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Have a problem organizing and tidying up the placemats and coasters? Why not sew a placemat holder to store them. A plus point is that this placemat holder acts as a piece of home decor in your dining room. After brainstorming a few placemat holder ideas, I decided to sew an awning roof design to...
Hi, I am back with my latest sewing pattern and tutorial: Placemats and Coasters Set for the upcoming Christmas!!!! The placemat comes with cutlery holders at both sides so you can slot in your fork spoon and knife into the holder, while the coaster has a hanging loop at the corner. Thanks to modes4u, the...
Due to my new home's renovation in progress, this year I don't have time to make any Halloween costume for my kids. I am glad to discover Anshu of Blooms And Bugs' Ladybug Tutu Halloween Costume. You will need to prepare the following to sew one for your lovely kid. If you are running out...
Oh my goodness, this is a really spooky and fun DIY Halloween costume idea I have ever seen. I know I have to feature it here and share it with you all immediately after I saw it. To make it even scarier, apply some bloody make-up to the face... You may adapt this method and...
If you have been a fan of Craft Passion's Facebook page, perhaps you already know that I just bought a Bernina quilting sewing machine. This easy baby quilt blanket using the trapunto technique is the first project I did with this superb machine I have ever owned. Prior to deciding on Bernina, I had been...
Let's create Halloween crafts together! Follow this pattern and tutorial to make your own Halloween pillow with a spooky "Boo" effect. Use the bleaching and painting method through a stencil made of freezer paper. October is the month packed with the fun of disguise and dress-up to become the iconic character. Be it for trick-or-treating...
Learn how to make this easy no sew pillow cover using 20" x 28" tea towels. This is a simple pillow cover you can make without using a sewing machine. We use a piece of tea towel for our small rectangle pillow, you can use a larger towel to make a bigger pillow. I was...
The summer holiday is officially over, and we’re back to yet another round of the school year! Craft Passion is here to help you prepare one of the essential back-to-school supplies for your child, a zipper pencil case. Instead of purchasing a common one from the store, why not personalize it yourself? Nothing speaks more...
How cute is this reusable grocery bag that has a strawberry-shaped self-storage bag? It looks like an ordinary grocery bag when in use, folded into a strawberry bag holder that's "hiding" at the bottom corner of the grocery bag. Like this brilliant idea? Here is the free grocery bag sewing pattern for you to sew....
With global warming getting worse nowadays, major departmental and grocery stores responded to the government's campaign on "Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle." They no longer give out free grocery bags for purchase. We either have to bring our own bag or donate a small charge to get the plastic grocery bag. A Reversible Jumbo Tote Bag...
Have you ever had too many cards that your wallet can handle? You need a handy zipper pouch the size of a credit card rather than struggle with the limited space you have in a wallet. If you are like me in the following scenario, it is time to head down to the free pattern...
This is the Water Bottle Holder I sewed using the intrecciato weave fabric made in the previous tutorial. I made it for 1.5 liters Tupperware water bottle but you can adapt the tutorial to sew other sizes. If you do not want to use the intrecciato weave fabric, this tutorial works on other thick fabrics...
Lately, I've been really into creating woven patterns with all sorts of craft materials. In addition to making a knit messenger bag using the Entrelac knitting pattern, a cozy basketweave crochet blanket, a colorful woven rag rug using old sheets, and even trying my hand at easy basket weaving, I'm now excited to be working...
BiBi Droopy Eared Sock Bunny is sewn by using a single sock, 2 black buttons, and some embroidery floss. So, if you have some socks lying around that's either new or you never want to wear again, make many, many BiBis. If you have a pair, make twin BiBis. That’ll look really adorable!
Baby is 7” tall stuffed bunny, sew from a single sock and it has a twitchy nose. It is a perfect craft to sew if you have some don’t-know-what-to-do stray socks lying around that are still “new”. Or, you can make twins bunny with a new pair of socks.
Make your own Marcho Sock Monkey by using this ultimate sewing pattern and tutorial. Easy to sew with guides from pictures and instructions. I made an entire sock monkey family out of different sizes of socks.
Once you've finished crocheting the African Flower Purse using the pattern we provided, it's time to move on to the next step. In the second part, we will guide you through the process of how to sew a bag lining for this purse. We've prepared a free downloadable and printable PDF file and a tutorial...
Did you know that March is National Craft Month? Let's celebrate by getting extra crafty for the rest of the month. Come and join us in creating the adorable Happy Family elephant stuffed animal using this free sewing pattern and tutorial. It's going to be so much fun! I am hoping to share more different...
I thought I was going to stop making Valentine's projects for this year as it is just a few days away, but when I saw Martha Stewart's Felt Fortune Cookies in her book: Martha Stewart's Handmade Holiday Crafts: 225 Inspired Projects for Year-Round Celebrations and her website, I couldn't stop myself for not adapting the...
Why wait till February 14th, we can make every day as romantic as Valentine's Day. I designed and sewed a heart Chenille Valentine Pillow for my living room and couch. I can hug the pillow with love, just like hugging my loved one every day!!! Sipping a cup of coffee with some sweetheart sugar cubes...
Today is the first day of the Chinese New Year, I would like to wish all my Chinese readers and visitors a very Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Ca! 新年快乐，万事如意， 龙马精神，身体健康, 恭喜发财！ During the 15 days of the Chinese New Year celebration, the most common traditional event you will get to see...
I couldn't help not sewing these sweet little Macaron Coin Purses when one of Craft Passion's Facebook fans showed them to me. Thanks to XYZZhandmade for her inspiring handmade and some tutorial links in Japanese, this, this, this, and this. No, I can't read Japanese, but I can guess from the pictures how to sew...
The holiday season is the perfect time to get creative and add a handmade touch to your decorations. Why not join in the fun and make your very own Angel Ornament? Whether you’re crafting solo, with friends, or as a family project, this little angel will add a sprinkle of festive magic to your home....
I’m so excited to share something beautiful I just made recently—gorgeous poinsettia flowers crafted from fabric and wire! If you’ve been wondering how to make a fabric flower that’s perfect for holiday decorations, you’re going to love this project. Using just a few simple materials, you can create these stunning fabric flowers to brighten up...
This is a last-minute sewing project just before my departure to Taiwan, a purse organizer insert with an adjustable divider for my camera and belongings during the traveling. Actually, I can just buy a ready-made camera bag from the store, but I find them a little bulky. Well, because they give better protection with all...
Today, I am very excited and feel honored to have Theresa here to show us how to make this beautiful locker hook trivet. It is such eye candy and perfect for your dining or coffee table. Theresa also included a video of another similar trivet tutorial. So, sit back and enjoy watching it. To see...
A great addition to any Halloween-themed office or study. Easy-to-follow instructions for making a Halloween mummy holder complete with a pesky spider. Remember the yarn wrapped recycle pencil holder I made? I used the same concept to make this mummy holder. Instead of yarn, this time I wrap the pencil holder with torn white fabric...
Want to frighten off your trick-or-treating guests? Hang these DIY ghost lights onto some bare tree branches in the dark during Halloween to scare them and have fun 🙂 I have been playing with glue and gauze pads for a few days. I did a few experiments to check out which glue makes the best...
It's that time of the year again, and the weather is starting to cool down, making indoor activities more appealing. How about making an adorable pumpkin basket with a sewing pattern and tutorial? It could be a fun project to prepare for the upcoming Halloween. Imagine the joy of seeing children carrying their pumpkin baskets...
This pear-shaped kiss lock purse or gamaguchi purse is another version of Mic-O-Pear coin purse I published a few days ago. Adapting the frame's vintage mama-look, I created this pear purse in a mod style, thus, named it Mod-O-Pear pear-shaped kisslock coin purse. The sewing method is a little different from Mic-O-Pear but the installation...
After weeks of fine-tuning and sewing to improvise the 3-D pear purse I designed more than 2 years ago, I finally pear-fected it.... here comes..... the "Mic-O-Pear", the pear-shaped gamaguchi purse sewing pattern. Why name it Mic-O-Pear? because it mimics the pear, lol 🙂 This pear-shaped gamaguchi coin purse has been on my to-do list...
Can't believe that I sewed this Butterfly Sleeve Blouse in less than 2 hours? from paper sketching to the finished blouse. It looks challenging but the truth is it is easy with only a few steps to follow. If you run through my following sewing pattern and tutorial, you will believe me that it is...
"It's Back To School time, boys and girls." This Zip-It-Up zipper pencil pouch would be of great help for them to keep their stationery in place. Not only that, but it is also a great topic for a "Show and Tell" session with their new classmates to demonstrate how the magic works with this zipper...
If you have an old sweater that you are no longer wearing, let's repurpose it! Let's learn how to sew your old sweater into a kid's rompers. I sewed another pair of clothes for my daughter, and this time it is a romper with ribbon shoulder straps. What are rompers? Rompers are simply a top...
Today, we’re going to create an adorable "Zip-Itself" zipper coin purse using just a zipper and your favorite ribbon—any kind will work! Whether you want to go for a delicate lace design, a bright and bold pattern, or a fun print, this project is super versatile and perfect for using up leftover ribbon you have...
This is the 4th shorts I sewed for my kids and it will be the last one until I sew this boy shorts pattern again from my old blouse. Though I still have some new ideas for making them a little different with some re-styling from the basic pattern but, I have to make a...
I am so addicted to sewing shorts for my kids with the fabrics I recycled from my old cotton shirts. This time, instead of sewing out of the same pattern repeats, I made some variations on the kid shorts sewing pattern for this girl shorts, by adding a knot or tie to the shorts' hem....
In addition to the shorts patterns, this is the toddler-size shorts sewing pattern, as promised. This pair of toddler knit shorts have the same original design as the kid shorts with graded measurements to fit around the age of 3. If you wish to sew the toddler shorts with the original design, please refer to...
Are you looking for short pants or shorts sewing patterns? Get the free sewing pattern for kid shorts (with pockets) for children aged three to twelve. Learn how to sew it with step-by-step instructions and photos. It is summer again in Northern Hemisphere countries... Be it to fight the heatwave or to get more sunlight...
I need to make some quick fabric covered buttons to embellish my recycle bag, and I am thinking of placing a mini ric-rac on it. Thank goodness, the button maker comes in handy to my crafty possess. Since July 4th is less than a month away, I am swirled in getting my fabric-covered buttons done...
Father's Day is quickly approaching. If you're looking for a quick DIY Father's Day gift to do with the kids, this "We Love Daddy" with handprints freezer paper stencil T-shirt would be a great gift for the daddy. Scroll down for the tutorials on how to make a stencil with freezer paper, how to stencil...
This free sewing pattern and tutorial will show you how to create a practical and stylish zipper pouch in the shape of a triangle. The three-dimensional triangular zipper coin purse is actually a tetrahedron, and its spacious interior makes it an excellent option for stowing spare change. After being inspired by the wrapped glutinous rice...
