12 clever sewing hacks you absolutely need to know! Must-see clever hacks that will make your sewing easier. Get the most out of your sewing machine!
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How to choose your size to sew - and what to do when you need to blend sizes or grade between sizes to create a custom fit
Learn how to paint a dresser with chalk paint and glaze and create this dreamy blue painted dresser masterpiece in this easy DIY tutorial.
Aurora Sisneros shows you a quick and easy way to take in a shirt by yourself without using a dress form.
Upcycled t shirts are a great way to recycle your old clothing into something fabulous! Here are some great ideas and tips!
I painted a celestial mural on the ceiling of my front porch. This was inspired by the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Orlando. At one W…
Learn four simple methods forto created textured fabric for your quilt
This artsy idea is a win-win with its aesthetic visual appeal and the covert cabinetry that comes with it
The Cricut Joy is a bundle of joy for […]
The giant list of places to find free SVG files that you can use in your cutting machine - Silhouette, Cricut, Brother and many more.
Learn how to turn portrait photo into SVG & DXF cut file for Cricut or Cameo Silhouette craft project! It's simpler than you imagine, and trust me I have step-by-step YouTube video tutorial for you! Let me know how it goes!
In today’s video, I’ll be showing you how to sew piping into a seam. Piping is a great way to add an extra bit of detail to your garments or home decor items. Plus, it’s fairly easy to do. In this video, I’ll be showing you how to sew piping using a zipper foot to a flat piece of fabric and one that
I told myself I'd never make another puff quilt. Yet, here I am.....sharing about my second puff quilt. (haha!) Don't get me wrong, I loved the process of making my first puff quilt, which you can read about here, but I honestly thought that we'd never have the need for another one. Well, over the last year, I slowly forgot how much work they are (haha) and I started getting the itch to do the process all over again! Peter uses my original puff quilt alllllll the time. He loves the weight of it, but his only complaint was that it wasn't long enough. I made the
If you're feeling crafty, Fat Quarters could be the perfect pathway to greatness! But what are Fat Quarters exactly, and what can you do with them?
DIY Oracle/affirmation Cards From Paint Chips!: Oracle cards are like tarot cards. They can be used for introspection or divination. But unlike tarot cards, they are free flowing and can really say or contain whatever you want! You can have a theme, like animals, or symbols that are meaningful to…
The basics of longarm quilting on a Handi Quilter Amara along with some tips and tricks for free motion and ruler work are discussed.
This list of free, step-by-step macrame patterns is full of fun projects that range from absolute beginner to easy intermediate level.
Have you ever wanted to convert an image to SVG and not lose any of the layers? It can be frustrating trying to do that in Design Space but I found the
It's great to learn simple ways to alter clothes to get a beautiful fit. A custom fit is the best way to make your clothing look well-made and expensive.
Download over 200 free SVG cut files with commercial use. Includes Valentine's Day, Wedding, Home, Christmas, Halloween, Fall, and more!
How to Read a Knitting Chart for Absolute Beginners with Video Tutorial by Studio Knit
How to do a ladder stitch (also know as an invisible stitch or hidden stitch) step by step video tutorial. This tutorial is perfect for beginners!
How to make a sewing pattern bigger or smaller - sewing pattern grading - make a sewing pattern a different size
I told myself I'd never make another puff quilt. Yet, here I am.....sharing about my second puff quilt. (haha!) Don't get me wrong, I loved the process of making my first puff quilt, which you can read about here, but I honestly thought that we'd never have the need for another one. Well, over the last year, I slowly forgot how much work they are (haha) and I started getting the itch to do the process all over again! Peter uses my original puff quilt alllllll the time. He loves the weight of it, but his only complaint was that it wasn't long enough. I made the
Learn how to change colours on a crochet graphgan blanket with this in-depth photo, video and written tutorial.
This is a beginner's guide on how to read crochet symbols charts easily. It will help you master the basics of crochet charts.
Puffy paint is so easy to make and it's SO MUCH FUN to paint with! It has the coolest, puffy texture that really pops off the page! RELATED: String Painting Puffy Paint All you need is 3 simple ingredients - shaving cream, white glue and food colouring. And in less than 5 minutes you can make super fun, super simple diy puffy paint! Now that the girls are home for the summer, we've been on the hunt for fun and easy crafts to help fill the long summer days. And homemade puffy paint was such a fun experiment for us
Keeping track of all of the different stitch functions on your sewing machine can seem overwhelming, but with our free Guide to Mastering Different Stitches, you won't ever have to worry about not knowing the difference between a blend hem and a blind hem. This free printable guide to machine stitches is perfect for beginners, and lists basic stitches, as well as satin, buttonhole, and edge stitches. This beginner sewing guide is an excellent choice for your teen or tween who is just learning how to sew and even comes in handy if you're working with a new machine. Make machine stitching quick and simple with this guide to mastering stitches.
Making mitered corners doesnt' hjave to be hard.Start with a small application to gain confidence in making excellent mitered corners every time!
Hattifant Kaleidocycles - such a fun paper toy to color, craft and play with. Also called Flextangle, its a papercraft free to download.
If you have two pieces of crochet to sew together, use the Mattress Stitch! A favorite when joining crocheted granny squares or crocheted clothing.
Today we’re going to talk about creating removable knee pads and we will be adding a gusset to the Jutland Pants! I’m adding both of these features to the heavy work pants I’m making for my Uncle. My inspiration is the brand of pants my Uncle likes to wear (Kühl) which always include a gusset. Creating Removable Knee
I am going to show you how to sew a hem that is perfect every time. There are a lot of sewing tutorials that just say "sew a hem"
Build your own queen size murphy bed with detailed instructions and plans! It's a great space saver and looks like built-ins on your wall! Perfect for a multi-purpose room!
Get ready to craft the coziest addition to your home with our DIY ideas on how to make giant floor pillows.
Download the FREE Ombre Puff Quilt Pattern here! If you've been around for any amount of time, you might've seen my Puff Quilt that my grandmother made for me. I love this thing SO much. She used various scrap fabrics and clothing to create this very dense, yet very snuggly quilt. . . . When I look at this quilt, I see something new each time. Recycled tablecloths from the 80s, pieces of my grandfathers button-down shirts, left-over fabrics from previous quilt projects. The list goes on. Some fabrics are used multiple times within the quilt, while other fabrics are only represented once. I love looking over all of the puffs and finding all of the similarities and differences between the squares. . . . My Granny made this for me when I was 7 years old. I absolutely LOVE that she created a tag for this quilt. I also love that she referred to the quilt as a
You've got to get the binding on your quilt nice and straight to get the perfect look. Read this quilting tutorial to get perfectly straight corners on quilt binding.
Build your own queen size murphy bed with detailed instructions and plans! It's a great space saver and looks like built-ins on your wall! Perfect for a multi-purpose room!
Printing with leaves, flowers, and other found objects allows you to create decorative patterns and works of art that capture the beauty of nature. Photo © Adam Mastoon. You can make beautiful stat…
Foil Transfer Art: This is a fun, colorful project that anyone can create. Experiment with different colors, designs, and patterns. The end product looks like you've tie-dyed your paper. It makes a beautiful framed gift, homemade card, or simple wall art. This proj…