Find items that you can do-it-yourself with these How To Make Free Patterns & Tutorials and Recipes; home decor, clothes, stuffed animals, gifts, bags & Purses.
I found a Crochet Koala Amigurumi Pattern in the Woman's Day website and I have some off-white and gray organic cotton yarns on hand, so I made a pair of these small little stuffed koalas for my kids in reverse color. [Update: Sorry that Woman's Day has removed the pattern link, please get the pattern...
This crochet beaded necklace is gorgeous, and you can learn how to make one yourself. Get the free crochet pattern right here and start crocheting one for yourself or a girl's friend. Remember the promise I made at the introduction section of Johanna's guest post? After being inspired by her crochet lace bead, I decided...
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....
I am super excited to share this detailed guide with you on creating your own spooktacular Halloween skeleton costume. I'll walk you through two awesome techniques: stencil painting and applique. Plus, I've got a free downloadable skeleton template to make things even easier for you. Let's have some crafty fun! If you find yourself short...
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...
If you happened to find some paper cores or paper tubes from your kitchen, toilet, badminton court, craft room, or writing table, please don't throw them away, ... recycle them into these yarn-wrapped pencil holders and get back to school!!!! There are many sources that you can get the paper tube for free, just to...
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...
This is the 3rd raffia yarn crochet project I did in a row, I really get crazy about it. But, after Daisy Brooch, I am going back to my other crafts, like sewing, knitting, etc... they were yelling at me for leaving them alone for too long. Guess what I have to take turns for...
Isn't the summer weather just lovely? Some folks enjoy soaking up the sun, but for me, it's a bit too much. I've decided to make a cute crochet straw hat to keep my head and face protected. I feel like I need this hat all year round, especially with the sun's harmful UV rays around...
This is a drawstring crochet straw beach bag I designed and made with raffia yarn recently. The crochet raffia yarn is thin and flat plastic-like strips, softer than jute and hemp twine. It is easy to crochet, and the result is surprisingly soft and gentle to touch. This shoulder beach bag is made by a double...
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...
Where has the time gone? I can't believe that July is ending..... Actually, I completed this knitted vest for my son in May but am only able to post it now... vest knitting pattern writing is time-consuming. I used circular needles all the way for this knitted vest pattern. Firstly, I can save up a...
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 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...
Isn't this beautiful??? Learn how to crochet a hat with colorful YoYo puffs. Together with a wide brim, it makes a perfect sun hat for spring and summer. Simply love its cuteness and I am sure every little girl deserves to have one in their lifetime. Recently, I have done 2 halter tops (a knitted...
Make Tissue Paper Carnations by learning how to make tissue paper flowers. The tutorial is straightforward and easy to follow; even children can complete it with only minimal assistance from an adult. The ideal gift for Mother's Day. Well, I must admit that I need to be more efficient when it comes to blogging….. This...
This pretty halter top is suitable for little girls or you could add a round or two to make the square bigger for adult sizes.
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...
Summer is coming for most parts of the world, so as the knitting pattern of this summer cooling bareback halter top for a little girl!!!! My daughter loves it so much, she wishes to wear it every day but if only I made a few for her to interchange lol.... 6 months (read here for...
Crochet a chic designer-inspired bag with the loop stitch. The yarn is made of poly jersey interlock fabric, which gives the bag a lustrous finish.
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...
Look what I have just completed! I told you that I haven't got enough with locker hooking, I just made a locker hook rug. This craft is really hooking me up. If you don't know how to do this, I have the tutorials for it, from the basic preparation to how to locker hook and the finishing touch. Hover...
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...
Let's get into the tutorial on how to make this auspicious Chinese New Year ornament decoration for the Chinese New Year. 恭喜发财， 迎春接福， 新年快乐， 万事如意! 恭贺全球华人庆丰年! These are the common words that we wish each other during Chinese New Year. Hopping best wishes will bring good wealth, happiness, good luck, auspicious, prosperity, good health during...
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...
I made this kitty coin purse for my absent-minded daughter who always lost or misplace her belongings. The size of the Kitty Coin Purse is just nice to keep some coins and small notes that she can put in her school uniform's pocket. The dimension is 8.5cm (W) x 8cm (H) [3 ¼" x 3"]....
Here is the last part of the locker hooking craft. We continue from the basic preparation in locker hook and how to locker hook; now, let's finish up the final step on your locker hooking project and make it into drink coasters. Aren't you excited when you are approaching the finish line of a project?...
In order to complete the Pom-Pom Snowman with a beautiful hat, I crochet a Santa Hat for the snowman ornament to wear. The Santa Hat Crochet Pattern is built from easy and quick-to-make single crochet with continuous rounds and a decrement of stitches. The pom-pom snowman with this Santa Hat is part of the embellishment...
I make this snowman ornament for the Christmas stockings I made for my kids. Click the link to get the tutorial on the final Christmas Stocking. Scroll down for the crochet snowman pattern. This is a quick and easy crochet pattern for a snowman ornament. You can get the crafts supplies easily in the yarn...
