Tuesday, August 23, 2011

How to Install Bathing Suit Bra Cups

Get a custom fit by making a bra insert for your bathing suit with this article. Check out the complete tutorial at CraftStylish.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Swimsuits, Swimwear, Swim

It must be getting closer to summer (let's hope!) I have swimming on the brain!!!

Swimsuits on No Big Dill.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

New Improved Seam Roll

A seam roll that WONT flatten over time. Check out the complete tutorial at Threads.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Tidy Twist Top

LOVE this shirt ... found a great tutorial and I thought I would share it with you. Check a tutorial at Welcome to the Good Life, she used these videos: drafting the pattern and constructing the twist top

P.S. ... if you need a basic knit top pattern, check out BurdaStyle's Lydia ... it's only $1. (I use my own pattern, but I know not everyone is as crazy as me ;p) I hate that it has a faced neckline, but that can easily be changed by using any of these other tutorials that I posted on Craftivision

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Swirled Bias Sleeve

pretty!!! check out the complete tutorial at Threads.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Fabric Flowers ... lots and lots of tutorials (55 links)


Monday, April 18, 2011

Pioneer Bonnets (and a Paper Pilgrim Bonnet)

I've been helping some young women in my area make some pioneer clothing ... I was looking for FREE Pionneer Bonnet sewing patterns and figured I would share the links ...


and I found this super simple Pilgrim Bonnet made from paper ... easy: paper and staples!

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Fashion Design Croquis, Templates


I just found the BEST site for free design croquis. Lots of different body types, including children, babies, boys, men and of course women. Check out Designer Nexus for a variety of croquis. You're welcome! (I'm bummed ... I just bought some croqui templates!!)

Croquis are templates used for fashion design and fashion illustration. (They also have a whole section of just flats!!) Love this website.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Fabric Covered Letters

How cute are these? She made them for her kid's door, but I think you could whip up some for holidays, "Noel" "Love" "Thanks" "boo"... you get the picture. Check out the complete tutorial at mmmCrafts.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Stuffed Monkey

How cute is this softie?! Check out Sew, What's New? for the pattern, original Molly Monkey pattern can be found at Mmm, Crafts.

Saturday, March 26, 2011

DIY Bias Tape

Turn your own strips of fabric into double-fold bias tape. All you need is an ironing board, a hot iron, a measuring tape or ruler and a long needle. Check out the complete tutoral at Creative Little Daisy. or more on using bias tape at Pickup Some Creativity.

Friday, March 25, 2011

Spin Around Dress

FREE dress pattern available in a 2T. Check out the complete pattern and tutorial at Making it Little by Little. She also has the complete pattern and tutorial to ADD SLEEVES for wovens and knits!

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Solar Dress with Free pattern

Classic a-line shape, with elastic back and adjustable straps. Check out the complete tutorial and pattern at IndieTutes.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Tiered Skirt, aka the Twirl Skirt

SO much easier than it looks. Check out the complete tutorial at IndieTutes.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Cloth Diapers and Training Pants - links & patterns

DittoDaddy 1 -- underwear/trainers, not waterproof (12m - 4T -- knit fabric & foe)
Ditto Daddy 2 -- S, M, L -- underwear/trainers, not waterproof

Katrina's Sew Quick Soaker Pattern - (fleece/wool ... nb - XXXL)

DIYEC -- newborn -XL (wool/fleece training pants)
DIYEC - waterproof training pants (sm - XXL)
DIYEC - non-waterproof trainers (sm - XXL)
DIYEC - 3 seam split crotch pants (sm - XL)
DIYEC - easy up/down pants (sm - XL)
DIYEC - shirt bib (covers chest AND sleeves)
DIYEC - wet bags

Easter Bunz -- training pants (2t/3t side snaps & foe)

free diaper and training patterns
WAHM Mall -- free diapers and trainers patterns
This Mom Sews, PartTimeEC -- training pants links
Very Baby -- lots of tutorials

Patterns for Purchase

Monday, March 21, 2011

Sweet Pea Pilot Cap

Pattern is sized for 0-24months. Check out the complete tutorial and downloadable pattern at Sew Liberated.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

The Fishing Hole

How cute is this game?! Check out the complete tutorial at Leafy Treetop Spot.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Engineer Cap

Available in 2 sizes, medium (18-20") and large (21-23"). Check out the complete tutorial at Aesthetic Nest.

Friday, March 18, 2011

City Cowl

Easy cowl. Check out the complete tutorial at Aesthetic Nest.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Crochet: Best Little Girl Cloche (and baby)

This actually makes me want to learn to crochet. Check out the complete tutorial and pattern at Aesthetic Nest, also available in baby size.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Crochet: Picot and Lace Baby Cloche

This actually makes me want to learn to crochet. Check out the complete tutorial and pattern at Aesthetic Nest.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Heirloom Cut Chenille Baby Blanket

Beautiful. Checkout the complete tutorial at Aesthetic Nest.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Square Satin Luxe Blanket

Is there anything better than a minky and satin blanket? Check out the complete tutorial at Aesthetic Nest, this one is ruffle free making it perfect for boys! She also has another tutorial with ruffles for those sweet girls.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Mix, Match and Modify

How to modify pants patterns using tabs, tucks, and shirring. Check out the complete tutorial at Piccoli Piselli.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Knit Cuff Pattern and Tutorial

How to sew a knit cuff ... Check out the complete tutorial at Piccoli Piselli.

Friday, March 11, 2011

The Pea Pod, Hip Carrier

Baby carrier designed to be worn on the hip. Check out the complete tutorial and downloadable pattern at Sew Mama, Sew.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Handy Harness

Handy Harness, useful for shopping carts, restaurant high chairs or regular chairs, or even as a leash. Check out the complete tutorial with downloadable pattern at Piccoli Piselli.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Snow Pixie Hat

This hat is quick to whip up. Check out the complete tutorial at Sew Liberated.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Bleach Stencil Reverse Applique

Check out the complete tutorial at Piccoli Piselli.

Monday, March 7, 2011

Kid Pants, Lined Kid Pants


Lined Kids Pants, with a downloadable pattern for a size 2-3T. Check out the complete tutorial at MADE.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Kid Pants, Flat Front Pants

Flat Front Pants, with a downloadable pattern for a size 2-3T. Check out the complete tutorial at MADE.

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Kid Pants, the Basic Pants

Basic Pants, with a downloadable pattern for a size 2-3T. Check out the complete tutorial at MADE.

Friday, March 4, 2011

2 Tiered Skirt

How cute is this? Complete tutorial at MADE.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Little Kid Coats

3 different styles are shown, and she gives you pictures on how to draft the pattern. Check out the complete tutorial at Liliash.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Billiard Tee

How cute is this ... there is never enough sewing projects for boys -- it always seems like they are geared to girls! Check out the complete tutorial at Made by Rae.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Felt Egg Design Book

A different twist on the traditional "Quiet Book" ... so much more creative. I LOVE it. Check out the complete tutorial at Chez Beeper Babe.