Tutorial - How to Get Paper Ready to Make Signatures for a Handbound Book

So interesting! I've wondered how book makers get those pages so darn perfect.

Get Paper Ready to Make Signatures for a Handbound Book Tutorial at So Anyway
"The first step in making a hand bound book (outside of getting text together and breaking it up into page sized bits) is getting your signatures (or in my case; a signature) ready. A signature is a group of folded pages that make up a booklet which is then sewn together and attached to the hard cover of your book.

Today I'll show you how to find the grain in your sheet of paper so that you can cut your paper to make a signature for a hand bound book..." Read more

Be sure to check out part 2 - How to Score and Fold to Make Signatures

Tutorial - How to Make Quilted Coasters

Cozy quilted coasters for your home or to give as gifts

CoasterTutorial at My Garden of Loves Blog

"I can't get enough of playing with Half Square Triangles!!  If you look at the pink coaster, err.. hmm.. yes but not too closely please.. thank you.. you will notice that i have quilt using a darning foot! yes.. i finally bought one.. BUT, that might be my first and last attempt at using it, because it broke one of my needle! arghh! so i quilt the turquoise coaster using presser foot instead. anyway, i am trying to sign up for a free motion quilting class at my local quilt shop before my next attempt, BUT, they need to have a certain number of participants before they will start the class, and currently there is only me.. so, guess i will stick to lines quilting for awhile.. Anyway today, i'm going to share a fun and super easy tutorial for a coaster!  They make such great gifts for house warming and as festive gifts and so so easy to whip up".... Read more

Tutorial - Cross My Heart Dress Pattern

Design has a modest V-neckline, and hangs  loose from the bust to emphasize the smaller waist

Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"You know sometimes how you look about and everyone seems to be wearing the same thing, the same styles, the same colors?  That’s especially true on a small island where there are only a few places you can buy clothes anyway, so its no wonder everyone has the same pieces.  So I set out to make myself a dress.  Something I could wear to dinner, or if I had to go somewhere smart, or heaven-forbid, ever get a job".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Advent Calendar Using Recycled Materials

There's nothing like a handmade Advent Calendar! Love this one!

Advent Calendar Using Recycled Materials Tutorial at So Anyway
"As I mentioned in my last post, I've been toying with the idea of getting an advent calendar that can be used and re-used for years to come. There are any number of beautiful premade ones on the market, but I like to go the extra mile... (read: I like to do all the extra work. Well actually, I look at an idea and the the amount of work involved doesn't quite click in the head until I'm knee deep in the middle of it). In this case it was so worth the effort and I'm very happy I took on the project..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Quick Tutu

This cute tutu is made using a simple knotting technique

Quick Tutu Tutorial at MahliMoo, Me and Three Blog

"I have been meaning to post this for ages. I finally took pictures of one of the tutus I made before Christmas. It has taken me about a month to actually write this! So anyway, How to make a Knotty Tutu: You will need: No-roll elastic (measure your child's waist to get the correct measurement)Tulle - In this instance I used some rolls of Tulle so there was no need to cut strips, but if you can't find tulle on rolls, simply buy it by the meter and cut into strips".... Read more

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Tutorial - How to Tell the Story of Cinderella with a Flower

This is amazingly beautiful! Children will be fascinated!

Tell the Story of Cinderella with a Flower Tutorial at So Anyway
"Growing up we moved a lot, wherever we ended up living my Mom always planted a bleeding heart in the front garden. My Mom taught me this when I was a little girl and then promptly regretted it when I denuded all her bleeding heart blossoms to do it myself. So here we go How to tell the story of Cinderella with a flower..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Pineapple Soft Serve

A healthy and wonderful soft serve dessert

Tutorial at Make the Best of Everything Blog

"I have been a little obsessed with blending frozen fruit, especially bananas to make healthy ice-cream like desserts.  Last week, when I was visiting my parents in Chicago, I watched my mom make ” Banana Swirl” for my son.  She then added other frozen fruits and made several different flavors and froze the frozen treats for later.  She added Strawberries, Peaches, Mangos and Pineapple…….Pineapple?  Yum! Last year- when I went to Orlando with two of my closest girlfriends to celebrate our 30th birthdays We spent a day ” Eating around the world” at Epcot.  I finished the day with Disney’s famous Pineapple Dole Soft Serve…..So anyway, the wheels in my head a-got- to- turning".... 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 Double Layer Skirt

Look how sweet she is in that fabulous skirt!

Double Layer Skirt Tutorial at Everyday Chaos
"Wow was it ever nice today. Mary didn't actually wear this today but it was definitely skirt weather. The perfect time to whip up a few new skirts for the cute little girls crawling out of the wood work in your home. Okay so not everyone has a substantial girl population at their house like I do but this skirt is really easy to make and doesn't take very long so it would make a great gift as well. The best part about this pattern is it goes off of 2 body measurements so you can make it any size from preemie to adult. If you're the kind of adult that likes to wear girly looking little skirts anyway..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Embellish Collage Sheets with Hand Stitching

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Tmcphoto made this beautiful piece of art using a collage sheet from MagpieMine.

Embellish a Collage using Handstitiching Tutorial on So Anyway
"For the most part, I use original paintings for my mixed media projects, embellishing with hand stitching and beads to make my simple subjects pop. When I saw Maggie's entry for the tutorial exchange I was immediately excited by the possibilities..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Lamp

Make a one of a kind lamp

Decorated Lamp Tutorial at Creative Chaos Blog

"This is my favorite project so far.  In fact, I got so excited while I was doing it that I forgot to take pictures of all the steps.  I will do my best to explain how to do it anyway.  I started off by putting some wood in a vice grip, to have something to put the enamel bowls over while drilling holes.  It wasn't pretty but it did the job".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Refashion a Too Short Tee

Make an infinity scarf with the leftovers

Tee-Shirt Refashion Tutorial at Crafty Staci Blog

"I had two long-sleeved t-shirts in my closet that I hated because they were both too short.  I have a long torso, and like my shirts long besides, so it’s a constant problem for me.  The thing is, I kept forgetting that I hated these shirts so I’d pull one of them out, put it on, remember the problem, and decide to just wear it anyway.  I thought I’d grab them from the clean laundry and not stick them back in the closet.  As you can imagine, I’d forget (again!) and hang them right back up. I broke the cycle!  I have hooks on the back of my sewing room door where the future project clothes hang, and I finally managed to move them there.  Sometimes things live there for a long time, but I just kept looking at those two shirts thinking they might work if they were combined into one".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Key Chain

Make these for quick and easy gifts

Key Chain Tutorial at Sew Happy Quilting Blog

"These are very simple to make, it took me longer to put the tutorial together then it did to make the five key chains in this tutorial. I took lots of pics, but these are easy to make and anyone can do it. The monogram is optional. You can embellish these anyway you like and you might even choose to fussy cut certain fabrics. I made 70 of these monogrammed and used snaps for closures but wasn't happy with the snap. So, I started all over and made them 70 more with Velcro. I'm happy with the Velcro so that's what we'll go with here. But If you are better at setting snaps then I was you can give that a go. Just do what works best for you. You also have option for what to use for the piece that holds the ring".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Dye Leather Gloves

Dye and condition old gloves to make them like new

Tutorial at Makery Blog

"Today I thought I'd share another little experiment with Rit dye. Whilst my stockpot was simmering away I began pondering what else I could use all that lovely rich dye liquor for. I like to get value for money! (BTW, did you know you can bottle unused Rit dye liquid once it's cooled and reuse it months later! Apparently so...result, huh?)  Anyway, I decided on a whim to randomly chuck this pair of leather gloves into the mixture...and what do you know? It worked! They didn't crisp up when they dried and the result is relatively even...so I guess...you CAN dye leather with Rit dye".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Stencil a Gift Box

You'll need a stencil, foam brush, and paint

Tutorial at Creative Khadija Blog

"My family and friends are always expecting something arty/crafty from me & this is kind of a hard Task always! Well I handle anyway..haha. Gift Packing and gift box designing is a really important thing when you are gifting, a person who is going to open the box will be definitely first reviewing the packing. So its necessary to work on the gift pack/wrap before giving it away! a ready-made packing with printed paper sheet wraps is also good but will may be not that impressive as something compared to any hand designed packing! making some hand designed gift wraps are not difficult, just a few time is needed with a little bit of creativity..So this is what I did before gifting some goodies to one of my friend".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an "All About You" Book

This is such a fabulous idea! Most kids don't need another toy. This is so much more special anyway!

Birthday Presents Tutorial at StudioJewel
"My youngest was invited to her BFF's party and we wanted to do something different. So we made her friend an ALL ABOUT YOU book. Truly...it was AWESOME, and extremely appreciated..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Remake a Dress into a Top and Skirt

Waste not, want not - two pieces from one dress
Tutorial at What's Mummy Up To Blog

"One of my favourite designs was this heart-back dress, the Sweetheart Dress.  I love Shannon's designs!  Anyway, Hannah has love, love loved this dress, and if given the chance to choose her clothes for the day, she often reaches straight for her "heart dress".  Bethany on the other hand, well other than this photo-shoot day for the blog post back in October, she hasn't gone near this dress.  She wears tons of the clothes that I've made for her, so I was pretty sure it wasn't an anti-homemade-clothes thing, and I thought she liked the fabric, seeing as she chose it and all.  Anyway, after a bit of prodding one morning when choosing an outfit to wear, she eventually owned up to the fact that she doesn't like this dress because it's not twirly enough.  Of course, it's all about the twirl-factor when you're nearly 6 isn't it!  Dah, Mummy! My heart sunk initially 'cause I love this dress, and in my mind I was already putting it away for about 3 years until Hannah can fit into it, but then I was struck with an idea … A TOP doesn't need to be twirly does it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Ribbon Pencil Case

Fun with Ribbon!

Tutorial How to Make a Ribbon Pencil Case at Sweet Floweret
"So I don't know about you, but I'm always digging around my purse for a pen.  After looking at the ribbon I thought that I could make myself a fun little pen holder so that it's easier to find a pen and if I had a special case for it, maybe it wouldn't ever leave my bag?  We'll see about that.  Anyway!
Here's how to make your very own.".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Girl's Sun Dress

Sew a ruffly lettuce hem and cross over bodice on this pretty dress

Sun Dress Tutorial at Sewing the Littleheart Collection Blog

"Well, it has definitely been a while, lots has been going on, and I just needed to take a little time-out from writing tutorials (not sewing). But I did get a lot done over the last month, and the weather is finally warm (even hot!), so we are getting a lot of use out of what I have made. Littleheart is definitely in a dress/skirt ONLY phase (which means all of he pretty shorts are just put away in the closet). I try to keep up with her phases, not easy, since they change so fast. But I have made her a few new sundresses (luckily some of the ones from last year still fit) and have a few ideas for some more.  Anyway, this crossover ruffle sundress was inspired by a dress I saw online (I really don't remember where). Want to make one? Read on".... Read more