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May 9, 2008

HOW TO - Make an Adipose Monster

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If you're a fan of Doctor Who and ever wondered how to make yourself an Adipose Monster, the wait is over--thanks to this easy tutorial by My Imaginary Boyfriend's Erika Kern.

Posted by Jenny Ryan | May 9, 2008 12:00 PM
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May 8, 2008

Amy Butler Laptop Cover and MP3 Case Pattern

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Give your technology a bit of handmade love with the Amy Butler Laptop Cover and MP3 Case pattern ($12.95) now available at Reprodepot.com.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | May 8, 2008 05:00 PM
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HOW TO - Make a Yoga Mat Bag

yoga mat tutorial Meream from Bored and Crafty blog posted instructions on how to make your own yoga mat bag. I love Meream's other clever bags, but I'm also glad she gave us something simple that we can all try to make.

Related
HOW TO - Make a Guitar Bag
• Meream's Piano Bag
• Meream's Leica camera bag

Posted by Michelle Kempner | May 8, 2008 07:00 AM
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May 6, 2008

Bandana Shirt/Dress for Girls Tutorial

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Daisy Janie shows you the steps on how to refashion a bandana shirt/dress for girls.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | May 6, 2008 09:00 AM
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HOW TO - Sew a Faux-Smocked Dress

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KBang on BurdaStyle has a tutorial on how to sew a quick, easy, and flattering faux-smocked dress or as the title of her project states "eight dollar dress". I love the simplicity of it and how you can vary it with different fabric prints, add straps, or pockets.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | May 6, 2008 08:00 AM
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May 5, 2008

HOW TO - Sew a Gathered Cap Sleeve

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Jen points us towards the new tutorial on Wikstenmade, which explains how to adapt a sewing pattern to have a cute gathered cap sleeve. I'm definitely bookmarking this for my summer sewing projects.

Posted by Jenny Ryan | May 5, 2008 05:00 PM
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Selvedge Scarf

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Jodie from RicRac has been collecting her selvedge scraps for a long time and the results are well worth it--she's made a bag out of them in the past (which we featured here), and now she's back with this beautiful scarf! I love the idea of not letting a single scrap of fabric go to waste, especially when the end result is so unique.

Posted by Jenny Ryan | May 5, 2008 11:00 AM
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May 2, 2008

HOW TO - Take Measurements

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Sew, Mama, Sew shows you how to take detailed measurements of your body so you can buy (and customize) the right sewing patterns for you.

Posted by Jenny Ryan | May 2, 2008 05:00 PM
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HOW TO - Make Criss-Cross Coasters

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Jenny from Allsorts teaches us how to make these sweet criss-cross coasters, using a very clever stitching and turning method. I can't wait to try!

Posted by Jenny Ryan | May 2, 2008 01:00 PM
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HOW TO - Sew a Toadstool

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Lucykate Crafts shows you how to sew up one of these lovely fabric toadstools. I can't wait to make a few for myself in a variety of fun patterns.

Posted by Jenny Ryan | May 2, 2008 07:00 AM
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Why Use a Topstitching Needle?

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Pink Chalk Studio weighs in on when and why to use a topstitching needle as opposed to a regular ol' universal needle--if her photo illustrations don't convince you, I don't know what will.

Posted by Jenny Ryan | May 2, 2008 06:00 AM
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May 1, 2008

Birch Print Felt Wall Hanging


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Ann at Still Dottie has a tutorial for making this 3D-effect birch felt wall hanging to spruce (well, birch) up your blank spaces.

Posted by Becky Stern | May 1, 2008 04:00 PM
Home and Garden, Sewing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Arts & Crafts Utility Belt


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Instuctrables user xmsmoonx (Vanessa Jenkins) made a how-to for useful utility pockets you can attach to any standard belt to have your arts and crafts supplies right at hand when you need them. (Thanks, Steve!)

Posted by Becky Stern | May 1, 2008 02:20 PM
101, Organization, Sewing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Brooch Keeper Tutorial

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Michelle at Quiltingmick has a tutorial on how to make this fun brooch keeper, perfect for keeping all your cute, crafty brooches you get at craft fairs!

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | May 1, 2008 10:00 AM
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April 30, 2008

Emmett's Robot

emmett soft robot Flickr member bitterbethany was inspired to make Emmett's robot by the work of Jess Hutchinson and Hillary Lang. Found via Geek Crafts as part of a roundup of 13 crafty robots.

Posted by Michelle Kempner | Apr 30, 2008 01:00 PM
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HOW TO: Repair the Heels of Athletic Shoes

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Gearing up for our upcoming Shoe issue with CRAFT: 07, we love the idea of mending, especially when it comes you your favorite shoes. Instructables user Neffk gives us handy tips on how to repair the heels of athletic shoes.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Apr 30, 2008 10:00 AM
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Porsche Bedspread to Dress

porsche bed spread to dress Melissa Fehr made a 1950 style dress out of a vintage Porsche duvet cover that she found on ebay. She used Simplicity pattern 3780. She looks speedy.

Related
Refashion Ikea curtains and pillowcases into skirts

Posted by Michelle Kempner | Apr 30, 2008 06:00 AM
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April 29, 2008

HOW TO - Sew a Soft Camera Case

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Pink Penguin shows you how to create this simple and stylish soft case to protect your camera--I like how it looks almost like a stylish clutch purse. [via]

Posted by Jenny Ryan | Apr 29, 2008 03:00 PM
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HOW TO - Cut Slippery Fabric

how to cut slippery fabric Learn how to cut out slippery fabric courtesy of Burda Style. Now only if sewing slippery fabric were so easy.

Posted by Michelle Kempner | Apr 29, 2008 09:00 AM
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April 28, 2008

Refashioned Sweater to Cardigan

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One Pearl Button takes a simple V-neck sweater and refashions it into a lovely cardigan complete with crochet flower embellishments in her refashioned sweater tutorial.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Apr 28, 2008 07:00 AM
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