Tutorial - Make a Vintage Lace and Velvet Necklace

Vintage inspired necklace that is easy to make

Tutorial at Little Treasures Blog

"I remember the December when I started the Last Minute Gift Series. I made so many beautiful and easy to make projects, at least that is what people tell me and what traffic shows, so I  eagerly wanted to continue the tradition this year too. I have a lovely project for you to make - a vintage inspired necklace which makes a gorgeous gift for the upcoming holidays. I will give this necklace to my mother for Christmas - she doesn't use a computer so there is no fear she'll see this  before hand. For the necklace you need a piece of lace / lace ribbon, a rectangle piece of velvet".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Vintage Sewing Pattern Pouch

Two PDF files for a vintage sewing pattern envelope to print on fabric

Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"I just needed a small zipper pouch to carry a few basics and of course it had to be sewing-related.  I went back to the earlier idea of creating my own fabric, and the vintage envelope zipper purse from the printed fabric.  Could I create something like this, but sewing related?  What is that sort of size and shape – a sewing pattern of course.  Light bulb moment!  I wanted to make two pouches, one with the traditional portrait envelope and one, if I could find the right images, that was landscape"... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Clip on Earrings Wearable

Turn vintage earrings into regular earrings

Tutorial at Plaster & Disaster Blog

"My grandmother didn’t have pierced ears, but she wore earrings every day and had quite a collection. Most of us have probably come across a lot of clip-ons in thrift and vintage stores, and I’m always so intrigued by how fun they are. But man, they’re a pain. How can they be both so tight that they make my ears hurt, and yet so precarious that I’m afraid they’ll fall off at any minute and I’ll lose them? I think I’ve invented a new paradox. Anyway, that’s when it struck me: why don’t I just turn my clip-on earrings into regular old earrings".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Picture Vintage Style

Use a photo editing program to turn an ordinary photo into a vintage style picture

Tutorial at Literary Spring Designs

"If you take photos with your smartphone camera there are apps that can create a vintage style, but there are few customization options and picture size is relatively small. The method shown can be used with photo editing programs that include blend layers. The method works regardless for any size, but the texture should be the same size or larger than the design photo".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a 1950's Inspired Dress

One size, adjustable dress features contrasting fabrics and patch pockets

Tutorial at Made With Hugs and Kisses Blog

"I had the idea to make a few tweaks and turn it into a dress – perfect for the impending summer which I know is just around the corner.  I knew I would have to make the dress from scratch, pattern and all, and what use is making a pattern and not being able to share it with people? Hence resulting in a busy month or so of drafting and redrafting, digitizing and photographing ... So today is the day that I can finally release it as a FREE PDF download for you to print off and use for yourself".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Stencil a Gold Leaf Vintage Plate

Use a permanent marker or gold paint if you prefer

Tutorial at The Sweet Escape Blog

"I’m a sucker for vintage houseware, it’s a bit of a problem. I can’t pass up a beautifully designed colourful vintage plate, especially when they’re just orphans laying all by themselves in the thrift shop. So I have this small collection that’s hanging around and I thought it would be the perfect background for a gold monogram. Hey, when you do three monogram plates it becomes a word, like EAT".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Vintage Photo Holder

Make Photo Holders Using Vintage Items

Tutorial at Hearts & Sharts Blog

"When I came across my Grandmother’s old spools of thread in my Mom’s crafting room, they charmed me instantly and I knew they were “keepers”.  Mom passed away five months before our wedding and we had already been planning a vintage style, DIY shindig, but Mom’s passing put a lot of things in perspective and really inspired me to create a wedding that was very personal and full of love.  I wanted each and every person there to feel the love. Like, before they hit the whiskey bar.  Adding vintage pics of family seemed like the perfect touch, but  I couldn’t just scatter them all over the tables – BOOM – idea:  photo holders made from my Granny’s old thread spools".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Paper Flower Embellishment

Decorate packages and cards with recycled paper

Tutorial at Pink Flamingo Handcrafting Blog

"Finding ways to use old papers is something I always enjoy doing. Playing around with different ideas until I find something that works is a wonderful way to while away a few hours, and hopefully find a new favourite make at the end!  That's how I first made these flower embellishments. I'd been cutting up old books to make greeting cards with but there were still some little details left in the scraps that were too nice to throw away. I took my circle punch and got to work saving the interesting details and then had a try at making something with them".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Get a Vintage Look Using Coffee

Be sure to wear gloves when working with this stain

Tutorial at Puddle Designs Blog

"I have been wanting some vintage looking crates that I could use for photography props.  I looked and looked everywhere online, and I couldn't find anything that was in my price range ($10-$20).  I am a cheapskate, so I HATE spending money.  I wasn't willing to fork over $40 for a crate, just because it said "Coca-Cola" on the side.  So lame!  So, what was a girl like me to do?  Create my own! I found these really cute and simple crates at a couple of local craft stores.  Thanks to coupons, I was able to get them for screaming deals"....Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hankie Envelope

Sweet vintage envelope
 
Envelope Tutorial at Sharlzndollz Blog

"This craft project is wonderfully fast and a really lovely way to show off your favourite vintage hankies (or perhaps embroidered napkins).  The finished envelopes would be a nice way to give a small gift or hang on the Christmas tree for vintage charm".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Vintage Embroidery Pillow

A wonderful way to preserve embroidery made by a loved one

Pillow Tutorial at JaLaRu Blog

"It's a lot of fun trying to find the right pieces for these pillows. The lady I'm consigning with suggested custom made pillows. Maybe pieces you have from loved ones that have passed (I did this with my sister's pieces for my niece and nephew).  First I lay out the main piece in the middle on a white piece of fabric (I used 14 x 14 white sheet), then start building around it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Display Vintage Crochet

The space in the center is reserved for pictures

Vintage Crochet Tutorial at Aaaandreaaaa's Creative Memories Blog

" I was given vintage crochet bits from a family friend.  My friend's ancestors crocheted all the bits, and we both agreed they were too precious to toss out.  If you fall into the category of being creative, then you know your friends will think of you and send lovely things your way.   Especially when, there is too much of a sentimental family attachment to these items and your friends don't know what to do with all this beautiful work.  The trash can is JUST not a place for such items.  My project has evolved from pasting these bits onto a canvas to an even better option".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an E-Reader Cover from Recycled Doily

Using vintage doilies makes this extra special

E Reader Case Tutorial at Sharlzndollz Blog

"This craft pattern is to make an e-reader cover out of a partly completed doyley which is often the state of these lovely vintage pieces in the op-shops. The linen is usually wonderful, the stitchery very nice and neat, and this project utilises a project someone else didn't finish. This one is partliculary nice as it was very age marked which really appeals to me".... Read more