Make your own colorful buttons with thick wood branches from your own backyard using this tutorial by Mark Montano. I love the natural, but colorful look of these homemade buttons! You will need to use some power tools to create … Read More ...
21 Fruit Themed Projects to Sew
With pineapples, watermelon and other fruits being such a trendy icon for the Summer, I just had to share this roundup of 21 cute sewing projects that are fruit themed!
The pineapple has been trending for a while now, but … Read More ...
How to Make Fabric Labels at Home
Here is a step by step video tutorial for how to make fabric labels at home, by Domenica Tootell at Easy Sewing For Beginners. Domenica also includes a step by step photo tutorial along with a downloadable PDF as well.… Read More ...
Great Gift Idea: Make a “Start A New Hobby Kit”
Are you looking for a fresh DIY gift idea or something creative to donate as a silent auction item? Check out this fun “Start A New Hobby” kit that Stephanie, from the blog Swoodson Says, made!
Stephanie made hers an … Read More ...
DIY Modular Felt Coasters
I recently came across these Modular Felt Coasters on the Purl Soho blog and I loved how bright and happy they are! After all of the Christmas colors, if can be good to get a dose of Summer-y colors, right?… Read More ...
Pattern Designers Who Allow You To Sell Your Work Using Their Patterns
Do you sew using pdf patterns found online? Do you sell the handmade items you have made using those patterns?
Stephanie from Swoodson Says rounded up a list of PDF pattern designers who encourage and support handmade sellers to use … Read More ...
DIY Convertible Harvest Apron / Produce Bag
If you have a garden, you are going to LOVE this idea! I’m in the process of moving, so I don’t currently have a Summer garden, but once I get moved and do have my garden again, this is on … Read More ...
DIY Fingerless Gloves from a Sweater
I think these Fingerless Gloves by Annette from Fiber Artsy are so cute, not to mention super duper easy! Annette shares this fast and fun tutorial for making fingerless gloves from an old sweater. Thye look like they’re knitted, but … Read More ...
Dalek Dress For Halloween « Randommization
Is it too early for me to plan my 2012 halloween costume?
The Sewing Summit – a modern sewing & blogging & social media conference
The Sewing Summit is happening this October in Salt Lake City. It looks like a lot of fun. If you’re in the area you should check this out. It looks like a great deal at 275.00 for a full weekend … Read More ...
Giveaway: Rebecca Pearcy Textiles | Family Style
check out this link for a sweet Rebeccas Pearcy textile giveaway: Giveaway: Rebecca Pearcy Textiles | Family Style.… Read More ...
Call for thoughts on Uniquely You Dress Form
I’m thinking of getting a Uniquely You Dress Form. I would love to hear other’s thoughts on this.
It seem good because it is pinable. However, how adjustable is it? Like, what if I get larger or smaller? Also, … Read More ...
The bow belt tutorial
So very vintage-y! Totally adorbs bow belt tutorial by Casey Brown Designs.
Get the the bow belt tutorial!… Read More ...
Book Review – Mary Adams – The Party Dress
I’m really enjoying The Party Dress by Mary Adams
! Her dresses are lovely and inspiring and her writing is very down to earth and enjoyable.
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t sewing in one way or another. … Read More ...
VintageSewing.info – Help for recreating vintage patterns
This looks like a great vintage sewing pattern resource. They are cataloging sewing books that are in the public domain. You can search by decade or by keyword or by type of sewing.
What a great resource and very def. … Read More ...