Thursday, March 25, 2010

Taking in Jeans at the Side Seams

Of course you could do this on pants that aren't denim ... Check out the complete tutorial at Freshly Picked.

pattern weights

i LOVE pattern weights instead of using pins while cutting. I have some that i purchased and I just made a bunch (3"x3" serged around the edges and filled with 50 pennies) ... but these are SO much cuter. i might need to go make more and give the pennies to aidan's piggy bank! check out the complete tutorial at Faye's Sewing Adventure.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

tissue case

Carry those travel tissues in style. Check out the complete tutorial at Very Purple Person.

Adding Pockets to Skirts and Dresses

Do you have a skirt or a dress that would just be a million times better if it had side seam pockets? You can add them ... Check out the complete tutorial at The Owls are Not What They Seem.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Leather Chain Necklace

Check out the complete tutorial at Cucumbersome.

Wallet and Mini-Wallet

Need a new wallet?! Check out these complete tutorials at Very Purple Person ... either the Wallet or the Mini-Wallet.

Monday, March 22, 2010

ruffly headband

I'm in LOVE with headbands lately, and I'm totally crushing on this ruffly one. Check out the complete tutorial at Heart of Light.

Easy Full Skirt

EASY EASY EASY! Check out the complete tutorial at Very Purple Person.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

How to Hem Your Jeans

Hem your jeans while keeping the original hem in tact -- meaning that they don't look like you've had to alter them. Check out the complete tutorial at Sutton Grace, Dacia Ray, and Barefoot in the Kitchen, mmmCrafts (turns trousers into shorts), mmmCrafts also shows how to turn bootcut jeans into skinny jeans, perfect to slip into those knee high boots!!

Oil Cloth Coin Purse

CUTE! Plus tips on sewing with oil cloth (put some painters tape on the bottom of the presser foot ... GENIUS!) Check out the complete tutorial at Freshly Picked.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

lined zippered pouch

LOVE this lined zipper pouch tutorial, plus it shows how to cover the ends of the zippers -- BONUS!! Check out the complete tutorial at flossie teacakes.

Baby Tights

So can these get any cuter?! Check out the complete tutorial at Made by Rae, and the pattern for size 3-6 months can be found HERE with directions on how to modify it for 6-12 months.

Friday, March 19, 2010

ikat tutorials

Soft Toys:

Humpty Dumpty

How to Make a 2D Character Softie

Clothes for a Softie

More Softies



Dresses:

Raglan Sleeve Dress (45 minute Nightgown)

Adding an Armhole to a Shirred Dress

Shirred Spaghetti Strap Dress



Skirts:

Tiered Skirt

Classic Gathered Skirt

Gathered Panel Skirt

Fitted Panel Skirt

Circular Skirt

Wrap Skirt

Skirts - Cheat Sheet

Skorts - and also Shorts



Dress-Up Box:

Ribbon Rings

Dance Skirts

Magician's Top Hat

Princess Hat, Tiara, and Crowns

Masks

Wands

Ballet Slippers

Nurse Hat



Play Food and other Objects:

Cake or in Cardboard

How to Make Plants

Peapods

Strawberries

Dirt Foam & Flowers

Fleece Lollipops

Pantyhose Potatoes

Foam Food (with links to felt food sites)

Donut Shop On-The-Go



Felt Board, Alphabet and more Felt Board Ideas



Magnetic Paper Dolls plus MORE



Kids' Oven Mitts

Adjustable Chef's Hat

Elasticized Apron (for kids)



Puppet Theater

Foam Sofa



Fabric Labels

Amazing Neck Saver

Origami: Fortune Teller/Cootie Catcher

How to Make a Camera Strap

Bun Maker

Freezer Paper Stenciling

Cardboard Ships

Not a tutorial, but I want! Post Office/Mail Box



Reversible Tote



Not a tutorial, but hillarious nonetheless!!

How to Buy Fabric with Small Children (inspired by How to Buy Fabric by Dress A Day)



Drafting and Slopers and Responses to Sloper Questions

Pacifier Clips



Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it or at Vanilla Joy.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Oilcloth Chair Covers

Oilcloth is waterproof and therefore easy to wipe up. Check out the complete tutorial at MADE.

Paper and Vinyl Wallets

I have ALWAYS adored the wallets at Dear Sukie (probably because they remind me of the wallets that I make out of tyvek!) Imagine how surprised I was to see their creator on Martha showing us all how to make them. Check out the tutorial and pdf templates at Martha Stewart (and there is even a video). The template is for her "Long Wallet".

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Fabric Pinwheels

Cute cute cute!! Check out the complete tutorial at Chickpea Studio.

Boppy Cover

Easier than you would think, plus it even has the pattern. Check out the complete tutorial at Vanilla Joy.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Fabric Wall Hangings

another variation in fabric wall art / hangings ... i LOVE the pleated one! check out the complete tutorial at make it and love it.

Iron-on Transfer Pencil

Create your own iron-on transfers from ANY image. Check out the complete tutorial at Stardust Shoes.

Monday, March 15, 2010

child's tool belt

your little guy needs a place to put all of his tools ... check out the complete tutorial at make it and love it.

Split Pea Shamrocks

Cute way to decorate for St. Patrick's Day ... LOTS of possibilities. Check out the complete tutorial at MADE.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Sewing Tip - the Flat-Fell Seam

You can find example of this on the inseam of your jeans. it's super strong and is finished on both sides -- no raw edges! Check out the complete tutorial at Stardust Shoes.

Sewing Tip - the French Seam

I LOVE french seams ... the raw edges of the fabric are encased so there is NO fraying. Check out the complete tutorial at Stardust Shoes.
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Or at Southern Matriarch and she also does a tutorial on Gathered French Seams.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Crib Bumpers

Can't find anything you like in the stores, why not make your own? Check out the complete tutorial at Vanilla Joy, Scribd, J Caroline Creative.

Photo Magnets

My mom has these ALL over her fridge of our family's smiling faces. Check out the complete tutorial at Vanilla Joy.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Sewing Tip - Narrow Hem

A narrow hem is a 1/4 hem. Check out the complete tutorial at Chickpea Studio.

Custom Calender

This can most certainly be done without a cricut, but what a cool idea! Check out the complete tutorial at Vanilla Joy.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Earring Organizer

I had something similar when i was growing up, but it was made with an embroidery hoop and WAY too much ruffled lace and plastic flowers ... I LOVE the idea of it though. Check out the complete tutorial at Vanilla Joy.

Wet Bag

So much prettier than plastic bags! Check out the complete tutorial at Make Baby Stuff.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

gathered curtains with ties

pretty curtains to dress up your windows. check out the complete tutorial at make it and love it.

basic pillow cases

basic pillow cases to dress up your bed. i can guarantee that no one else will have them ... check out the complete tutorial at make it and love it.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

bath toy bag

a project to help you keep all those bath toys together and help them dry when you're done. check out the complete tutorial at make it and love it.

fleece mittens

simple ... but soooooooo cozy! check out the complete tutorial at make it and love it.

Monday, March 8, 2010

pleated ruffle neckline

another cute cute cute tutorial for knit t-shirts!! LOVE it. check out the complete tutorial at make it and love it.

Western Style Flap Pockets

Western style pockets with a faux flap ... how cute are these?! Plus patterns for a 1-2T and 3-4T. Check out the complete tutorial at Made by Rae.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Boy's Sweater Vest (from a Man's Sweater)

Simple sweater vest recycled from a man's (or woman's) sweater. Plus a GREAT tutorial at binding a v-neck! Check out the complete tutorial at MADE.

boy pants

Excellent tutorial on making some pants, she calls them boy pants but they could be made for a girl as well. The pattern is for a 3 year old. Complete instructions for turned up contrasting cuffs, back patch pockets and front slash hip pockets! Check out the complete tutorial and pattern at ikat bag.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

boy belt tutorial

Keep your little one's pants on, complete directions and variations ... check out the complete tutorial at Elsie Marley.

Newsboy Cap

Only available in size 6-8, but oh so cute! Check out the complete tutorial and pdf pattern at Clever Girl.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Flat Front Pants Pockets

Pockets are easier than you think, and fun to do. Check out the complete tutorial at MADE.

Slim Slacks for boys

Refashioned from men's slacks with a pdf pattern for a 2T (slim 3T). Complete with how to use the waistband, back pockets, the front fly and the belt loops. Check out the complete tutorial at This Mama Makes Stuff.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Dressed Up Tea Towels

Tea Towels that will spice up your kitchen. Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it.

Sewing Machine Cover


Keep your machine dust free with this easy sewing machine cover. Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it, or at Sparkle Power.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Fort - Table Cover - Card Table Playhouse

Guaranteed to keep your little one busy for a long time. Check out the complete tutorial at Homemade by Jill. More at Make it and Love it. For more great ideas head on over to Corduroy's Closet, INSIDE and OUTSIDE.

Check out what others have done in the Felt Playhouse Flickr Group.

Homemade by Jill has also added some templates and asnwers some questions on her blog ...


Other felt ideas to get your creative juices flowing ... mail center, felt food.

Homemade by Jill has TONS of links for fruits, veggies, proteins, desserts, plus much more!!

Shannon Makes Stuff -- TONS of patterns and inspiration
Little Helping Hands -- Play Food Cook-a-Long

Cork Board


So much prettier than the ones you can buy. Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Sewing Tip - Hand Sewing


You've got questions, she's got answers. Easy way to tie a knot of the end of your thread and how to whip stitch. Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it.

Fabric Yo-Yo's


I LOVE LOVE LOVE Yo-Yos ... so cute. Now you can add them to everything. Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Baby Legs

Make some baby leg warmers from a pair of knee highs. Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it or again at Homemade by Jill or even at Flickr.

Basket Liner


I'm not a basket person, but I know many people are. Why not make pretty liners for them? Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it.