How-To: Refashion a Skirt Into a Shirt
If you have a beloved skirt that isn’t fitting anymore, why not change it up and make a cute top instead? Jenny at The Wildcards has an easy-to-follow tutorial, and I love the breezy-looking result!
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How-To: Nautical Flag Napkins
The bold graphic look of these awesome nautical flag napkins from Laura at The Purl Bee would add a great pop of color to any summer table. Better yet, they could be used to create messages and games with guests! On top of making a cheery summer table setting, guessing which napkin represents which letter […]
Beautiful Embroidery Samplers
Since we recently moved and undertook a massive home renovation, I haven’t had much time to do my favorite craft of all: embroidery. Seeing these beautiful samplers from Craftster user, knohe, makes me really ache to pull out my hoop and floss. Simple rows of embroidery stitches make such a beautiful wall hanging, and are […]
DIY Garters
Today on Corinne’s Craft Closet, I show you how to make a one-of-a-kind pair of lace garters. Perfect for a bride-to-be or a burlesque queen. I really love this project because they are really easy to make and they are super sexy. *sizzle* Subscribe to the CRAFT Podcast in iTunes, download the m4v video directly, […]
Free Tote Bag Pattern, Tutorial
The folks over at Chronicle Books are offering up this free tote bag tutorial and pattern from the new book 1, 2, 3 Sew by Ellen Luckett Baker. It’s an easy sewing project that produces a useful result!
TV-B-Gone Jacket
Becky Stern shows you how to embed a device to power down TVs in public places into a jacket, activated by a conductive thread zipper switch. More info: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/06/tv-b-gone_jacket.html Music by i am jen.
Free Block Pattern
Molly Flanders is offering up this flowering snowball block template for all you sewers and quilters out there. Thanks, Molly!