Happy May Day, internet crafty blog world of friendly folk! I’m trying to swallow my nervousness about writing a sewing tutorial, because there are about a bajillion people who know more about sewing than I do, so I’m putting this out into the universe with the caveat that I’m sure there are 47 ways to…
The Dresden Plate Skirt: A Tutorial
I’ve been thinking a lot about how to use quilting techniques in clothing lately. After making the little hexagons for this outfit, I was inspired to do more. So, now, from my crazy 3 a.m. big lightbulb idea, I’d like to introduce: the Dresden Plate Skirt! And tutorial! (really, really long tutorial.) Are you guys…
A Brief Disruption of Twill Tape Week
Tomorrow we’re posting our grand finale for Twill Tape week. Already? We know. We could have done a month. And the roundup has some really fun ideas, many of which came from our own crafterhours readers. But TODAY? We’re taking a teeny tiny little break to be the Creative Guests on UCreate. We can hardly…
Twill Tape Week: Printing on Twill Tape
Would you like to try to print on twill tape? Okay, I say “try” because there are quite a few variables. Before I get into them, I will say that the printing that Twill Tape Guy has done for us has been great, and we’ve ironed it to be sure that it’s heat-set before washing,…
Twill Tape Week: Peeking Bag and a GIVEAWAY!
Well, Twill Tape Week might be nearing the end but it isn’t exactly winding down. You can find us today over at EverythingEtsy.com with a twill tape drawstring “Peeking Bag” tutorial and a GIVEAWAY courtesy of Twill Tape Guy. A gift certificate to spend any way you like AND a yard of custom-printed tape sounds…