Never before have I encountered the term “Freelance Embroidery Designer.” But there it is, running out behind the name of one London-based Susie Cowie like so much colorful floss. Graduated with honors from the Glasgow School of Art in 2006, Cowie’s body of work includes fashion and interior concepts, costume and prop pieces, plus illustrative […]
By Jessica Wilson This project makes for a great baby gift and you don’t even need to be extra handy with a sewing machine to make it!
Teacher Anne Karsten shares this iPod Touch fleece blanket project made by her 7th and 8th graders. In her write up, Anne explains the creative and technical process for the creation of this fabulous project. Anne writes: The project is an attempt to use the vernacular of these young adults — the fleece they’ve been […]
This is the perfect no-sew craft for anyone who loves to sew! LucyKate Crafts is a cute blog filled with clever projects like this button necklace. Sometimes there’s just not enough hours in the day to stitch up handmade gifts, but this simple project still screams crafty!
Ira Goldberg shows us how to make a cute purse with feet from recycled clothes or fabric scraps. This is a perfect sewing project for beginners or kids, since it’s simple, functional, and the fabrics you use can really add a personal touch. Ira points out that a favorite old shirt or similarly sentimental garment […]
June from PlanetJune has a great tutorial on how to refashion an unflattering top. June got a great looking spring top and refashioned it into a more flattering empire-waist tie top. I’m loving this look!
I have a tiny little home in the woods. It’s filled with entirely hand-me-down furniture and thrift store finds. I have a “green” lifestyle, but mostly because it’s a modest lifestyle. I believe my crafty attitude has been my greatest asset in styling my house with beautiful and affordable accessories. And in turn, sewing is […]
