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.