For Lovers of Arts and Crafts
Sewing with kids can be a fun experience as long as you keep in mind that children’s fingers are a little clumsier than an adult. Here are five great beginning sewing projects that kids will love: 1. Bean Bag – There are many children’s games that use a bean bad. Why not let kids make their own? You can make bean bags in a variety of shapes and sizes for any game or project. You can also decorate the {Read More}
So we are drawing to the end of March and the end of our chosen craft of the month, sewing. I wanted therefore to bring you some cool resources that you could check out if you are keen to progress your sewing skills further. There is a huge range of sewing blogs and resources out there and I am just brining you a few, so it’s probably worth you spending some time having a look on Google, as well as {Read More}
** This giveaway is now closed. The lucky winner, drawn by random number generator is Jana Freeman, who left the following comment “Intermediate at sewing and absolutely love it. Learned from my Grandmother at the age of 8 yrs. Fell in love with it asap. Now learned more from her to advance to the expert level. Love making things for my children and for others to buy for there children or their family and friends. I am also now learning {Read More}
If you love handbags, than you’ll love the “Design Your Own Handbag” class featured on Craftsy. This fun class will show you how to make your own high-fashion handbags in the comfort of your own home. This class is taught by designer, author and TV host Brett Bara. High-end designer handbags don’t have to be expensive, and this course will show you why. “Design Your Own Handbag” gives you the instruction and skills you need in order to create a {Read More}
Take your wardrobe into your own hands with the “Design & Sew an A-Line Skirt” Craftsy course. Taught by Deborah Moebes, author of Stitch by Stitch: Learning to Sew One Project at a Time and owner of Atlanta sewing lounge Whipstitch, this comprehensive online course will show you step-by-step how to create the always popular A-line skirt. With this course, you’ll be able to follow along with Moebes as she shows you everything you need to know to create a {Read More}
Make fabulous and fun bags using the expert instruction given in the “Bag-Making Basics: Reversible Tote & Zipper Pouch” Craftsy course. This complete online course is ideal for those with beginner sewing skills and those with more advanced skills that just want a cool, new craft to try. With this course, you’ll learn all of the bag-making basics you need to create a reversible tote and zipper pouch, skills that you can use on many other crafting projects. This Craftsy {Read More}
To make this cute felt snowman embroidery, you will need: * stiff, dark blue colored felt sized 5″ x 7″ * colored card stock sized 5 x 7″ * a 5″ x 7″ frame for hanging * white, blue and orange felt * pink, black, blue and yellow embroidery floss with needle * 2 black beads * 2 buttons * blush makeup * 1 holiday finding or button * glue {Read More}
Jazz up your crafts with a multitude of new stitching techniques learned from the “Stupendous Stitching” Craftsy course. This comprehensive course covers everything you need to know about surface design, from learning how to embellish clothing to quilting a wall hanging. Perfect for those that already know a little about sewing and stitches or have had no prior experience, this beginner’s class is the best way to get into surface design stitching. Taught by Carol Ann Waugh, award-winning fiber artist, {Read More}
The fun, new technique to create surface texture called raw edge cutwork is a bold way to incorporate surface design into your craft projects. In the “Stitch & Slash” Craftsy course, you’ll learn how to use innovative methods to reveal patterns, colors and shapes in your fabric crafts. This comprehensive course covers everything you need to know about surface design, from learning how to choose the right fabrics to adding machine embroidery for a finished look. Perfect for those that {Read More}
If you’re new to sewing and want to know if a serger sewing machine is right for you, or you’ve just purchased a serger machine and have no clue how to use it, let instructor Amy Alan show you everything you need to know with the Beginner Serging Craftsy course! This comprehensive course teaches class members how to use a serger sewing machine, finish edges, clean the machine, sew basic stitches and embellishing techniques. Taught by instructor Amy Alan, a {Read More}
Creating cloth dolls is an exciting and rewarding craft. Learn how to use different materials, techniques and approaches to make beautiful, hand-crafted cloth dolls that can be used as home decor or given as gifts. If you are new to creating cloth dolls or want to expand your knowledge of making cloth dolls, consider purchasing one of these cloth doll making books: Creative Cloth Doll Making: New Approaches for Using Fibers, Beads, Dyes, and Other Exciting Techniques Author Patti Medaris {Read More}
Using buttons for crafts has been around for ages, but today’s crafters are getting more creative than ever with their button craft ideas. Buttons can be used for a wide variety of crafts, and are certainly not limited to sewing crafts. While buttons can be sewed onto crafts, they can also be glued or used in a number of other ways. Thinking outside the box when working with buttons can make your crafts better than ever, and expand your crafting {Read More}
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