This is the cutest fabric bowl I have seen.All the previous fabric bowls I have seen just didn’t quite do it for me. My friend MamaPajama sent me this fabric bowl tutorial by imagine fabric. It’s reversible and I … Read More ...
Free clip art samples from Dover
You can sign up to get free clip art samples every week (or is it month?) from Dover Publications. Follow this link!
I just bought a couple of Dover clip art books to use in some silk screen designs. … Read More ...
Female Etsy sellers dissed. What do you think?
This article posted on Double X (link found on Modern Seamsters Facebook) is about how many women there are on Etsy and how they are all pathetic women trying to make money but can’t because they are not men. Or … Read More ...
Pacman swimsuit, anyone?
Trueup has a great post about swimsuit fabric. If you’ve ever thought about sewing your own swimsuit, or even if you haven’t, go check it out to see some of the possibilities. The spandex fabrics that are posted are … Read More ...
Creepy Queen Magazine – Your new source for alternative DIY and fashion
This new magazine focusing on the alternative side of the web look to be a great idea just starting out. Go check them out and give them some love!
… Read More ...Creepy Queen is a completely free online magazine/blog. We started
Hello Craft! and tips for applying to craft fairs.
Etsy Virtual Labs is a great way for the craft community to disseminate information. Like this upcoming lab on how to enter a craft fair, like any application how you present yourself can be very important and can change from … Read More ...
How to make your own makeup
This is a great Instructable on how to make your own mineral makeup by scoochmaroo.
Materials list:
# Micronized Titanium Dioxide
# Zinc Oxide
# Sericite Mica – Matte Finish
# Magnesium Stearate
# Yellow, Red & Brown Iron … Read More ...
How to make a fabric belt
Many vintage style dresses have a belt made from matching fabric and it’s a great look that flatters most body shapes.
Threads has a really good tutorial with several styles of fabric belt to choose from.… Read More ...
Buy a whole bunch and make some great wallpaper.
Making your own wallpaper out of some screenprinted images is such a fun idea!
… Read More ...You could buy a whole bunch and make some great wallpaper. Or you could buy one and use it as a note card, put in a
Book Review – Fantastic popups and paper puppets
This zebra in a a smoking jacket drinking a cocktail puppet is so amazing!
… Read More ...“Festive Zebra” is a flat paper cutout puppet on a golden rod. Pull the decorative tabbed string and the Zebra takes a sip from his martini.
A new Modern Seamster issue is out – free indie sewing magazine
The second issue of Modern Seamster is out and it’s still free and online only. This issue brings some new features and columns, including Dear Ms. Pinkingshears and What We Did, What We Saw and has tons of informative articles … Read More ...
How to make a skirt with godets
Make a godet skirt out of a pillowcase! This is a great tutorial from juniperl13 on Craftster.
You can find another tutorial on how to make a six paneled skirt with godets on The sewing Divas. Their tutorial … Read More ...
Duct tape fabric and other useful things – like prom dresses!
Don’t ask me why I was looking up duct tape fabric because I can’t remember exactly but I found this site called The Duct Tape Club that has so many fun looking duct tape crafts. Duct tape comes in so … Read More ...
Now I need to go find a good vintage sheet.
I like this article on WikiHow with instructions for making a cute summer dress with an old bedsheet. The pattern making instructions look easy enough to follow if you’re not a total novice and the result is cute.
I … Read More ...
This Bedazzled tampon finger puppet looks a little worried
Dear Readers,
I’m sure what to say about this bedazzled tampon finger puppet except that I LOVE IT!
Enjoy,
Laura
P.S. Don’t you think it’s beady little eyes should be on cuteoverload?
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