that vintage is never out of fashion and this headband is a great way to breathe a little vintage into your modern look without overwhelming it.  Perfect 30 minutes project for beginners too! And it’s also super versatile, you can play around with your little headband and use it many ways for your hair. You could also add flowers or buttons to make this headband truly yours! You can also twist it into adorable bunny ears, use as a simple bow or wrap it around your messy bun. The sky is the limit".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Special Candle for Mom

How to transfer and image to a candle easily

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"My mom is a very special lady. She’s got a wicked sense of humor and will take on anyone who doesn’t play fair. Oh the stories I could tell you about my mom. When I was much younger I used to get so embarrassed by her antics. I remember one time my boyfriend took me to a very classy restaurant for dinner. We sat in a quite corner right at the back enjoying a glass wine and, if I recall correctly, crayfish or some other exotic dish. In those days we didn’t have a lot of money (okay we still don’t) so it was a real treat and we were savoring every minute, until I spotted my mom. She had this HUGE red bow on her head. And by HUGE I mean GINORMOUS. It was probably a meter wide and everyone was staring at this woman who was heading straight for our table".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a 10 Minute Kids Play Cape

An easy knight cap for kids for pretend play

Tutorial at Apple Green Cottage Blog

"Let me show you a quick and easy way to make a simple DIY knight cape for kids' pretend play. {The easiest ever!} It's an ideal last-minute Halloween kids costume when you are running out of time!  The cape is very simple, it's open at the front and held together by a ribbon. In addition to a knight's cape, it doubles as a king's costume or whatever needed at the moment. A perfect piece of clothing for kids' pretend play".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Add Sleeves to a T-Shirt

Add sleeves to a short sleeve tee, and get a little more life out of it

Tutorial at Nina Makes Blog

"For some reason Harry has an entire drawer crammed full of short sleeve T-shirts, but only four or five long sleeve tees. Since we are going into winter on this side of the world (bottom really!) I think a few more long sleeves will come in handy.  So I had a light bulb moment and thought why not add sleeves!  Harry has a couple long sleeve tees that look like short sleeve tees with long sleeves underneath, but are in fact only one layer.  So why not add sleeves myself?  With a tutorial for you all of course".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Sponge Water Bombs

Reusable and leave your yard clean from broken balloon bits

Tutorial at Live Randomly Simple Blog

"One thing I love about summer is all of the fun you can have outside. There are so many more kids activities during the summer and this is one of our favorites! We love a good water balloon fight, but with these water sponge bombs you don’t have to be constantly filling up balloons and picking up tiny pieces all through your yard. As an added bonus, these sponge bombs are so easy to make! We picked up a package of sponges, a mop refill and some handi wipes reusable cloths and some zip ties".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Paint Giant Wall Art

With the help of an app on your phone and a projector you can create a stunning portrait

Tutorial at Pillarboxblue Blog

"As well as crafting, I love to paint. Not having a formal art background has never stopped me from painting and creating. My craft buddy Wendy and I have a thing about painting our dogs, admittedly she is a bit better at it than I am, but that doesn’t stop me.   By showing how Wendy painted a giant posterized portrait of her dog Lottie, I’ll show you how easy it is to create your own wall art. It is a bit like the painting by numbers you may have done as a child".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet a Toy Chicken

Crochet a toy for your kids (or yourself!)

Tutorial at Akamatra Blog

"In my last post I showed you the Japanese amigurumi doll I made for my god-daughter. Well, she has a little sister and I needed to make her a little something too. So I made her a small chicken for her to play with.  didn't really like the crochet patterns of chicken I found online so I made one for myself. It's very easy and can be used as the basis for many animals. I intend to make many more animals with it so stay tuned".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Baby Flower Bonnet

Sew a cute bonnet using upcycled baby clothes

Tutorial at Sewing Bee Fabrics Blog

"Now spring has sprung, what better way to dress for it than a baby flower bonnet hat! It's super easy to make.... The hard part is convincing the baby to wear it! I decided to use a couple of baby clothes she'd grown out of to make this a fun upcycling / refashioning project.  What You Will Need: Knit fabric or an old baby vest and leggings like I used or even an old T-shirt would do".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Plant Stand

Easy, fool proof tutorial that anyone can do

Tutorial at The Rugged Rooster Blog

"This project will literally cost under 6 dollars if you have all the tools on hand. You can also rent tools for fairly cheap, or, get the hardware store to make your cuts! It cost us nothing as we have a scrap pile and all of the needed tools, stains and varnishes. Love free! Just gets me happy inside. Keep on reading to find out how to make these West Elm Inspired Plant Stands for next to nothing. Take that extra 100 bucks and splurge on you".... Read more