Hello all you crafty people! Carolyn Wainscott here. Have you seen those beautiful Christmas trees converted from a mannequin and tree branches? I began seeing them before Christmas last year on Facebook and fell in … [Read More...]
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8 Retro Patterns for Christmas You Have to Make!
The holiday season is a great time to reflect back on all those great memories you had as a kid, and sometimes, you probably wish you could go back to a period when times were much simpler and the hustle-bustle of the … [Read More...]
Christmas Sewing Projects: DIY Christmas Stockings
When I think about Christmas, I think of a well-decorated tree, a fire crackling on the hearth, and, hanging right above the fireplace, a brightly-colored Christmas stocking hanging up and waiting for Santa. Now that … [Read More...]
Practical Secret Santa Gifts to Sew
I won't tell if you won't. I always love "Secret Santas," especially with my crazy family. In my mind, Secret Santa is just the newer version of a White Elephant party. There was always this Ferris Wheel shot glass set that … [Read More...]
14 DIY Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Am I the only one that can already hear the faint sound of "Jingle Bells" in the distance? Fall gives way to winter all too quickly every year, and before you know it, you've barely survived Thanksgiving, and the candy canes … [Read More...]
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Upcycled Sweater Bag Tutorial
Don't throw away those old sweaters! Feed your thrifty side and learn to refashion them into a beautiful bag. Today, Maureen Wilson from Made By Marzipan shares this tutorial on how to transform an old sweater into a bag: Have an old sweater on hand? I’ll show you how to transform it into an adorable handbag. I’ll provide the measurements of my bag, although you can certainly make your bag larger or smaller. Just be sure that you cut all of your fabric pieces the same size as your cut sweater pieces. 1) Begin by cutting through both layers … [Read More...]
