Archive for the ‘Sewing’ Category

Baby Crinkle Toy Sewing Tutorial

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

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Oh, I love this simple tutorial for a Baby Crinkle Toy! So nice for baby to have a custom toy that also uses up scraps. Perfect to make to match a baby quilt! Added to Baby Crafts and Sewing

Tag Wallet Tutorial

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

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Talk about creative recycling! This Tag Wallet Tutorial is just amazing.  Awesome accessory for the fashion-conscious and thrifty souls! Added to Sewing and Recycled Crafts

Baby Soother /Pacifier Clip Tutorial

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

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Here’s a quickie cutie gift. Most moms could use a few pacifier clips. Perfect for a quick hello or on top of a gift for a new mom! Added to Sewing and Baby Crafts

Handmade Monday and Card Table Playhouses Round-up!

Monday, January 25th, 2010

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Craft Trend Alert! Have you seen those adorable card-table playhouses? Made of fabric and full of charming details, I wish I had one of these growing up!

Here’s a selection from an Etsy seller:

Click on the photos to see these amazing playhouses!

But, if you’d like to try this for your kids, read on. I’ve found several tutorials, handy hints and inspiration playhouses -

jill-felt-playhouse

Made of felt and with a doggy door, apples to pick and more.

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Card-table playhouses don’t have to be cute cottages…

racetrack_playhouse
Another one for the boys, and no sewing required!

underthesea-playhouse
And a playhouse doesn’t have to be a house…

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Great directions on this cutie!

princess-fort
Fit for a princess and her dolls…

Aren’t you inspired? Me, too! I’ll add these beauties to a new section on the Sewing page!

Christmas Wednesday – Tiny Totes Tutorial

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

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tiny-totes

While this is a spectacularly practical and cute Christmas project, bookmark it for any type of gift0giving. These tiny totes are simple to make and a great tutorial on making box corners on bags. Added to Christmas Crafts and Sewing

Crab-Bags & Other Bean Beings Free Sewing Patterns

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

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Download a free e-book with six sewing patterns for cute bean-bag animals. Easy to sew and fun gifts for kids, too. Added to Sewing

Tab-Top Kitchen Towels Sewing Tutorial

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

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Here’s a great detailed tutorial to make useful kitchen towels to hang on the oven door. This was on my to-do list for my kitchen so I’m excited to see these detailed dish towel directions. Great for beginners and nice for a hostess gift. Added to Sewing Patterns

Rocket Man Soft Toy Pattern

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

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Perfect for gift-giving to the little guys on your list! The Rocket Man Soft Toy Pattern is machine and hand-sewn. I liked the idea in the comments to use quilting template plastic inside the fins to make the toy washable. Added to Sewing Patterns

Sew a Holiday Bunting Decoration

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

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Superb Tutorial on How to Sew a Bunting. Following these step-by-step directions with photos, you can sew a bunting of any size with any fabrics that you have. I’m so inspired! I’ll certainly be browsing my Christmas fabric stash with a new eye… Oh, and this would great as reusable birthday decorations! Added to Sewing Patterns

Leisure Arts Patterns Library Now Online

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

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Searching for an out-of-print pattern? Good news -the Leisure Arts Patterns Library is now online.  Each pattern costs a few dollars and can be downloaded instantly. The selection is huge for all types of crafts – Crochet, Knitting, Needlework, Sewing, Plastic Canvas and more. The patterns are pdf files and sized to print on letter-size paper.  I know many people will love their plasic canvas dollhouse furniture. It’s adorable. The baby crochet sets are also very nice. This is a great resource for crafters, so happy browsing!