S. Denise Hoyle | August 24, 2010
When my quads started pre-k last week I had visions of buying dozens of boxes of Ziploc bags for their daily snacks (in quadruplicate!) so I started checking all the local stores for some reusable snack bags. I had absolutely no luck locally and then was shocked to find that these simple bags range from [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | August 6, 2010
Leisel at Brown Paper Packages created this adorable Do-Rag Style Headband for her daughter to help keep both the headband and hair in place during sports activities. I’ve been working on some hair accessories for my girls for back to school and I think this design is wonderful. You can have a lot of fun [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | July 30, 2010
Jaime at Prudent Baby made this neat box style toiletry bag this is perfect for a man or a woman. I love this style because it can hold so much, and of course if you used a “manlier” fabric it would be a great gift for your favorite guy. Jaime used oilcloth as the lining [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | June 25, 2010
I carry a notepad with me everywhere I go, I’m definitely a list person, so I was thrilled to find this project tutorial for a fabric folder or portfolio at Niesz Vintage Home! I absolutely adore her color and fabric choices, and her step by step instructions include terrific photos to help make assembly easy. [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | June 23, 2010
There are three main types of seams that you will be using for most of the sewing items you will make. (1) A straight seam is the one that is used most often. In a well-made straight seam, the stitching is exactly the same distance from the seam edge the entire length of the [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | June 11, 2010
Gina from Gina Bean Handmade always comes up with cute designs for handbags, quilts and other neat projects, but I especially love this adorable fabric sewing caddy. Gina uses Peltex to give the caddy structure, and the handled design makes it super useful and easy to tote your sewing projects. Check out the fully illustrated, [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | June 10, 2010
This terrific cuff bracelet boutique piece designed by Tara St. James is actually made from a recycled zipper. I love that the edgy style is both upcycled and fashion forward! Make one for yourself from any used zipper of at least 15″ in length with the step-by-step photos at ecouterre. Related Posts:Project Tutorial: Do-Rag Style [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | June 3, 2010
Father’s Day is June 20th and it will be here before we know it! I went on a hunt to find some neat father’s day gifts that would be fun to make. Here are a few that I found, please link up to your favorites or give us your ideas in the comments below Duffel Bag [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | May 27, 2010
My five year old son just graduated from kindergarten last week and now I’m faced with the prospect of entertaining him and his four year old quadruplet siblings all summer long so I really think this portable chalk mat is a great idea, of course I’ll probably have to make five of them! Maggie Reno [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | May 25, 2010
I absolutely love this project tutorial by Nicole Vasbinder posted at the Craftzine Blog! Check out her step-by-step photographic instructions for creating this beautiful, custom-fitted dress in just one hour using elastic thread. Nicole shares some terrific tips that show how quick and easy it can be to sew with elastic thread. It’s already in [...]
