How To Make A Tie Tutorial By Alma Stoller

Do you love wearing ties? How you always wanted top make one of your own? Well, Alma Stoller has a wonderful tutorial on her Alma Stoller blog showing you how. Enjoy.

How To Make A Tie

Copyright © 2010- All Rights Reserved - Written By Alma Stoller of Alma Stoller blog.

Here's what Alma had to say about her tutorial:  I heart ties, but I have yet to find a cool one that actually fits. Men's ties are either too wide, too long or too 'ugh'. Boy's ties are too short and the fabric is always too 'blah'. It is never small enough, long enough, pretty or flattering enough. Traditional tie making is a total drag. You have to cut one length on the bias and the other length on the grain of the fabric. Then you have to cut interfacing and the lining. By the time I was done cutting, I couldn't tell what was what. So, here is a colorful and easy alternative. I know I am not the only one out there dying to get her tie fix on. So for all you tie-loving gals out there. This one is for you. Make it and Rock it. Any color, any size, any design you want.

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Copyright © 2003-2012 - All Rights Reserved - Alma Stoller of Alma Stoller blog. Alma is an artist, designer, and blogger.

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Rufty Tufty Boys Beanie Hat Tutorial By Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog

If you love to knit and are looking for a beanie to make for a little boy then you'll be pleased to know that Ros Coffey has a tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to make a "Rufty Tufty Boys Beanie Hat." Have fun knitting.

Rufty Tufty Boys Beanie Hat

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.

Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial:  I have found lots of hats for little girls but hats for little boys are few and far between, so using the classic beanie design which uses multiples of eight stitches and knits in the round, I came up with a little number in cotton, which is both soft, structured and textured. They are such a quick knit I have made four for my first Spring Craft Show on Saturday, fingers crossed that they sell well!

Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.

Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .

Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .

Weston Woollies - A Cabled Hat and Scarf Pattern Tutorial By Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog

Do you like to knit? Are you looking for a great gift? If you do and you are then you'll be pleased to know that Ros Coffey has a tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to knit a cable hat and scarf.

Weston Woollies - A cabled hat and scarf pattern

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.

Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial:  This is a hat and scarf created as a Christmas gift for my friend Miss Weston, hence the name, Weston Woollies, she is very much a hat, scarf and mittens girl in the Winter.

Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.

Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .

Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .

Puffed & Cuffed Shorts Tutorial By Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade

Kids clothes are just so much fun to make.  If you're looking for an adorable pair of shorts to make you'll be happy to know that Cassandra Hodges has a wonderful tutorial on her  Cass Can Sew  blog showing you how.

Puffed & Cuffed Shorts Tutorial

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade

Here's what Cassandra had to say about her tutorial: A little while ago, I whipped up these cute as a button puffy pinwale shorts for Hannah. I put the call out via here, Twitter and  the Cass Can Sew Facebook page for a name & got some very comical and interesting suggestions. After much deliberation, I have dubbed them the Puffed & Cuffed Shorts. And as promised.... I bring you the tutorial!!!

Please respect Cassandra's TERMS OF USE:  Unless stated otherwise, tutorials from Cass Can Sew are for personal use. If you wish to sell items made from Cass Can Sew tutorials, please request permission. If you make and post anything inspired by Cass Can Sew a link to the blog will be greatly appreciated. Giving credit where credit is due is only fair.

Cassandra's Bio: Cassandra lives in a little seaside community, just north of Brisbane, Australia with her Musician partner & two gorgeous girls. Her passion lies in creating a variety of items without patterns & sharing her tips with the crafting community. She writes with a lot of humor and fun and vintage has become a real signature for her. Her creations from thrifted fabrics and linen have that old world beauty with a new practicality and purpose. Recently, she launched her online store, Rosylou Handmade, where she sells her gorgeous items made from vintage fabrics.

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved -  Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade .

Please visit her Rosylou Handmade Etsy shop website at  http://www.etsy.com/shop/RosylouHandmade, her Cass Can Sew blog at http://www.casscansew.blogspot.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassCanSew, and her Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/cass_can

Sewing 101 - Part 1 and Part 2 Tutorials By Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog

Have you always wanted to learn how to sew but find patterns intimidating.  Well, if you have then you'll  be pleased to know that Ros Coffey has a 2-part Sewing 101 tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to read a pattern and make an infant's dress.

Sewing 101 - How to Use a Pattern - The Preparation
Sewing 101 - Part 2 - Making Up

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.

Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial:  The Pattern - I wrote at the beginning of the year that we would go back to basics over the year and it came home to me this week, that some people may not have been taught to do some of the techniques that I take for granted. This is what happens when Mrs Logan got you through your Needlecraft & Dress O level at the Convent! So I thought we might take a look at how to make clothes and use patterns together with the weird and wonderful language and terms used, so with this in mind I am going to make some baby clothes.

The Dress - Welcome back after drinking your coffee and your break. Now let the real fun begin, we are going to start sewing in earnest, but of course, you know that we are not going straight to the machine, switch on your iron, get the instructions to hand and collect a couple of scraps of the fabric which you have cut out.

Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.

Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .

Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .

A Little Bit Of Luxury - Alpaca Wrist Warmers Tutorial By Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog

My sister is going to love the next tutorial.  You see, she raises alpacas and is always looking for ideas of what to make from the yarn.  If you like to knit and love the soft feel of alpaca yarn then you'll be pleased to know that Ros Coffey has a tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to make alpaca wrist warmers.   My sister's going to love it.

A Little Bit Of Luxury - Alpaca Wrist Warmers

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.

Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial:  I have finally had the chance to write up the pattern for the wrist warmers... as you may remember they came about because a sample ball was sent to the LYS and I got to play with it.

Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.

Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .

Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .

I HEART Sleep Shorts Free Tutorial By Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade

Kids clothes are just so much fun to make.  If you're looking for an adorable pair of shorts to make you'll be happy to know that Cassandra Hodges has a wonderful tutorial on her  Cass Can Sew  blog showing you how.

I HEART Sleep Shorts Tutorial

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade

Here's what Cassandra had to say about her tutorial: Not long ago I showed you how to make a super easy singlet. Today as promised I'm showing you how I made a cute pair of shorts to match!

Please respect Cassandra's TERMS OF USE:  Unless stated otherwise, tutorials from Cass Can Sew are for personal use. If you wish to sell items made from Cass Can Sew tutorials, please request permission. If you make and post anything inspired by Cass Can Sew a link to the blog will be greatly appreciated. Giving credit where credit is due is only fair.

Cassandra's Bio: Cassandra lives in a little seaside community, just north of Brisbane, Australia with her Musician partner & two gorgeous girls. Her passion lies in creating a variety of items without patterns & sharing her tips with the crafting community. She writes with a lot of humor and fun and vintage has become a real signature for her. Her creations from thrifted fabrics and linen have that old world beauty with a new practicality and purpose. Recently, she launched her online store, Rosylou Handmade, where she sells her gorgeous items made from vintage fabrics.

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved -  Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade .

Please visit her Rosylou Handmade Etsy shop website at  http://www.etsy.com/shop/RosylouHandmade, her Cass Can Sew blog at http://www.casscansew.blogspot.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassCanSew, and her Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/cass_can

Totally Tubular Singlet Free Tutorial By Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade

If you love quick and easy to make singlets then you'll be happy to know that Cassandra Hodges has a wonderful tutorial on her Cass Can Sew  blog showing you how to make one.  Enjoy making your singlet.

Totally Tubular Singlet Tutorial

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade

Here's what Cassandra had to say about her tutorial: I love a quick and easy sewing project! This one is a cinch!!! Emily loves her new PJ's, so I thought I'd share with you how to make this yourself!


Please respect Cassandra's TERMS OF USE:  Unless stated otherwise, tutorials from Cass Can Sew are for personal use. If you wish to sell items made from Cass Can Sew tutorials, please request permission. If you make and post anything inspired by Cass Can Sew a link to the blog will be greatly appreciated. Giving credit where credit is due is only fair.

Cassandra's Bio: Cassandra lives in a little seaside community, just north of Brisbane, Australia with her Musician partner & two gorgeous girls. Her passion lies in creating a variety of items without patterns & sharing her tips with the crafting community. She writes with a lot of humor and fun and vintage has become a real signature for her. Her creations from thrifted fabrics and linen have that old world beauty with a new practicality and purpose. Recently, she launched her online store, Rosylou Handmade, where she sells her gorgeous items made from vintage fabrics.

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved -  Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade .

Please visit her Rosylou Handmade Etsy shop website at  http://www.etsy.com/shop/RosylouHandmade, her Cass Can Sew blog at http://www.casscansew.blogspot.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassCanSew, and her Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/cass_can

The Polka Dot Flower Headband Free Tutorial By Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade

Little girl headband are just so adorable.  If you agree and you are looking for an adorable flower headband to make you'll be happy to know that Cassandra Hodges has a wonderful tutorial on her  Cass Can Sew  blog showing you how.

The Polka Dot Flower Headband Tutorial

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade

Here's what Cassandra had to say about her tutorial: Welcome to my first ever tutorial! I had a few requests to post a tutorial on how to make the fabric flower that was in my last post, Little Red. So I thought I'd kill two birds with one stone (Gee! That sounds terribly un-environmental/uncaring/politically incorrect doesn't it!) make it fun and add it to a baby headband :o)

Please respect Cassandra's TERMS OF USE:  Unless stated otherwise, tutorials from Cass Can Sew are for personal use. If you wish to sell items made from Cass Can Sew tutorials, please request permission. If you make and post anything inspired by Cass Can Sew a link to the blog will be greatly appreciated. Giving credit where credit is due is only fair.

Cassandra's Bio: Cassandra lives in a little seaside community, just north of Brisbane, Australia with her Musician partner & two gorgeous girls. Her passion lies in creating a variety of items without patterns & sharing her tips with the crafting community. She writes with a lot of humor and fun and vintage has become a real signature for her. Her creations from thrifted fabrics and linen have that old world beauty with a new practicality and purpose. Recently, she launched her online store, Rosylou Handmade, where she sells her gorgeous items made from vintage fabrics.

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved -  Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade .

Please visit her Rosylou Handmade Etsy shop website at  http://www.etsy.com/shop/RosylouHandmade, her Cass Can Sew blog at http://www.casscansew.blogspot.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassCanSew, and her Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/cass_can

Long Mitten Free Tutorial by Christie Hurst of A Lemon Squeezy Home

Looking for a quick and easy way to make Long Mittens for your kids?  If you are then you'll be happy to know that Christie Hurst has a wonderful tutorial showing you how make long mittens.

Long Mittens: a Tutorial

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Christie of A Lemon Squeezy Home

Here's what Christie had to say about her tutorial:  This is likely my last tutorial for the rest of the month, just so’s you know. I wanted to get them up quickly so that you could use them this season!  And mittens would make a great gift!

Have you ever had your kid come in crying because they have snow down their sleeves?  I definitely have, and since my oldest son C was about 3 years old, I’ve just added a longer section onto gloves he had from the store.  That way snow stays off their arms, and their arms have an extra layer for warmth!

Then I realized how easy it would be to just make the mitten portion as well.  I’ve actually had this idea on my list since I started my blog in January!  So after nearly a year, I finally got around to it!

Please respect Christie's TERMS OF USE: Unless stated otherwise, you may use any of the items or tutorials I post for personal use. If you are wanting to sell items made from my tutorials, please ask me for permission!

If you make and post anything that I came up with, please post a link to my blog. If you sell any items on my website that was my idea, then you must post a link giving me credit (after asking permission to sell first).

Just give credit where it is due! Happy crafting!

Copyright © 2012- All Rights Reserved - Christie of Lemon Squeezy Shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/lemonsqueezyshop. Please visit her A Lemon Squeezy Home blog at http://alemonsqueezyhome.blogspot.com/

Upcycled Baby Clothing Creature by Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke

I just LOVE softies especially ones that can evoke sentimental memories. If you love to recycle and love creating sentimental memories from your children's clothing then you'll love Alisa Burke's Upcycled Baby Clothing Creatures tutorial. Turn your kids clothing into sentimental softies. What a great idea!

upcycled baby clothing creatures

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke

Here's what Alisa had to say about her tutorial: Our baby is growing like a weed and that means lots of clothing doesn't fit anymore! And while we haven't invested very much money in her wardrobe (thank goodness!), we still have some cute things that already hold lots of memories and I can't bear to get rid of. So I have been saving my favorite outfits to cut up and create a whole bunch of abstract and whimsical little creatures to keep in Lucy's room for future play time and to display as little mementos of her early years. As she continues to grow out of more clothing, I will keep adding more creature to the collection!

Please respect Alisa's TERMS OF USE:  I work really hard to come up with my art, tutorials, ideas, classes, inspiration and more. Please understand that everything I post on my blog is for your personal use only - not for resale or redistribution. Please contact me if you are interested in using anything that I share online-thank you!!!

For more information on Alisa's Terms of Use please CLICK HERE.

Alisa's Bio: Alisa Burke is a freelance painter and mixed media artist who studied fine art at Portland State University. With a background in painting and printmaking, a desire to explore and push materials, Alisa is always looking for new ways to break the rules and redefine art. She draws inspiration from street art, graffiti, art history and fashion and it is not uncommon to find her digging through the trash in hopes of recycling something unique use in her artwork.

Alisa’s paintings have been exhibited in a variety of galleries and her handmade, painted accessories are carried in a number of boutiques across the country. Her artwork has been featured in publications such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Quilting Arts, Where Women Create, Somerset Studios’ Haute Handbags, Art Doll Quarterly, and the University of San Diego Magazine. In addition to making art, Alisa teaches a variety of workshops nation wide. Alisa appeared as a guest artist on the DIY Network show Craft Lab and book Canvas Remix was released in spring 2008.

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke.

Please visit her Alisa Burke website at http://www.alisaburke.com and her Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog at http://www.alisaburke.blogspot.com. Her Alisa Burke Etsy shop is at http://alisaburke.etsy.com.

Handmade With Love - Gift Ideas For The Holidays - Ideas #61, #62, #63, #64 and #65

If you support handmade and love to give gifts from the heart then you're going to love our "Handmade With Love - Gift Ideas For The Holidays" series of posts.

The handmade ideas are taken from all the wonderful free Christmas articles, e-patterns, tutorials, graphics, stitcheries, craft projects and more that The Best Free Craft Articles blog contributors have to offer.

Here's ideas #61, #62, #63, #64 and #65:


Idea #61 - Have someone special who absolutely loves prim?  Prim sunflowers make a wonderful gift.




Fabric Prim Sunflowers

Copyright © 2007 - All Rights Reserved — Written By Denise Bailey - Denise is the owner of KKL Primitives


Idea #62 - Fairy dolls make enchanting gifts for all the doll lovers on your gift giving list.




Fairy doll tutorial

Copyright © 2009 - Written By Belinda Richardson of Metallic Dreams.
Please Note - As of 12/26/11 Fairy Doll tutorial is no longer available.


Idea #63 - Pint size pocket pillows make great stocking stuffers and tiny gifts.




Pint-Sized Pocket Pillows

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Lauren Brandy of Lauren Brandy.


Idea #64 - Recycled jeans ruffle skirt is a great eco-friendly and "green" gift.




Recycled Jeans Ruffle Skirt

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Bette Shaw of Bette's Tomorrows Treasures and By Your Hands.


Idea #65 - How about a beautiful butterfly wreath?




Butterfly Wreath Tutorial

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke.

Please respect each artist or crafters Terms Of Use for their free article.

I hope you are inspired to create handmade gifts of your own for the holidays.

Stay tuned for Ideas  #66, #67, #68, #69 and #70.

Handmade With Love - Gift Ideas For The Holidays - Ideas #31, #32, #33, #34 and #35

If you support handmade and love to give gifts from the heart then you're going to love our "Handmade With Love - Gift Ideas For The Holidays" series of posts.

The handmade ideas are taken from all the wonderful free Christmas articles, e-patterns, tutorials, graphics, stitcheries, craft projects and more that The Best Free Craft Articles blog contributors have to offer.

Here's ideas #31, #32, #33, #34 and #35:

Idea #31 - How about an adorable handmade cat pin?



Cat Pin Doll Pattern by Connie McBride Johnson
Copyright © 2007 - All Rights Reserved - Connie McBride Johnson.
  

Idea #32- A knitted hat make a wonderful gift for your favorite little girl.

Knitting Triumph!!....- Knitted Cloche Hat.

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Andrea Millington of Indigo Blue blog.

Idea #33 - A ruffled bubble skirt make a charming gift for a little girl.

The Ruffled Bubble Skirt TutorialCopyright © 2010 - Written by Christie of A Lemon Squeezy Home blog.

Idea #34 - How about a tee shirt pillow for your favorite little boy?.

Let's Make a T-Shirt Pillow!

Copyright © 2010 - Written by Deena Davis of EweNmePrintables.com and By Your Hands blog .

Idea #35 - A handmade poinsettia broach makes a festive holiday gift.

Poinsettia Brooch

Copyright © 2009 - Written By Colleen Mackinnon of Rag-a-Muffin Collectibles.

Please respect each artist or crafters Terms Of Use for their free article.

I hope you are inspired to create handmade gifts of your own for the holidays.

Stay tuned for Ideas  #36, #37, #38, #39 and #40.

Knitted Cloche Hat Free Pattern From Andrea Millington of Indigo Blue Designs

If you love to knit or crochet then you'll be happy to know that Andrea Millington of Indigo Blue Designs has a pattern on her Indigo Blue blog showing you how to make a Cloche hat. Enjoy.

Knitting Triumph!!....- Knitted Cloche Hat.

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Andrea Millington of Indigo Blue blog.

Here's what Andrea had to say about her pattern:  ....well it is for me! Our little knitting group at school have always said that they would like to make a knitted hat. Eventually we managed to narrow it done to a sort of cloche shape that may or may not have a flower or some kind of embellishment on it.  So, my colleague and I set to work looking for one and of course we would need to test it out first.


Please respect Andrea's TERMS OF USE:  I am more than happy to share my tutorials with you. You can use them to make projects for yourself, friends or family. Please do not use my tutorials to mass-produce items for sale. If you post your work online, please credit me (Andrea Millington) with the design and link to my Indigo Blue blog.  :-)

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Andrea Millington of Indigo Blue Designs. Andrea is a textiles teacher with a passion for making things.

Please visit her Indigo Blue Designs Etsy Shoppe @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/indigo1/, her Indigo Blue blog @ http://www.indigo-blue-designs.blogspot.com/, and her Indigo Blue Designs Folksy Shop at http://www.folksy.com/shops/indigobluedesigns.

Hummingbird Applique Free Tutorial by Jessica Levitt of Juicy Bits

Looking for a cute embellishment for a little girl's dress. If you are then you'll be happy to know that  Jessica Levitt has a wonderful tutorial on her Juicy Bits blog showing you how add a hummingbird applique.

74: it's never too late for love

Copyright © 2008 - Written By Jessica Levitt of Juicy Bits.

Here's what Jessica had to say about her tutorial:   Well, I embellished this little number for Aurora some time ago, with plans for a tutorial before Valentine's day. Now I'm just squeezing in some simple instructions (no pictures....sorry!) just in time. It's VERY easy, I promise, so if you need a little something for your sweetie to wear on heart day, you should be able to do it in an evening.

Please respect Jessica's TERMS OF USE:  My tutorials and e-patterns are the copyright of Jessica Levitt and are for personal use only.

Copyright © 2008-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Jessica Levitt of Juicy Bits.  Jessica is a mom, sewer, crafter and designer.

Please visit her Juicy Bits blog @ http://www.juicy-bits.typepad.com/.

Baby Blanket Gift Set - Part 1 and 2 Free Tutorials by Jessica Levitt of Juicy Bits

Are you looking for an adorable baby shower gift? If you are then you'll be happy to know that  Jessica Levitt has two wonderful tutorials on her Juicy Bits blog showing you how to make a baby blanket, bib, burp cloths, and onsie.

84: baby blanket gift set - part 1

Copyright © 2009 - Written By Jessica Levitt of Juicy Bits.

85: baby blanket gift set - part 2

Copyright © 2009 - Written By Jessica Levitt of Juicy Bits.

Here's what Jessica had to say about her tutorials:   I've decided to do this tutorial in two parts, because I have a feeling I'm going to get pretty wordy and I don't want it to be "the post that never ends." So this first part is how to make the blanket and part 2 is how to make the bib, burp cloths, and onsie.

I think this makes a really great baby shower gift. It's personal and homemade, but still elegant and doesn't take as long as a whole baby quilt.

There are, of course, a million different ways this could be done...I'll give you my reasoning as I go along and you can decide for yourself if you agree.

Please respect Jessica's TERMS OF USE:  My tutorials and e-patterns are the copyright of Jessica Levitt and are for personal use only.

Copyright © 2009-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Jessica Levitt of Juicy Bits.  Jessica is a mom, sewer, crafter and designer.

Please visit her Juicy Bits blog @ http://www.juicy-bits.typepad.com/.

Re-fashioned Girls Jeans Free Tutorial From Andrea Millington of Indigo Blue Designs

Kids grow up so fast nowadays - don't they?  Sometimes it seems liked they grow an inch a day!  That means the jeans you just bought or are their favorites to wear are too short.  What to do?  Well, re-fashion them.  To help you re-fashion them Andrea Millington of Indigo Blue Designs has a wonderful tutorial on her Indigo Blue blog showing you how to recycle girls jeans. 

Re-fashioned jeans for Sophie....

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Andrea Millington of Indigo Blue blog.

Here's what Andrea had to say about her tutorial:  Sophie is six and a half years old and already has long legs for her age. So she grows out of her jeans before they have hardly been worn. Girls jeans are so nice with lots of embroidery, beads sequin etc I wish that they made them this nice for us 'big girls'. Sophie hates to get rid of them because of all this sparkly loveliness so we alter them.


Please respect Andrea's TERMS OF USE:  I am more than happy to share my tutorials with you. You can use them to make projects for yourself, friends or family. Please do not use my tutorials to mass-produce items for sale. If you post your work online, please credit me (Andrea Millington) with the design and link to my Indigo Blue blog.  :-)

Copyright © 2008-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Andrea Millington of Indigo Blue Designs. Andrea is a textiles teacher with a passion for making things.

Please visit her Indigo Blue Designs Etsy Shoppe @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/indigo1/, her Indigo Blue blog @ http://www.indigo-blue-designs.blogspot.com/, and her Indigo Blue Designs Folksy Shop at http://www.folksy.com/shops/indigobluedesigns.

A Very First Birthday Outfit Free Tutorial by Ashley Hacksaw of Lil Blue Boo

Do you love to children's birthday parties - especially those with themes?  Well, if you do then you'll be happy to know that Ashley Hacksaw of  Lil Blue Boo has the most adorable tutorial on her Lil Blue Boo blog showing you how to make a very first birthday candle outfit.  How cute is that!

A Very First Birthday Outfit! (& Tutorial)

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Ashley Hacksaw of Lil Blue Boo.

Here's what Ashley had to say about her tutorial:  My friend Jenn asked me to make her daughter Callie's outfit for her big first birthday bash in a few days.....complete with cupcakes, ruffles, sprinkle fabric and a single birthday candle!

Please respect Ashley's TERMS OF USE: My tutorials and patterns are for personal use only.  Commercial use of any kind is prohibited without the written authorization of Ashley Hacksaw.

Copyright © 2009-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Ashley Hacksaw of Lil Blue Boo.   Ashley is a children's clothing designer, pattern designer, portrait & murals artist, and crafter.

Please visit  her Lil Blue Boo blog @ http://www.lilblueboo.blogspot.com/, her Clothing By Lil Blue Boo Etsy Shoppe at http://www.etsy.com/shop/lilblueboo, and her Lil Blue Boo Big Cartel shop at http://www.lilblueboo.bigcartel.com/.