With the economy like it is, I like to pass along as much information as possible to help save some bucks on clothing. It is especially easy to take used, last year’s styles or hand-me-down clothing to make children’s garments. There are so many children’s garments that can be made from adult clothing — you could […]
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No Sew Squirrel Applique
This time of year we’re all looking for quick and easy crafty items to give to teachers, relatives, neighbors, etc. I’ve run across a perfect no-sew craft idea that could be used a multitude of ways. The author of the tutorial uses the little squirrel on a t-shirt, but I could envision Christmas trees, candy […]
How To Make Creative Hair Barrettes
Now that we’re heading into the Christmas Season, we might just be bringing you some great ideas to make for friends, relatives, and others for Christmas. Today’s topic is creative hair barrettes. The first barrettes are made out of scrap fabric (you could make some to match the little girl’s dresses that you may be working […]
How To Make A Patchwork Ball
This tutorial on how to make a patchwork ball is excellent! I can see making a few of the balls using the nursery room theme for a new baby, or as a gift for a 6 month old or year old baby. What a great idea! This tutorial comes from the BurdaFashionBlog. How to make […]
Lined Drawstring Bag
From time to time we all need just a simple drawstring bag to carry our “stuff” — shoes, extra things to take to work or school, and even for the children to carry their “important things” in. Try this drawstring bag and I’m thinking you’ll be needing more sizes than just this one, so you’ll […]
Triangular Shaped Bound Buttonholes
I ran across a unique looking bound buttonhole tutorial at The Sewing Divas blog and thought I’d pass it along. If you would like to provide something special for your customers, this could set you apart from all the rest. I figure this would be one of those “practice a new technique before trying on […]