By which I mean: sewing swimsuits! I’ve never had the courage to sew my own, but I’m increasingly frustrated by the lousy quality and fit of most swimsuits I’ve come across. After poking around a bit on the Pattern School site, I’m a little more inspired to forge out on my own once I’ve gotten […]
Sew a versatile bag for your two-wheeled travels with this bike pannier tutorial from Elizabeth at ECAB! [Via Craft Leftovers] More: How-To: DIY Bike Light @Craftzine.com blog Bike Tube Headband @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Bicycle Basket Picnic Liner @Craftzine.com blog
As an affirmed Whovian and supporter of all things TARDIS, I feel as though it’s my duty to share with you this clever crochetd TARDIS wormhole lap blanket from Craftster user Brackish Potato. Click through the link to see how she made it! [Via Geek Crafts] More: Tardis Cat Fort @Craftzine.com blog Project: TARDIS Phone […]
I love the simplicity of this Fringe Denim Sunglass Clutch by Make: Projects member Randi. If you are making a pair of jeans into cutoffs, you can make one with each pant leg! I’m not sure how gentle denim is against plastic sunglass lenses, so you could probably insert a soft liner without too much […]
Grown up or wee, sometimes a gal just needs a fancy apron. Head over to Blue Robin Cottage to see Sierra’s ruffled play apron tutorial. The how-to is for a little girl version, but I’m confident that you intrepid stitchers could size it up to more grownup dimensions if needed. [Via Pinterest] More: How-To: Fat […]
Sure, you can buy a ready-made needle threader, but this DIY needle threader from Mollie at Wild Olive is just so much cuter! Head over to Wild Olive to see the full how-to! More: Project: Altoids Tin Travel Embroidery Kit @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Emergency Car Kit @Craftzine.com blog Project: Sewing Kit Valentines Card @Craftzine.com blog
Looking for the perfect handmade gift for your favorite stitcher? Make a beautiful kanzashi flower and hexie pincushion with this tutorial from Pam at Gingerbread Snowflakes! More: How-To: Kite Pincushion @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Nesting Doll Pin Cushion @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Mini Pincushion for Embroidery Scissors @Craftzine.com blog
