Friday, February 20, 2009

Bean Frames

I know it sounds very preschool-y ... but aren't they pretty? Check out the complete tutorial at Martha Stewart.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Pencil Covers

How cute are these pencils? Check out the complete tutorial at Marie Claire Ideas Blog. (It's in French ... but all you have to do is click on the image ... print ... coat the pencil in craft glue ... wrap the paper around it (and let it dry completely before use).

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Pierced Scalloped Edge Cards

Create your own cards with a sweet pierced scalloped edge. Check out the complete tutorial at Evie S. - Things of Beauty.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Ruffle Cardigan from a Recycled T-Shirt

Recycle your old t-shirts into a ruffly cardigan. Check out the complete tutorial at CraftStylish.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Shirt Necklines

Need some ideas on how to finish the neckline on some knit t-shirts? Here are some ideas for you.
...
Sew your own professional looking bound neckline on t-shirts. Check out the complete tutorial at She's Sew Slye ... or at Sewing Squared (simple and fast!)
...Elasticized neckline, they show how to do it using a blindstitch, but useful without using a blindstitch. Check out the complete tutorial at the Sewing Divas.
...Make a gathered neckline. Check out the complete tutorial at Sew-4-Fun.
...Classic T-Shirt Neckband. Check out the complete tutorial at CraftStylish.
...A variation of the classic neckline. Check out the complete tutorial at the Sewing Divas.
...i LOVE LOVE LOVE this effect on a simple t-shirt, a twisted neckline. Check out the complete tutorial at Sigrid ... and at Assorted Notions (same look, different steps to get there)
...

Or do a gathered trim neckline. Check out the complete tutorial at the Rusty Bobbin.

...

How to use scraps of knit fabric to make origami squares at CraftStylish, Part 1 and Part 2.

...

Bring your shirt to a new level by adding cascading ruffles down the front, by CraftStylish.

...

Restyle a shirt using pin-tucks. Check out the complete tutorial at CraftStylish.
...
Classic Rib-knit Band at BurdaStyle.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

make REAL oilcloth

make you own REAL oilcloth ... with whatever pattern you want ... check out the complete tutorial at curbly.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Printable Valentine Postcard

Printable Valentine Postcard ... your honey is gonna LOVE it. Check it out at Evie S.

Downloadable Valentine Cards

Downloadable valentine cards, for you or your kids from Bunny Cakes. Zebra, pdf available.
Sweethearts, pdf available.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Valentines Busy Book

Valentine busy book to keep your little one's hands busy. Check out the complete tutorial at Lavender Limes.

10 Minute Headband Tutorial

Seriously, it's that easy. Why not make a 10 minute headband to go with your 5 minute skirt? Check out the complete tutorial at Blue Bird Studio.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

5-Minute Skirt and Totally Easy Skirt

Looking for a way to vamp up your wardrobe fast and easy? You could make this skirt in as little as 5 minutes (sewing ... provided you don't count making the pattern ... and you know what you are doing around a sewing machine). Check out the complete tutorial at the Angry Chicken.

Monday, February 2, 2009

How to Use Fold-Over Elastic

Curious as to how to use fold-over elastic? Check out the complete tutorial at CraftStylish.
...