Since there are two bloggers that make crafterhours happen, and Jess of Craftiness is not Optional asked crafterhours to participate in her Knock-Off event with Kojo Designs appropriately called “The Sincerest Form of Flattery”– she got two knock-offs for the price of one. A double bonus for you, too, right? If you head on over, you’ll see how…
Keyhole Cut-Out Bodice: A Tutorial
Due to a few requests and questions, I thought I’d post a couple pictures to help you guys out if you want to make a cut-out on the back of your dress like this: Or you can go way overboard like I did here: And remember you’re not limited to a circle. You can do…
Upcycled Puffer Shrug: A Tutorial
Really, not all diapers are ready for disposal, right? There are plenty that are barely used and have plenty of life left in them. Knock off any contents, let them air- or sun-dry a bit, and they’re ready to be upcycled. And the puff-factor supplied by what is essentially batting and a whole lot of…
All-In-One Facings: A Tutorial
Here’s a tutorial for a technique that I use a ton. It’s not particularly hard, just hard to explain, and I haven’t found any good, clear instructions for it on the internet. It’s called an all-in-one facing, and you can use it for sleeveless dresses, shirts, vests, basically anything that doesn’t have sleeves and needs…
I-know-where-it-goes Drawer Stickers: a Tutorial
Do you have a member of household who feels a bit challenged trying to figure out what goes in which drawer? Sigh. I do. I know it’s all part of the learning process, but I thought these might help lessen the learning curve in this area. Since someone relishes removing eeeevery single article of clothing…