Sew It Yourself: Cozy Chenille Scarf Tutorial
Courtesy of OLFA® There’s nothing like a warm scarf around your neck to take the chill out of the air, or to accessorize with the perfect outfit. You can stitch up your own unique chenille scarf in...
View ArticleSew It Yourself: Runway-Inspired Tape Measure Dress
This month I’m so excited to share with you one of the most haute couture inspired Halloween getups you will ever find this season and it’s so perfect because I’m a sewing and fashion junkie. Moschino...
View ArticleSew It Yourself: Autumn Dresden Placemats
Materials: for 4 placemats EZ Quilting® Easy Dresden Quilt Ruler 4 Packages Wrights® Bias Tape Wide Single Fold in a coordinating color 1 Packages Wrights® Bias Tape Maxi Piping in coordinating...
View ArticleNo-Sew Halloween Banner Tutorial
Put a little fun in your Halloween decor with a felt banner that can spell out any spooky message! Supplies: –Amplify Serrated Shears –Fabric scraps –Black and white felt –Stick-N-Washaway by Pellon...
View ArticleNo-Sew Kids’ Superhero Bookcase Makeover
Whether it’s action figures, collectibles, comic books or movies – there’s no better way to safely store all your materials. This is a no-sew project for anyone! Supplies Marvel Packed...
View ArticleSew It Yourself: Little Pumpkin Baby Bib
One toothless grin meets another with this adorable and easy-to-make jack-o’-lantern baby bib perfect for any little pumpkin’s first Halloween! Start by creating the pumpkin with some orange fabric and...
View ArticleSew It Yourself: Multi-Compartment Halloween Treat Bags
Almost all kids have those favorite Halloween candies that make their eyes light up. These sturdy, reusable 2-compartment treat bags let kids separate the wheat from the chaff, for easier bingeing on...
View ArticleDIY Tricked-Out Halloween Canvas Tote Bags
Forget the days of carrying your worn out Peanuts pillowcase as a treat bag — you’re a modern mama and your kiddo’s treat bag is almost chic enough for you to wear. At least, it is if it’s one of these...
View ArticleSew It Yourself: Little Dress Boutique™ Backpack
Finished Size: 15” x 16” Supplies Needed ½ yd. Little Dress Boutique™ Scottie Dog Black 5⁄8″ grosgrain ribbon: 3 1⁄3 yds. (straps) Safety pin Rotary cutter, acrylic ruler & mat Basic sewing...
View ArticleEasy DIY Elastic Gift Bands
Courtesy of Dritz® It’s easy to spruce up any package with this DIY ribbon alternative! Skill Level: No Experience Required. Approximate Crafting Time: 5-10 minutes SUPPLIES: Elastic Hand...
View ArticleSew It Yourself: Denim Laundry Bag Tutorial
Courtesy of Dritz ® Here are the fabrics and sewing supplies you’ll need to make this laundry bag: House of Denim Railroad (stripe) denim (1-1/2 yds): 48” x 23-1/2” piece for top section of bag...
View ArticleHome for the Holidays – 2015
Let us help you prepare for the holidays with our 2015 Home for the Holidays projects. This section is filled with no-sew projects, DIYs, and tutorials. Tinsel and garland, jingle bells and reindeer,...
View ArticleSew It Yourself: Tumbling Leaves Candle Mat
Courtesy of OLFA® Capture everything you love about autumn and bring it to life with a quick-to-make and stylish quilted maple leaf mat—just by sewing fabric scraps! It makes a fun topper for a small...
View ArticleQuilt as Desired! 5 Creative Quilting Ideas
Very often your quilt pattern directions will end with “Quilt as Desired”. This is okay if you are an experienced quilter but for newbies this can be a quandary. I would like to share with you some of...
View ArticleSew it Yourself: Happy Petals Quilt Tutorial
Courtesy Sabini Studio Quilt designed by Missy Shepler • www.MissyStitches.com Finished quilt size: 48″ x 59 1/2″ (including binding) Finished block size: 5 3/4″ x 5 3/4″ Fabric Requirements 1 yard...
View ArticleDIY No-Sew Fleece Tie Pillow Tutorial
This fun no-sew fleece pillow is so simple to make! It’s a great slumber party or scout project for kids. Fun fleece prints, pre-made pillow forms, and Fiskars tools make this project easy. Older...
View ArticleSew It Yourself: DIY Holiday Stay-Dri Coasters
Courtesy of Babyville Boutique® Makes 4 coasters Skill Level: some experience necessary Approximate Crafting Time: under 1 hour SUPPLIES & TOOLS: 10ʺ x 10ʺ Green PUL Fabric 10ʺ x 10ʺ Green...
View ArticleSew It Yourself: DIY Holiday Basket
Courtesy of Simplicity Creative Group This DIY holiday basket project makes a great vessel for homemade gifts! Whip up a few and fill them with your friends’ and family members’ favorite goodies this...
View ArticleSew It Yourself: Easy DIY Bow Tie Tutorial
Here’s a super-easy sewing project that you’ll enjoy making as much as he enjoys wearing – bow ties! And whether it’s your little man, or your big man, who digs bow ties, this sewing tutorial will...
View ArticleDIY Holiday ‘Joy’ Button Frames
These holiday button “Joy” frames are sure to brighten your holiday mantle. Skill: some experience needed Materials: Button Jars: Green 540001009; Red 540001006 Red & Green Holiday scrapbook...
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