Tutorial - How to Make a Doll Size Suitcase

Quick and easy recycle project for a doll fan in your life

Tutorial at XOXO Grandma Blog

"Excuse the long absence, it has been quite the winter! We were on the road for the holidays and then had I had a little mishap on the ice while shoveling snow. It concluded with my left arm in a cast and a minor surgery to hold the bones together. Not exactly how I envisioned starting 2016. What I had envisioned, though, was more cute, easy projects like this... so let's get this fun started and pretend that ice doesn't exist. At least for a few minutes. I found these two cute little tins at a thrift store and knew they'd make the perfect doll accessory. So, let me show you how I turned them into vintage looking travel cases.  You're going to love this project because it's super easy to make".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Pom Pom Legwarmers

Accessorize legwarmers with colorful yarn

Tutorial at One O Blog

"Be aware: pom pom making is addictive. Use with moderation. Well yes they’re so cute, you’d want to put theme everywhere! The smaller and fluffier, the cuter.  Also, creative possibilities are endless as a matter of color combinations, sizes, kind of yarn, and can be used on hats, bags, as garlands, as photo backdrop, for table decor, cushion decor, linen decor… Uh somebody stop me!  I’m going to show you the basic abc and from there you can just grow your style".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - Glamorize a Sweater with Bows

Bowmaker supplied by Bowdabra
as part of our tutorial exchange program

Tutorial at XOXO Grandma Blog

"Do you have an old sweater that needs a little pick-up? For an easy, easy project, take that sweater and glamorize it with some ribbon and a few pearl beads. You'll be impressed with how quick and easy this project is to complete!  (This sweater was refashioned for an older child but this technique would work on any sweater, any size".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Ruffled Trim

Trim inspired by fashion of the past

Tutorial at 1893 Victorian Farmhouse

"Here's a purse I just finished sewing--I call it "The Ruff." I could have called it the Ruffnerian--but my friend Mark would have collared me. Speaking of collars . . . INSPIRATION: The decorative purse ruffle reminds me of  a mid-16th century collar. Here's a portrait of Elizabeth I wearing a ruff collar".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Quilted Tissue Holder

A vintage button closure adds a special touch

Tutorial at Leland Ave Studios Blog

"It’s that time of the year again. . . where my mind skips ahead to the holidays and all of the fun gifts I can make for the special people in my life. I know you may have seen tutorials for tissue holders in the past — but this one is kinda kicked up a notch — to make it a slightly more elegant and (in my humble opinion) gift-worthy option! I love to make these to have on hand for teachers, friends, and any other last-minute gifting that might come up. So let’s get started".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Pattern Weights

Make these pattern weights with re-purposed material from the hardware store

Tutorial at Lorelei Jayne Blog

"When I first started sewing I just thought everyone used pins but I soon came to find (thanks pinterest) that a lot of sewists use pattern weights! They are quite expensive to buy but lucky for us there are lots of tutorials and tips to make your own. I’m going to add one to the pile. They are washers with ribbon or fabric hot glued to them. I watched The Crafty Gemini’s tutorial and they are fantastic but when I went to my hardware store to get more washers I couldn't find the big ones!  So I went down the aisle with the brackets and braces for building shelving and furniture I guess. I found these inch by five inch mending plates, the perfect weight".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Sew a Needle Book

Cute needle book for your sewing notions (use translate button to choose language) 

Tutorial at Vayle by Me Blog

"We'll need a few pieces of cotton, ociepliny, felt, rubber bands round and some trinkets to decorate, as well as tailor przydasiów inside. How do I show the cover you under my covers to the notebook, since the late grabbed the camera when creating a pincushion. Cut out a rectangle of dimensions: 12x11, strap on the side of the book dimensions: 12x4 and 4 strips on the back cover of each measuring".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Heart Needle Holder

She offers a tutorial for a matching scissor keeper too

Needle Heart Tutorial at Handmade Harbour Blog

"I don't know about you but I find sewing needles ridiculously easy to lose.  Where do they go? So I came up with a stupidly-easy-to-make place to stash them, which (I think) also happens to be quite pretty.  Then I hung it on the wall by my sewing machine".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Eyeglass Case

Make a soft sunglass case using favorite fabric scraps

Eyeglass Case Tutorial at Diane's Vintage Zest Blog

"This is a great project for a few reasons.  It's fast, it's easy, and it uses very little fabric.  The turquoise fabric in the case below is actually leftover from my first dress and my first project ever (soon to be blogged about).  The cases can be customized with any combination of fabrics and buttons.  You could use a Velcro closure as well.  The possibilities are endless!  And of course, they would be great gifts".... 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 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 Make a Lace Collar

A sweet accessory to dress up any outfit

Lace Collar Tutorial at Mia Moon Love Blog

"Get your fabric, lace, and some cotton.  I layered my lace over the pink cotton and used the black cotton as the underside of my collar".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Lace and Crystal Hair Piece

Burning the edges gives it a soft flowery shape

Hair Accessory Tutorial at SecondHand Couture Blog

"As I mentioned earlier, I'm making hairpieces for my sister's wedding. I made the headband for the flower girl, and made a hairpiece for Ruth, the bride, but I kind of hated it. I couldn't figure out why exactly, but it looked off for some reason. This afternoon when we were emptying out our suitcases to pack for the wedding, I found a sheer white curtain that we had used in our last apartment.What did I do? I cut apart the other hairpiece and made this one. I'm in love".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Ruffled Ric Rac Headband

I will have to make one of these for my granddaughter

Headband Tutorial at Wildflowers and Whimsy Blog

"All you need is a headband, a 5/8″ wide strip of fabric approximately 2x the length of the the headband, a 3″  wide bias strip approximately 2x the length of the the headband , a glue glue gun, and a sewing machine or needle and thread.  (if you need more info on how to make bias strips, check out this post .  You can also use ribbon instead of fabric if you like".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Cotton Webbing Belt

Color coordinate with your wardrobe

Belt Tutorial at Show Tell Share Blog

"My youngest has envied his brothers' belts for some time now. And to be honest, I always forget to pick up a belt for him when I am out shopping. A few weeks ago I ordered some really fun ombre striped cotton webbing to make messengers bags for the rest of the boys, since the first one was such a big hit. And of course my 3 year old kept asking me to use the cotton webbing and tie it around his waist as a belt. Finally, after one of his requests, right then and there I decided to just make him a belt instead of buying one. I rummaged through my things and found 2 D-rings that fit perfectly. At first I was going to just make a simple belt, but then I thought a pop of color would be fun".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fascinator Headband

Pretty hairpiece for the wedding party

Fascinator Tutorial at SecondHand Couture Blog

"For my sister's wedding in two weeks, I'm making her hairpiece and the flower girls' hairpieces. I went to Hobby Lobby to buy supplies, and after approximately two hours, I left with a bag of supplies for twenty dollars".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Handbag Charm

Dress up an old handbag with this cheerful charm

Purse Charm Tutorial at RosMadeMe Blog

"After I made the bias binding last week, I had about 18 - 20"  of piped cord left over...  not enough to pipe around a cushion... but too much just to bin, so what to do with it?  I sat there twiddling it and started to make a flower shape, but really did I need another flower brooch... err no!  And then it came to me, a handbag charm and for this you will need".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Decorated Hair Pins

Clever use of paint chip samples

Hair Pin Tutorial at Make it Easy Crafts Blog

"Don’t throw away those paint chip samples from your home painting projects. Recycle them to create these cute decorated hairpins for anyone, any time, any season! You will need: Pack of Hairpins with bezel, Clear dimensional glaze".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Belt Hanger

Wrap with Your Choice of Fabric

Belt Hanger Tutorial at Handmade Con Amor Blog

"I find beauty in things asymetrical and uneven. Imperfect is my idea of perfection. So this is, many times, how i go about life. Enjoying and rejoicing used, old and sometimes forgotten treasures. I have had a long time need for getting by belt act together. It´s funny how certain things can inspire me in areas of my life where, apparently, there is no relation whatsoever. But that is why life, and all it´s unpredictabilities can be so exciting. Picasso did inspire a simple belt hanger. Just as grandious works of art are sometimes inspired by upmost simplicity. This just happened the other way around".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Covered Tape Measure

Love the little flower on the end of the tape

Covered Tape Measure Tutorial at A Spoonful of Sugar Blog

"If you are after a quick gift to make for a sewing friend, you can't go past a covered tape measure - pretty and practical....The Covered Tape Measure Tutorial was one of my first designs. Although my photography and styling has improved enormously since it was published on our blog in 2008, the instructions are still the same. Simply stitch the layered felt flowers onto one side of the cover before it is assembled".... Read more