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Basket weaving hasn't been so easy with this method: weave around a cardboard frame. Originally, I saw this easy basket-weaving method in a Japanese craft magazine; I searched around for the template but couldn't find it anywhere locally or online. So, I built it based on my dimensions. I would say that this is a...
This is the last tutorial on how to fully recycle an outgrown denim dress into a 4-piece outfit: make a denim rosette brooch out of a sleeve and its hem. I got this idea from the denim-roll brooch I made from a jean's side seam, which was meant to match my 100% recycled tote bag....
So, you have seen the denim vest and the denim skirt refashioned from an outgrown denim dress in my recent 2 tutorials. Today, the third tutorial in the series is about sewing a reversible double-ring denim belt. The material of this denim belt was originally the bottom hem salvaged from the denim dress. Not only...
This is the denim skirt I refashioned from an outgrown denim dress I mentioned in the earlier post. This is the second part of the refashioning project after I made the top of a denim vest. There are another 2 tutorials, a reversible belt and a denim rosette brooch, all made from a single piece...
This is the first tutorial to start off with the outgrown denim dress recycling series - splitting the denim dress and sew the top part into a denim vest with a ruffled edge; one of the upcycle tutorials among the 4-piece of garments + accessories sewing projects. There were a few options in my mind...
This week, I am going to write a series of tutorials on how to refashion old clothes. I have converted an outgrown jeans dress and sewn it into 4-piece kid's clothing + accessories. Each refashions tutorial on the denim dress will illustrate how I convert the salvaged materials from the denim dress and turn them...
I was up late in my sewing room working on some adorable garden bug applique patterns and designing a few cute onesies for my 7-month-old godson. I wanted to make sure he had them to take home after his long holiday with his mom. These garden bug applique patterns were created using simple symmetrical shapes...
It seems like just yesterday that I sewed the chenille bib for the babies. Now, the bib can no longer comfortably fit onto the necks of the growing-up toddlers. They need a bib extender to continue serving their little "masters." I am not sure if anyone used this method—sewing bib extensions. As a thrifty mom, buying new...
Tired of normal square or rectangle pillow in your house? Why not spruce up your home decor with this safety sign triangle pillow? I got a triangle pillow form/pillow insert from Downlite and am happy to see how good is the quality, especially the blended feather and down filling, and the polka-dot lining. The other 2...
So, you've found a nice shorts sewing pattern that you are dying to sew, but..... the length just doesn't seem right, too short? too long? Here is the altering sewing pattern tutorial to show you how to alter the length of the shorts in 3 simple steps. Shortening is easy, just cut away the extra...
This probably is the most "luxurious" & comfortable weekend short pants I have ever made for myself - "The Weekender". It is a pair of fully lined above-the-knee shorts with elastic waistband. The underlining makes the short pants so stable that it prevents the tendency of "seating" through wear and also hiding away underwear lines....
Hey, crafty hearts and nimble fingers! Get ready to stitch up some love with our heart sachet project, transforming them into a swoon-worthy Valentine's Day garland that'll make Cupid's own heart skip a beat! Another 2 days to the "V" Day, the Valentine's Day!!!! Most of the time, Valentine's Day comes within the 15-day festivity...
Don't know what to do with your fabric scraps leftover from the previous sewing projects? Why not utilize them to sew some cute bunny sachets. Fill the bunny sachets with different materials to make them into various useful items.
Chinese New Year (CNY) is just around the corner, I am spring cleaning and decorating my house during the weekends. I need a new gift basket this year so I made this - a hexagon gift basket which is "flatten-able". Simply tie it up to construct a steady hexagon gift basket. It is easy to...
Either in-person or via the web, it is my pleasure to have met many handicraft hobbyists that generously share their works and creativity. I am glad to have this site that brings us closer to each other. It is you, dear readers that shared your ingenious ideas with me to develop and create more. It...
Looking to create a special and thoughtful baby shower gift for a friend who is expecting? You can easily sew a beautiful Chenille bib using this downloadable bib sewing pattern. It's the perfect way to show your love and care for the new arrival. Chenille? Chenille Cut? Slash Chenille? Heirloom Cut Chenille? Faux Chenille? Fake...
Having a reversible tote bag is like having 2 bags in one, now with the adjustable strap, you can have even more styling with it. Be it full length till your hip and sling across your chest, or shorten it till just below your armpit, inside out or outside in, style it with your mood...
Little did I know that creating a Halloween No-Sew Pumpkin Tutu costume for my daughter would be so straightforward. Cutting and tying tulle to make the dress was a surprisingly simple task. Just like the Skeleton Costume I made for my son, this No-Sew Pumpkin Tutu is a quick and easy Halloween costume to make....
This is the cutest sock skeleton doll couple I have ever seen. You can make yours with the details sewing free pattern and tutorial. I think this is the most spooky cute handmade I have ever made ... ha ha ha... Even I feel eerie watching them sitting there... Welcome the Mr. & Mrs. Sock...
Sew to make a blown puffer fish stuffed animal and home decor out of a microfiber chenille mitten.... from square to sphere.... and turn a household's cleaning glove into a kid's loving soft toy. With a short elastic cord attached to it and hang it in your car, stroller, or even playpen for your kids...
This Owl Key Pouch / Holder is a great idea to sew as a gift for friends & relatives on any occasion. The use of contrasting colors for the lining gives a funky feel. However, to make it look more harmonious, you can choose a coordinating color for the fabric/lining choice. Keep your keys in...
Sewing a shirred sundress is very easy, I swear!!!! It looks complicated than the actual work, don't let it frighten you off. If you haven't tried one, you should try soon after reading this how-to. This summer dress is also a quick sewing project, I completed it in less than 2 hours, a great project...
Let's get some extra-ordinary experience in sewing with sock by making a sock cat stuffed animal. To create a plushie of a kitten, you will only need one sock. Excellent sewing pattern for the solitary sock that couldn't find its pair. Let's see how to sew this cute little cat stuffed animal, called Lenny. Guest...
Ready to sew something fun and practical? With this free sewing pattern and easy-to-follow tutorial, you can whip up an adorable small drawstring bag in no time! It's perfect for storing little treasures, gifting, or organizing your favorite items. Plus, you get to play with fabrics and customize a unique patchwork design that’s totally your...
I was fascinated by sewing a plush toy after having great pleasure in making a turtle pincushion sewing kit, piggy pillow, and tiger softies. To keep the momentum going and try out other free patterns, I searched around and found this little puppy plush toy in Woman's Day (Get the free puppy pattern & instructions...
Let's dressed-up your note book and personalized it to your taste with a new cover!!!! Sew a notebook cover of your own by using this note book cover sewing pattern. I made my own note book cover after buying a cheap notebook from the stationery shop! Why spend more on the cover that I will...
This is the trifold wallet I sewed by using the flower applique couching that I embroidered earlier on. You can get the pattern and tutorial of the embroidery work from the link. Designing and sewing this triFold wallet only took me a night to complete (with the embroidery face ready), but being a novice in Illustrator,...
I've been fascinated with the couching stitch in embroidery lately, so I created this Couching Flower Applique embroidery to give it a try. All I can say that this stitch is super easy to sew and the laid work across the edge of the Couching Flower Applique is awesome. Just look at my first try...
I fell in love with this "Love In The Afternoon" sundress from Twinkle when I saw it featured in Threads Magazine 2 months ago. A cocoon shape (with a narrowing bottom hem) with an origami-inspired shoulder strap and the zig-zag topstitching on the bust band are those features that caught my eye... moreover, it is...
Be it a pair of boxer shorts or a pair of sports shorts... it is a perfect gift to celebrate Father's Day this summer! I sewed this pair of boxer shorts for my hubby. It is from a pattern I copied from his old favorite sports shorts with some modifications on the front pockets. The...
Discover how to make a Ruffles Flower Corsage HeadBand. This Ruffles Flower can be removed from the headband and worn as a brooch on its own. It is May, the month for the mother's day celebration... I am not going to do anything for myself, instead, I am making some pretty things for the 2...
Animal-themed crafts have given me a lot of inspiration, and I've always had so much joy designing sock plush toys and Amigurumi for the little ones. However, not forgetting all my fellow sewers out there, this project is for you! This turtle pincushion pattern is a useful all-in-one kit that you could use to store...
Ever find that there are always not enough pockets in the bag? This tutorial on how to sew a pocket with 6 slip pocket compartments will come in handy for your next bag sewing project. After sewing the zipper pocket, this slip pocket tutorial is the second how to sew a pocket for my crochet...
Do you want a zipper pocket to show only the zipper and not the outline of the pocket's seams? This is the sewing tutorial you are looking for. This is one of the pockets I sewed for my Loopy Shaggy Bag. The bag's lining has two pocket compartments, together with a slip pocket. What’s Next:
We often talk about upcycling trash and garbage, but one thing we all have in abundance that gets thrown out or donated is old fabric in the form of clothing, bedsheets, and towels. Let's learn how to make a rag rug. This thick, soft, and puffy woven rug is an excellent way to give these...
My mum passed me 2 bundles of old bedsheets she found during spring cleaning. She knows that I love to recycle and am able to make something good out of them. The first idea that came to my mind was a braided rag rug. Yes, with all these rotten bedsheets, I can make lots of...
This Tiger Coin Purse is the original idea of what I want to design and make instead of the kitty coin purse!!!! The test purse turned out too gentle and cute, so I made it into a kitty purse. This one, with the ferocious look, it resembles more like a tiger now 🙂 This purse...
How do you sew a unique treat holder? This sewing pattern and tutorial make use of various fabrics to create a variety of color themes. Sewing treat holders for various festivals is a fantastic sewing project If you are done with the treat serving, you can transform the bigger treat holder into a kid's toy...
Well, I did another simple sewing of a Chinese Ornament to decorate my pussy willows using silk and a red packet. Unlike the previous Locker Hook Ornament, the process of sewing one of these simple ornaments took only about 10 minutes. If you make a few in one shot by doing batch sewing, the average...
This is the free sewing pattern and tutorial to make a 12" x 10" soft pillow in piggy shape. In this tutorial, I used 2 body towels to sew a pair of cute piggy pillows. However, you may use other materials to sew it, for example, plush, flannel, microfiber fabrics, etc.
I can't help it, I replicated this cute tiger - I am a copy cat, omg!!! Read how I Replicate Plush Toy and adapt the method to make yours. The origin of this tiger is a "limited edition" stuffed-toy mascot of a 100% Malaysian made Chinese New Year movie, "大日子- Woohoo!" (Big Day - Woohoo!)....
Chinese New Year is approaching, 14 Feb 2010.... same day as Valentine's day, this year we have double celebrations!!! Woo Hoo!!! I am so excited as this is the most happening festival in a year. Here is the "Wheel Of Fortune Coasters" sewing tutorial that brings lucks and happiness to you. This year, I made...
