Tutorial - How to Make an Upcycled Sweater Dress

A Woman's Sweater Resized for a Little Girl's Dress


Upcycled Sweater Dress Tutorial at Shakespear's Stage Blog

"When I spotted it on the thrift store rack, it was love. I decided to make it into a dress for my wee girl. But I wasn't sure what to do about the big neckline which swamped her little shoulders. Well, I started by taking it in on the sides and the sleeves all in one go. And also putting in a new seam along the shoulders from the neck to sleeve.  (First I turned it inside out and then pinned it where I wanted the new seams....and... let's hope I first tried it on her to see where I wanted the new seams to go....but I can't really remember.... I actually made this last year and when I finished it, it was too big on her and looked funny. I chalked it up to a Craft Fail. But then Zoe found it a few days ago, slipped it on and I realized it fit and looked good".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Felt Zoo Puppets

Alter a Basic Pattern for all Kinds of Animals

Zoo Animals Tutorial at Joanne's Craft Nook Blog

"For Adam, I wanted to make a set of zoo animal puppets. Using the existing Old MacDonald Puppet Tutorial & Pattern as a starting point, I've added/modified some pieces to make the zoo animals I wanted.  Here are the zoo animal patterns" Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Crocheted Frog Hat

Great Photo Prop Too

Crocheted Frog Hat Tutorial at Jenny and Teddy Blog

"Is your house full of jumping little creatures?  Perhaps you need this cute little Frog Hat.  Bring a smile today, and put together this very simple crochet pattern for beginners. Dress up your little ones and they will love to play the Frog and the Princess" Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Mitered Corner

Good Tips for a Perfect Corner

Mitered Corner Tutorial at The Distracted Domestic Blog

"I am making several fleece blankies as gifts, so I thought I would share how I get a nice, clean, finished edge and a lovely mitered corner. If your fabric has a ''good'' side. make sure that faces away from you.  And, make sure you do all your corners the same direction....ask me how I know that! Trim off the selvedges and make your blankie piece all even. Decide how wide you want you hem to be. Pin first side".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Felted Crayon Pouch

Good for Crayon Block Storage

Felted Crayon PouchTutorial at Show Tell Share Blog

"What are block crayons, you ask? Well, crayons shaped like blocks of course. Made of beeswax, they're fun to use, smell great, and make beautiful pictures. A couple of years ago I bought my kids each a set for Christmas, and we love them. I bought ours from Paper, Scissors, Stone, I found them to be the most affordable at the time. They came in a tin, but I didn't like how the crayons rubbed their colors off on each other, so when you wanted to make a nice swath of red with the red crayon you'd get all these other colors mixed in. So I made crayon pouches for my kids, so each crayon would have it's own little cozy pocket to slide into, to remain free and unsullied by other colors. Recently our homeschool co-op bought crayons for the children, so I found myself making more pouches, and since some of the other moms wanted to know how to make them, I decided to post a tutorial here".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Hugs for Grandma Pillow

Unique Idea

Hugs for Grandma Tutorial at Awesomesauce Blog

"My mom, missing her grandbaby’s hugs & sloppy kisses, is once again journeying halfway across the planet to visit us. As her birthday is in December & we won’t be trekking across the world to join them for Christmas, we’re planning on having a couple of pre-celebrations while she’s here. I’ve managed to create some pretty awesome gifts for her to take home, but the most fantastic of all is this".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange Video

You Tube Video Filmed Using the Steady Hand

Kanzashi Petal Tutorial You Tube Video by Isla Wong

"I couldn't wait to try the new steady stand so I create a short little youtube video on how I hold one of the petals I am use frequently in making my kanzashi.  I hope to make some more when I get some more time".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Straw Painting

Fun Technique with Great Results

Straw Art Tutorial at Grow Creative Blog

"I hope you are ready for another abstract watercolor tutorial!  I just love doing these.  I think what I like most is (hopefully)  inspiring others and helping them to discover that they can be creative.  Materials: Watercolor Paper, Watercolor paints and brush, Straw, Stiff board to tape your paper too (optional), Masking Tape (optional)".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Recover a Lamp Shade

Match Your Child's Room Decor

Recover Lamp Shade Tutorial at Cook Clean Craft Blog

"My son has been in his big boy room for well over a year, and I still haven’t shared all the projects! For a refresher, I started with this transport-themed appliqued quilt (doona/duvet) cover, matching art work and fabric bookends" Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Sugar Scrub

Flavor it with Shower Gel

Sugar Scrub Tutorial at Greenbean's Crafterole Blog

"seems that my hand scrub post from last year has been pretty popular...and i thought it was time to take it to the next level...that's right...how 'bout a body scrub?...that will bubble up when you rub rub rub in the tub tub tub"... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Thread Rack

Love the Free Form Design

Thread Rack Tutorial at Festotu Blog

"Finally I have my studio organized! I have still some boxes to unpack and have still several things to classify. But it seems that I am coming back to normality (besides I lost my lace bobbins, uf.. what a pity! they have not reappeared yet and I get nervous every time I remember this fact..).To be able to sew things for my baby I bought on ebay some thread spools that are safe for baby clothes. Really beautiful colors, but a bit too thick so I have problems with my sewing machine..a pity,..but at least they where quite cheap".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Color Your Text with a Photo

PhotoShop Tutorial

How to Color Your Text with a Photo Tutorial at LDC Designs Blog

"I thought I would share with you a simple but useful Photoshop tutorial on how to color your text or a photo you have drawn with an image. I have the steps written out and the step number corresponds to the number in the image below. If you have any questions at all feel free to ask either by commenting or by emailing me! PS, if you are wondering how I drew those images".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fish Bowl Matching Game

So Much Fun!

Fish Bowl Matching Game Tutorial at Celestials Creations Blog

"Match up your fish shapes.  The only important thing to remember is that you need to be sure that you have one pattern from the inside of the bowl, and one pattern from the outside paired up.  You don't want to have two from the same side together or your matching game won't work".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wet Felted Rock

Pretty Color Results

Wet Felted Rock Tutorial at Tangible Daydreams Blog

"First I went to my nearest source of fist sized river rocks. That happened to be the dog kennel in my bedroom, because my spaniel thinks he's a rock hound. Seriously. He gathers them from behind the hot tub in the back yard, brings them in, slobbers over them, guards them from the cats, hides them under my pillow, and eventually stashes them in his den".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Rose Cuff

Delicate Cuff Jewelry

Rose Cuff Tutorial at Jewels of Sayuri Blog

"I saw loads of things like this bracelet while participating in the Creativity expo (as one of the trims was a rose trim ribbon). The simplicity of Hannah's explanation, made me want to do it immediately but I didn't have the ribbon ends she had mentioned in her post and didnt know where to get them locally. So I improvised and thought of using leather to create my holder and base" Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Paper Plate Bag

Kids will have fun designing their own bag

Paper Plate Tutorial at Jelly Fish Jelly Blog

"Paper plates are a staple in any craft kit. The plain cardboard generic brands work best as they are thin and have no plastic coating on them. Hopeless for putting food on but brilliant for drawing, gluing, cutting, stapling and painting. Decorating is purely optional. If you are making this for a boy and wish to ‘man it up’ a little, tie it around their waist for a bum bag" Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Candle Holder

Nice Rustic Look

Candle Holder Tutorial at Stephanie @ Home Blog

"Work has been INSANE lately and it's been a while since I got my hands dirty with sawdust and stain. But, this weekend I carved out some time to hop back on the DIY bandwagon and man, did it feel good! I forgot how much I love crafting and creating. It's so therapeutic and a great way to get your mind off of anything else that may be stressing you out. For my first project back I wanted to tackle something relatively quick, easy and inexpensive just to get my confidence back and this rustic tea light candle holder met all of the criteria" Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Macrame Rug

Great Fabric Stash Busting Project

Macrame Rug Tutorial at The L-T Experience Blog

"Isn't this a gorgeous rug?  The first time I went with Terry up north, I saw a bunch of these handmade rugs scattered all over his family's cottage. They were so soft and fabulous that I wanted to figure out how to make them.  And they aren't difficult at all!" Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Ruffled Apron

Polka Dots and Ruffles

Apron Tutorial at My Blethering Blog

"Sew 2 rows of gathering stitches at top edge of frill. I do mine at 3/8" and just less than ¼" away from raw edge. Pin the frill to the lower edge of the body pulling your gathers to fit making sure your centre marks come together and your ¼ and ¾ marks come together".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Ribbon Sash Belt

Add Pizazz to a Simple Outfit

Ribbon Sash Tutorial at Sew in Love Blog

"Dave and I were attended a friend’s wedding last weekend, held at the University of Sydney quadrangle.  It was a bright and sunny afternoon, and I was able to proudly wear my sash belt which I had only just finished making the night before. It is made of black satin, with black ribbon for the tie and embellishments.  I bought some red gemstone hearts from a craft store to add some colour.  As seen in the picture, I wore this belt over my tulle skirt, to accentuate my waist.  I think it would also work well on flowy dresses, to jazz them up a bit, for more formal occasions".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hand Puppet

I would never have guessed the material used

Puppet Tutorial at JellyFish Jelly Blog

"These puppets move by way of 3 satay sticks, concealed under the fabric. The skewers are attached to the head and hands. The head and hands are made of kitchen foil and tissue paper. The puppet’s outfit was originally a baby’s all-in-one suit. I cut the bottom off the suit and gathered the sleeves and neck holes. This project would suit children ages 8 and up. Or you could make one for a younger child to enjoy. (Although, I did try putting on a puppet show for my 2 year old niece. ‘Enjoy’ is probably not the word that springs to mind – ‘terrified’ is closer)" Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Painted Furniture

Sharp Striped Effect

Painted Table and Chair Tutorial at Girl Loves Glam

"Isn’t my new set up the cutest thing you have ever seen? I am so in love. It was a lot of hard work to get it to this point, but I am so glad that I did it. This is what I did… Your first step, is to sand everything down. I didn’t take pictures of this, but you’ll want to sand it all. Then you need to prime it. For the chairs, I used tinted (gray) primer on the blue and purple chairs. I used white primer on the yellow and red chairs. For the table, I used the tinted primer on the legs and white primer on the table top".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Stethoscope Cover

Many people who work in health care would enjoy these

Stethoscope Cover Tutorial at Crafty Staci Blog

"I was recently asked, by a close friend’s sister, to make a slipcover for her stethoscope.  I’ve never worked in the healthcare field and didn’t realize, until I had a stethoscope in my hands, how uncomfortable that rubber-like tubing is against the back of your neck.  Not to mention, they’re just not that cute.  I know, they’re meant to be functional, but there’s nothing wrong with bringing a little personality into your job.  These are not hard to make and would make a great gift for the healthcare professional in your life".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Patch Pants

Several Methods of Patching

Patching PantsTutorial at Pick Up Some Creativity Blog

"I am a little sad to announce that Sewing 101 is going on a bit of a hiatus.  With the building of our house looming, and barely keeping up with blogging as it is, I am going to take a break from Sewing 101.  Not to worry, I'll still be sharing what I make and house updates...I just need to slow down a bit. So, to celebrate the break, I thought I would share some fun techniques I've developed for patching holes in pants, especially jeans".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Natural Body Wash

Only Two Ingredients

Natural Body Wash Tutorial at Life Blessons Blog

"This project is almost too easy. So easy that I can’t believe I never thought of it before.  Having already dabbled in homemade shampoo, I’d wondered a few times whether I could DIY my bodywash myself, since we like to use Dr. Bronner's Liquid Castile Soap. I couldn't find anything online, but then I got to thinking".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make ABC Wall Decor

This project only cost $10 to make

ABC Wall Decor Tutorial at The Letter 4 Blog

"My daughter's walls in her room have been blank for a very long time. And she is over 8 months old. I know, tsk tsk. But! I am so excited to share with you what I finally did decorate her room with.  I wanted something special up on her wall and have been seeing alot of alphabet walls online".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Aladdin Pants

Cute styling

Aladdin Pants Tutorial at Blooms and Bugs Blog

"I made these pants because I wanted something fun and a little different from the pants leggings pants routine of my daughter's wardrobe. My first attempt left something to be desired, so I tried again. This time I love how they turned out. I also love this hearts and flower baby cord that I got from Joann's. I didn't realize it at the time, but its just perfect for the Valentine's Day. I also like that this pattern is perfect for both boys and girls, just make these in a boyish print/colors and you have your Aladdin ready for the ride on the magic carpet".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Earring Holder

She used an 8" x 10" canvas as a background

Earring Holder Tutorial at B.B.Bellezza Blog

"Especially since starting my 52 Weeks of Handmade Earrings project, I have realized I need a better storage solution for my earrings.  Up until now, they were just in a drawer, hopefully pairs were close to each other.  I came up with a better solution".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Baby Pillow

This works well for Daycare Naptime

Baby Pillow Tutorial at Blooms and Bugs Blog

"Ever since the munchkin started going to the daycare there has been a war at sleeptime. I have seen cold war, stealth mode operations, coercion, bribery, threats, theft and outright combat in person.The object under dispute - My husband's pillow. Munchkin would boldly claim it as hers as soon as she gets into the bedroom and in fact it is the biggest draw for her to get to sleep. By the time hubby knows it, his pillow is already gone. If my daughter is awake at the time, they both try to assert their ownership. While this all makes for a very amusing sleep time drama, I realized that it may not be good for munchkin's back to sleep on an adult pillow. We both ( Me and Hubby) arrived at the conclusion that since she has picked up this habit of using a pillow at her daycare, we better get her a daycare sized pillow to sleep on".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make No Sew Fabric Flowers

Simple and Attractive Accents for all kinds of projects

No Sew Fabric Flowers Tutorial at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom Blog

"I have been using these little flowers in all sorts of projects lately.  (Projects coming soon...)  The first time I tried making a fabric flower, I sewed it.  I thought the sewed version looked messier, so I played around and came up with a new way to make easy fabric flowers embellishments.  The best part is, there is no sewing involved and you can make one in just a couple of minutes" Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an I Pad Cover

This pattern can be tweaked for a Kindle or I Phone too

I Pad Cover Tutorial at RosMadeMe Blog

"I would really like an ipad, but unfortunately due to the redundancy last year, it is not going to happen for a while yet, but it does not stop me from being ready with a cover for it when I get it.  So this week we are going to make an ipad cover, a Kindle cover or even work in miniature for an i-phone (measurements for these are at the end of the tutorial) and we are going to use fabric from Moda's 30s playtime collection which is just yummy" Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a No Sew Bunting

She says this project is so much fun, it is hard to stop

No Sew Bunting Tutorial at NoodleBubble Blog

"I'd got the fabric from our local resource centre whilst stocking up on bits for a crafty weekend with noodleBubble Junior so wanted the project to be something we could both get equally involved in i.e No Sewing Machine".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hat from a Sweater

Nice Re-Styling

Sweater Hat Tutorial at chicenvelopements blog

"Start with a thrift store sweater. This one was 50 cents on Wednesday at my friendly neighborhood thrift store. It’s mostly acrylic and a little bit of wool. Kind of itchy and way too small for me".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Shorten Sweatpants

Using a Twin Needle helps gives the fabric a little stretch

Shorten Sweatpants Tutorial at The Petite Sewist Blog

"While wearing the sweatpants, I placed a pin where I would like the hem of my pants to end.  For me, that's about to the floor with my shoes off.  I wanted a 3/4" hem, so I took the sweatpants off and measured 3/4" below the pin.  The distance between my blue mark and the edge of the pants was 4 1/4", so I used that measurement to mark my cutting line all the way around both pant legs".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Tooth Fairy Door

This project uses Make & Bake Clay and Cardboard

Tooth Fairy Door Tutorial at Jellyfish Jelly Blog

"Finally – we have a wobbly tooth! A good friend once gave me some wise advice about the first Tooth Fairy visit. When her daughter lost her first tooth, the enthusiastic Fairy left, not only coins, but a dazzling display of glitter trails, streamers and hand-cut paper flowers. Several teeth later it dawned on my friend that old TF may have peaked too soon and failed to take into account that children lose about 20 teeth in total. As my friend had twin girls she was naturally concerned that TF would struggle to continually meet the very high standard she had left on her first visit".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Ruffled Tunic Tee

Such a sweet and simple project

Ruffled Tunic Tee Tutorial at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom Blog

"I have been hoarding these pink and black knit fabrics from Hobby Lobby for over a year.  I have decided I need to start using fabrics from my stash before buying anything new.  (Wink, wink... Yes, I have an Etsy basket just waiting for me to press "purchase"...)  I thought this fabric would look adorable as ruffles, so the Ruffled Knit Tunic Tee was born".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Adjustable Ring Base

Preparation for a craft with a youth group

Ring Base Tutorial at Holy Craft Blog
 

"I had been asked to lead a middle school girls youth group event that Sunday and while I thought I had a week to prepare and get supplies, it ended up snowing and leaving me housebound for the whole week. Part of our event was going to include making felt flowers to put on rings like this one".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Peanut Butter

I love all natural peanut butter, don't you?

Peanut Butter Tutorial at Mooberry Farm Homesteading Journal

"We eat a lot of peanut butter around here!  At any meal of the day.... peanut butter gets spread on or mixed in all kinds of foods in my kitchen.  Some of my clan have even been known to eat a big spoonful of peanut butter for a quick and easy snack. (that's teenage boy behavior!)  So, peanut butter is stocked in large quantities in my pantry".... Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Drawstring Ballet Bag

A lovely bag to accessorize her goals

Ruffled Drawstring Bag Tutorial at Delighting In Today Blog

"I did it!  I signed up for an Adult Beginner’s Ballet class.  I bought some clothes to dance in. {no tights, leotards, or tutus though!}  And I bought some ballet slippers. {squeal! so excited!} And tonight is my first class! Exciting! Scary! I’ll be sure to report back.  It’s feel so good to be working towards my 12 in ’12 goals. Since I didn’t want my ballet shoes to get banged around in my bag with my water bottle and such, I decided to let them ride in style and whipped up a sweet little ruffled ballet bag".... Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Ruffly Yarn Scarf

I would not have guessed that this scarf was sewn

Ruffly Scarf Tutorial at Little Treasures Blog

"I got this idea from seeing a gift wrapped in yarn and I thought it would be nice if scarf was attempted to be made. All you need is  a skein of chunky yarn (I used 100 gr. of skein) for an exquisite and rich look of the scarf and a sewing machine. " Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Hair Clip Holder

 Good Idea for Organizing all those little hair accessories

Hair Clip Holder Tutorial at Dream Patch Blog

"Here is a quick tutorial I wanted to share with you. Remember this mirror from my Little M's bedroom. Well a while back it got a new lease on life as a very VERY handy clip holder. I know I'm not the only mum that has been taken over by hair accessories and I sure wont be the last. So here is my solution.I opened up the frame. All you'll need is the frame and backing board,  so get rid of the glass. (or in my case the mirror)".... Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Mixed Media Bracelet

This technique works with yarn or wire

Crochet and Chain Tutorial at The Beading Gem's Journal Blog

"A crochet and chain version is perhaps less awkward than the knitted one because the knitting needle has to be attached to the entire length of the chain.  Whereas all that is needed of the crochet hook is the right size to go through the links of the foundation chain. Why do it in the first place?  It's not just for the design variation but the foundation chain can also add an additional design element and sturdiness. The clasp can be attached to this chain thus reducing the wear and tear issues on yarn or finer wire" Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make Fabric Covered Frames

Tutorial includes details on how to cut fabric to fit


Fabric Covered Frame Tutorial at Yup Blog

"After our most recent trip to IKEA, I found myself with quite a few naked frames that were just screaming to be decorated. I came up with this project as a quick and easy way to transform them into something that was bold and eye-catching but used supplies that I already had on-hand. Three custom frames in an afternoon? Not too shabby for a $1.99 investment"... Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Jewelry Tree

Bake the branch it in your oven for ten minutes to dry it

Jewelry Tree Tutorial at Shades of Tangerine Blog

"Start this project with a long nature walk to search for the perfect branch!  Your branch should have lots of little branches and look like a miniature tree.  The stick I used is about 18 inches tall, but it can be what ever size you like.   A dead branch is best for this project since the wood is already dry and the tree it came from no longer needs it".... Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Chain Tassle Necklace

A series of knots and several strands make this necklace

Chain Tassle NecklaceTutorial at House of Avandan Blog

"I was inspired by this Lily Dawson's Knotted Tassle Necklace and thought it would be an easy DIY to recreate. I like the mix of chains and suede; very edgy and fashionable. I see wearing this necklace to spice up a plain outfit or just to add more attitude to an already chic outfit." Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Heart Decorated T-Shirt

Pictorial Tutorial with Pretty Results

Decorated Heart Tshirt Tutorial at Tousled day Blog

"I changed boring black T-shirt into something that I really like :)

DIY small refashion".... Read more
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