Tutorial - How to Make Dragonfly Earrings

Pictorial tutorial on how to make these beaded earrings

Earring Tutorial at Tania Marinova Blog

"The earrings are inspired by this wonderful moment caught by my sister ... simple brilliance affordable construction may be found as knitting beads for children".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Personalized Labels

"made by me" tags to place on your creations

Tag Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog

"For years I have wanted personalized labels that I could attach to my sewing, knit or crocheted projects. You can buy tags at most craft stores that say something like "Made with love by" and then you write in your name, but I was looking for something more professional. I even considered purchasing printed labels, but it seemed rather expensive.  Recently I discovered an inexpensive way to create my own personalized tags. I made an 18 foot spool of tags for less than $5 and it was pretty simple. Seriously. I don't know why I haven't made these before".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Flower Crown

Fun for a little girl's dress up games

Crown Tutorial at EmmylooBeeDoo Blog

"I want to say first - in case you're like me and prefer not to use glue if possible, and cringe at the prospect of hand-sewing - that this crown is made entirely on your sewing machine. NO GLUING.  NO HAND-SEWING, HOORAY".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Pincushion with a Jar Lid

Bonus ~ fill the jar with sewing goodies (ie buttons)

Pin Cushion Tutorial at Muse of the Morning Blog

"I am so in love with these pincushions! They are very simple- I like to cut out a bunch of the circles and strips at one time and put them together and then do the embroidery part while watching Sabine play in the park. They are really a lot of fun. And coordinating the embroidery to the fabric is fun too.  Of course, its lovely to recycle the lid and you can also do this with a 2 liter bottle- or really any size bottle cap. Just measure the top part out accordingly- the diameter of the circle should be about 3 times the diameter of the bottle cap. For 2 liter bottles, you can also use wool felt for the top part too".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Coffee Brewing Bag

Make a frugal individual cup of coffee

Brewing Bag Tutorial at Make the Best of Everything Blog

"I love waking up about 45 minutes before I know my son wakes up, I like to go downstairs where it is quiet and drink a small cup of coffee before the chaos of my day starts.  I also tend to love coffee in the afternoon.  When I am trying to survive a crazy day I often warm up another 1/2 cup of coffee to refocus on everything I need to do.  ( On a REALLY crazy day, I might end up in the Starbucks drive through)  Most of my immediate family and my husband’s immediate family shares my love ( need) for coffee.  But I have several good friends that don’t drink coffee at ALL.  AT ALL!  These people don’t even own a coffee pot!  A DIY Coffee Brewing Bag is a great thing to bring with you to places that might not have coffee. And they are easy to make".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Shorten Sleeves with a Cuff

This alteration is not as complicated as you might think

Cuff Tutorial at Threading My Way Blog

"I was lucky enough to be given a man's slim fit, cotton Calibre shirt in a small size. Although it's been well worn, the only signs of slight wear are across the shoulders. I want to keep it as a shirt, mainly to be worn in Summer to protect me from the sun, but also maybe to dress it up and wear under a blazer. As it's to be worn in Summer, I want the shirt to be loose fitting. It's a little wide across the shoulders, but I can live with that. I'm hoping that shortening the sleeves is the only alteration I need to make. Cuffed sleeves have an opening that extends past the cuff. To be able to shorten the sleeves and still have a cuff, the amount of fabric you cut off has to be less than the opening, so that there will still be an opening after the cuff is reattached. Without the opening, it may be too tight to go over the hand. You could, of course, redo the opening entirely, but I haven't covered that today. Here's how I shortened the sleeves".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Mason Jar Lanterns

Easy to do, and have a big impact

Lantern Tutorial at Suburble Blog

"The world (well, the Pinterest World) has re-discovered mason jars. Once used mostly for canning (and the occasional desperate drink of water when every other glass in the cupboard was dirty), mason jars are now the craft item du jour. And when I see a party happening, I invite myself to that party. Hello Mason Jar fiesta – may I join you".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Snack Mix for Game Night

A fun recipe for a party or family game night

Snack Mix Tutorial at Make the Best of Everything Blog

"Have you ever played bunco?  I remember as a child my mom trying to explain to me the rules of bunco.  She used to ” sub” in a neighborhood bunco group.  When I moved to Southeast Iowa, I joined a bunco group and was so happy I did!  Joining a bunco group is such a great way to meet new friends!  If you have ever played bunco, then you know that it is a dice game! This month was my turn to host bunco.  I have brainstormed something ” Dice-like” to make for a few months.  You know me, If I have the opportunity to make some ” crafty food” I totally will"..... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Flower Embellishment

Add to handbags, totes, table runners, or head bands

Flower Embellishment Tutorial at Pieced Brain Blog

"Here is a quick way to add dimension to wall hangings, table runners, bags, and other quilting projects: make a flower using two contrasting 5" squares.  I whipped this one up yesterday in about 15 minutes. Not bad for when you are pressed for time and need a final touch on a gift! Here is what you will need".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Make a Kraft Card from a Cereal Box

Handmade Harbour provided the stamps for this tutorial exchange

Kraft Card Tutorial at Crafty Lawyer Blog

"I  love the look I've been seeing with Kraft cardstock and wanted to use that on this card, but since I didn't have any Kraft cardstock and I love upcycling, I used a cereal box instead! A cereal box makes fabulous thick Kraft cardstock.  Plus my kids eat an embarrassing amount of cereal".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Knit Dress with Painted Butterflies

A line knit dress with a great fit and easy to sew pattern

Knit DressTutorial at Blooms And Bugs Blog

"Freezer paper stenciling was a technique I wanted to try for a long time. Little one's obsession with butterflies gave me the perfect opportunity to do it. I am totally in love with this dress, often what I envision in the beginning of a project is somewhat different from what I end up making, but this dress turned out just what I thought. Do you have a little girl who would like a pocket full of butterflies? Well then, read on".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Reusable Snack Sack

Ribbon loop drawstring makes it easy to open and close

Snack Sack Tutorial at Sew Can Do Blog

"Today I'm excited to share how to make my Ultimate Reusable Snack Bags.  They have a design that works great for adults and kids, AND are made from fabric tested & deemed food safe.  Not only are they great for dry snacks like crackers, cookies and cereal"....Read more

Tutorial - How to Knit a Floral Headband

Knit flower can also be made into a hair clip

Hair AccessoriesTutorial at Nantucket Knitter Blog

"Some light, airy knitting for those hot August days! What better to make for August then a sweet flower headband or hairclip? I like to use cotton or acrylic so they can be thrown into the wash, but feel free to use whatever worsted weight you like. My daughter's headband is knit in Dishie by KnitPicks and the flowers are Red Heart Super Saver. My hairclip is knit in Dishie.  The flower on my clip is a small one. Magdalena's headband is knit in the thick size with a small and large flower".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Headband from a T-Shirt

Options: choose patterned T-shirt, or paint your own design

HeadbandTutorial at Maiden Jane Blog

"I love my shorter hair style, but there are times that I wish I could still pull it back in a ponytail: when I am working at the cutting table, when I am sailing or on a windy beach, and when I am running. I have borrowed the girls' headbands but they usually slip up my big head. (I must have a lot of brains up there.) Or the headbands are so tight that I get a headache after wearing it for a few minutes. To solve this problem, I designed a headband out of T Shirt scraps. The headband is nice and wide - perfect for running, but can be stylish, too! Make multiples so that you can throw it in the wash with the rest of your sweaty running clothes. Don't sew? Keep reading because I have a simple, no-sew version that will take you two minutes to make".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Backpack from Jeans

Leave plain, or decorate as desired

Backpack Tutorial at I Wear a Bow Blog

"I wanted to do this project for a long time ago, but never be brave enough to do it. I'm afraid to cut my jeans, even though I know this jeans will never be worn again. But I will never know the result if I never try it. So, I finally did it. Let me show you what I did with this old jeans and make a backpack".... Read more