Tutorials & Projects

SEWING TUTORIALS / PROJECTS

• The Dress Up Hoodie Pattern
• The Ania Dress: Coffee and Thread Pattern Tour
• The Janie Dress and Peplum Pattern
• The Sydney Romper and Pinafore Release!
• The Switch Out Cape: Free Pattern
• The Color Me Christmas Stocking: FREE Stocking Pattern
• Create Baby Bodysuits with Fabric Markers
• Easy Pillowcase Tutorial: Featuring Color Me Fabric
• Janome Skyline S5: Sewing Machine Review
• “40 Techniques Every Sewer Should Know”: Craftsy Class Giveaway
• Master Zipper Techniques: Free Craftsy Class
• The Kitty Pinafore
• The Sydney Pinafore: Free Pattern
• Vintage May: A Tale of 2 Decades
• How to Make a Dinosaur Hoodie: Calling All Kids
• Wonder Woman Outfit: DIY Tutorial
• Reversible Doll Pinafore Pattern: Little Stitchers
• A Dress to Peplum Refashion
• Simple Fat Quarter Skirt Tutorial: Little Stitchers
• The Apron Dress: Tutorial
• The Art Tote: Tutorial
• Little Stitchers: Valentine’s Day Cards
• Easy Pillow Tutorial for Kids: LIttle Stitchers Week 4
• Little Stitchers! Week 3 Giveaway and Cutting Guides
• Little Stitchers! Week 2: Printable Pack
• Little Stitchers! A Weekly Sewing Series
• The Handcrafted Holidays: Features and Linky Party #3
• Single Placket: Sewing Tutorial
• Project $0: Upcycle Project
• The Bimaa Hoodie to Jacket: Fixed!
• The 30 Minute Bow Belt: Tutorial
• How to Make an Umbrella: Tutorial
• The Tinny Jacket: Flip This Pattern
• The Apron Dress: Pattern and Tutorial
• Vintage Inspired Head Scarf: Tutorial
• Turn a Button-Up Shirt Into a Skirt: Tutorial
• How to Draft a Basic Bodice: Tutorial
• The Origami Fan Skirt: A Tutorial
• The Kipper Capris: Pattern and Tutorial
• The BIG Hooded Towel: Tutorial
• Bubble Pocket Tutorial
• The Summer Lounge Dress: Pattern and Tutorial
• The Chain Stitch: An Embroidery Tutorial
• The Vintage Sundress
• Purse Pocket Pattern and Tutorial
• Turn the Sydney Pinafore into a Maxi Dress!
• The 30 Minute Easter Skirt: DIY
• Women’s Top into Little Girl’s Dress Tutorial: Guest Post
• Guest Post: It’s All Twisted Skirt Tutorial
• How to Embellish Hand Towels: DIY
• Spring Bird: Hand Embroidery Pattern and Tutorial
• Make a “Pi” Symbol Shirt: Tutorial
• Elf on the Shelf: Skirt Pattern and Tutorial
• The Window Valance Dress
• Fabric Flower Headband Tutorial
• The Thirty Minute Tea Towel Skirt: Tutorial!
• The Mouse House Christmas Dress: Sewing Tutorial

LITTLE STITCHERS

• Easy Pillowcase Tutorial: Featuring Color Me Fabric
• Reversible Doll Pinafore Pattern: Little Stitchers
• Simple Fat Quarter Skirt Tutorial: Little Stitchers
• Little Stitchers: Valentine’s Day Cards
• Easy Pillow Tutorial for Kids: LIttle Stitchers Week 4
• Little Stitchers! Week 3 Giveaway and Cutting Guides
• Little Stitchers! Week 2: Printable Pack
• Little Stitchers! A Weekly Sewing Series

EMBROIDERY TUTORIALS

• Valentine’s Day Banner: Janome Embroidery Machine
• The Chain Stitch: An Embroidery Tutorial
• Spring Bird: Hand Embroidery Pattern and Tutorial
• Beauté Classique (Classic Beauty): Final Week of Project Run and Play!

HAIR ACCESSORY TUTORIALS

• Bow-Tied Headband: Hair Accessories Tutorial
• Feather & Leather Headband: A Tutorial
• Vintage Inspired Head Scarf: Tutorial
• Fancy Schmancy Fabric Flower Patterns Giveaway!
• Butterfly Change-Ups: Interchangeable Accessories
• Fabric Flower Headband Tutorial

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS & TUTORIALS

• Style That Kid: Review Tour
• lbg studio Photography e-book Giveaway!
• How to Take Photos in the Garage: Photography Tutorial
• My Top 5 Tips For Taking A Better Portrait: Kate Giovinco Photography
• DIY: Make Your Own Photography Backdrop

CRAFTY TUTORIALS / PROJECTS

• Teacher Gift Roundups
• The Color Me Christmas Stocking: FREE Stocking Pattern
• Create Baby Bodysuits with Fabric Markers
• Free Printable Valentine’s Day Tags and Pretzel Treats
• Make Sock Puppets!
• How to Make a Kaleidoscope
• How to Make Sidewalk Chalk
• A Typographic T-Shirt: A Tutorial
• Wooden Number Wall Art: Tutorial
• The Market: Tutorial
• The Market: Grocery Store for Kids
• Chunky Bead Necklace: Tutorial
• Chevron Kitchen Lamp Shade Redo: DIY
• Crocheted Heart Pattern and Tutorial: Guest Post
• Make a “Pi” Symbol Shirt: Tutorial
• DIY: Rain Boot Redo
• Dish Towel: DIY Image Transfer Tutorial
• The Shabby Chic Cottage: DIY Cardboard Box Fun
• Easy DIY Wooden Tree Painting: Tutorial!
• Felt Board Tutorial Series: Weather Templates
• Felt Board Tutorial Series: Felt People and Clothing Templates
• Felt Board Tutorial Series: Making the Felt Board
• Felt Board Tutorial Series- Let’s Begin!

ARTWORK

• Cutting Edge Stencil Giveaway
• Wooden Number Wall Art: Tutorial
• Free Number Printables: Wall Art
• Butterfly Wall Art: Tutorial
• Week 1: Paint (So You Think You’re Crafty Competition)
• Paper Doll Artwork: So Shabby Chic!
• Easy DIY Wooden Tree Painting: Tutorial!
• Moss Covered Letter Monogram

HOME DECOR / DIY

• Master Bedroom Remodel: Reveal
• The Mouse House Playhouse
• Master Bathroom Remodel
• Cutting Edge Stencil Giveaway
• Master Bathroom Inspiration Roundup
• Master Bathroom Remodel
• A Basement Playroom
• Kitchen Remodel: The Reveal
• My Kitchen Nightmare (and tips to avoid it)
• The Kitchen Lighting with GE Reveal
• The Picture Pocket Pillow: Tutorial
• Gold Feather Holiday Bouquet: The Handcrafted Holidays
• Free Number Printables: Wall Art
• The Puppet Theater Cabinet: Easy DIY
• Removable Fabric Wallpaper: A Tutorial
• The Fabric Hutch: Furniture Redo
• Butterfly Wall Art: Tutorial
• Week 1: Paint (So You Think You’re Crafty Competition)
• Chevron Kitchen Lamp Shade Redo: DIY
• How to Embellish Hand Towels: DIY
• Powder Room: Reveal {and some stenciling tips and tricks}
• DIY: Make Your Own Photography Backdrop
• DIY Striped Fabric with Painter’s Tape
• Dish Towel: DIY Image Transfer Tutorial
• Staircase Renovation is Complete! (almost)
• Easy DIY Wooden Tree Painting: Tutorial!
• A “Shabby Chic” Chair for Ainsley
• Painting Stairs: What I Have Learned Today
• Basement Craft Room: The Details and Questions Answered
• New Foyer Light Fixture: Super Easy, Super Inexpensive
• DIY Tutorial: Coffee Table into Upholstered Ottoman/Cocktail Table
• Board and Batten in the Dining Room
• How to Successfully Paint Furniture!

RECIPES

• Rainbow Fruit Kabobs
• The Snow Globe Cake
• Watermelon Popsicles: Recipe
• Watermelon Mojitos: Recipe
• Rhubarb Banana Muffins: A Recipe
• My Boyfriend’s Apple Pie: Recipe
• Strawberry Shortcake Minis
• Honey Glazed Sesame Salmon: Recipe
• Bruschetta Chicken Recipe: Simply Clean Living
• Broccoli Cheese Soup
• Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
• Cheesy Broccoli Bites: Recipe
• Pumpkin Cinnamon Donut Holes: Revisited
• Easy Pasta Sauce Recipe: Using Fresh Tomatoes
• Christmas Confections
• Pumpkin Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes: Delicious Goodness
• Hot Artichoke Dip Recipe
• Spaghetti Squash Recipe: Mouse House Style
• Creamy Potato Soup Recipe: Panera Bread Knockoff
• Sugar Cookies on Sick Days
• Catching Up On Life and Bake Sales
• Family Cookie Time– Train Table Cookie Recipe
• Tomato Herb Focaccia Recipe YUM!
• Pumpkin Cake
• Pumpkin Squares Recipes

PARTIES

• Shopkins Birthday Party
• Frozen Birthday Party for Ainsley
• The Mermaid Birthday Party
• Custom Cupcake Wrapper Template and Tutorial
• Baby Shower in a Box: DIY
• Rainbows and Kitty Cats: Birthday Party for Ainsley
• Number Themed Birthday Party
• Fairy Princess Birthday Party for Ainsley: 2 Years Old!
• Bicycle/Vintage Bike Themed Party! Ethan is Four Years Old!

HOLIDAY

• Sewing for an Elephant Charity: embrACE the elephants
• July 4th DIY Roundup
• The Color Me Christmas Stocking: FREE Stocking Pattern
• Free Printable Valentine’s Day Tags and Pretzel Treats
• The Picture Pocket Pillow: Tutorial
• Gold Feather Holiday Bouquet: The Handcrafted Holidays
• Mod Podge: No-Sew Christmas Tree Shirt
• Elf on the Shelf: Skirt Pattern and Tutorial
• The Mouse House Christmas Dress: Sewing Tutorial

PATTERN REVIEWS

• The Ace Cardigan
• Susie Halter Top and Shorts: Project Run and Play
• Catherine Cardigan Tour: Sew Pony
• The Ania Dress: Coffee and Thread Pattern Tour
• The Women’s Janie Dress!
• Modifying Janie with a Rectangular Gathered Skirt
• Another Janie Dress: RIb Knit from Girl Charlee
• The Janie Dress: Yellow Poppies
• The Janie Dress and Peplum Pattern
• Another Sydney Romper
• 15 Back to School Pattern Favorites
• The Sydney Romper and Pinafore Release!
• Super Hero Masks: In the Hoop Embroidery
• Sew Caroline’s Chalk and Paint Tour
• Eleena Dress Turned Top
• Lil Luxe Dress Tour
• Ten Thousand Fans Celebration Giveaway
• Idlewild Fabrics: Pattern Anthology Tour
• Sewing for Kindergarten: STYLED
• Bellevue Top: Straight Stitch Designs Anniversary Tour
• Back to School with Lillestoff Fabrics
• Ishi Dress: Playing After the Storm
• Ainsley’s Singing Recital: Modified Caroline Party Dress
• Stylo Issue 4: Fabric Paint
• Love Notions Jam Jam Sleepwear: Bundle Up
• Jocole Wide Leg Pants: Bundle Up
• Sewing to Sell: Book Review and Giveaway
• Hawthorne Threads: Calliope Tour and Giveaway
• Marcel Marlier: Clothing Inspiration
• Kitty Apron Dress and Craft Tote
• Sewing for Kindergarten: Yearbook Style
• LOL Swing Top: September Showcase
• The Cosi Swimsuit Tour
• Pattern Review: Jocole Ladies Quick Dress and Top Pattern
• Matinee Dress: Pattern Tour and Giveaway
• Ainsley’s Piano Recital
• Prefontaine Shorts for Perfect Pattern Parcel #3
• Soleil Dress: Selvage Designs
• The Piper Top: Pattern Review and Giveaway
• Figgy’s Celestial Pullover
• The Louisa Dress Pattern Tour (and giveaway!)
• The Julia Women’s Cardigan: It’s Here!
• Lola the Owl: Gingercakes Sewing Patterns
• Willow and Co… Coming Soon!!
• The Bumblebee Dress: Pattern Tour and Giveaway
• The Debbie Birthday Dress: SewPony
• The Boardwalk Skirt: Go-To Pattern Tour
• The Norah Dress and Tunic Pattern: It’s HERE!
• The Bimaa Cowl Neck: Last Day of the Sew Fab Sale
• Fancy Pants Leggings: Sew Fab Sale
• The Bimaa Hoodie: Sew Fab Sewing
• The Ananda Pants by Chopstix Patterns
• Purchase the Sew Fab Bundle!
• The Sally Dress Pattern Tour and Giveaway
• The Ashley Knit Dress: Pattern Tour
• The Saffron Twirl Dress: Mermaid Style
• Little Lizard King: Giveaway and Pattern Testing!
• Molly Schoolgirl Skirt and Blouse: Peek A Boo Pattern Shop Blog Tour and Giveaway
• The Summer Lounge Dress: Pattern and Tutorial
• The Lucy Halter Dress: Pattern Review and Giveaway!
• The Matilda Dress: Cottage Mama Pattern Testing
• Love Me Knot Dress: Seamingly Smitten Contest
• The Retro Romper and Big Island Board Shorts: Pattern Testing
• Georgia Vintage Dress: The Cottage Mama Pattern Testing
• Fancy Schmancy Fabric Flower Patterns Giveaway!
• The Hattie Top: Pattern Testing
• The Nelia Dress: Popolok Designs Pattern Testing
• The Roly-Poly Pattern by Imagine Gnats: Review and Giveaway!
• Little Lizard King Giveaway!
• Boy Shorts and a Cute Dress: Designs by Moo Pattern Testing
• The Color Block Dress: Heidi and Finn Pattern Testing
• Win a 3 Pack of Tie Dye Diva Patterns! (and see some cute pictures of Ainsley)
• Popolok Designs Pattern Review and Giveaway!
• Cutie Pie Ruffled Pants, Capris, and Shorts: Pattern Testing
• The Natalie Dress: Spring Tour and Giveaway!
• New Dance Leotard for Ainsley: Pattern Testing
• Pattern Testing: The V-Neck Cardigan
• Pattern Testing: The Classic Ringer Tee
• The Hangout Hoodie: Pattern Testing
• A Bubble Romper: FAIL

SO YOU THINK YOU’RE CRAFTY ENTRIES

• So You Think You’re Crafty Roundup
• PVC Challenge: So You Think You’re Crafty Week 8
• The Ruffled Mermaid: Week 6 of So You Think You’re Crafty
• Hot Air Balloon Necklace Tutorial Guest Post
• The Ruffle Challenge: Week 6 of So You Think You’re Crafty
• Around the World in 80 Days Dress and Accessories
• Around the World: Week 5 of So You Think You’re Crafty
• The Rainy Day Redo: Raincoat and Umbrella Upcycle
• Week 1: Paint (So You Think You’re Crafty Competition)
• So You Think You’re Crafty Auditions!

PROJECT RUN & PLAY ENTRIES

• Susie Halter Top and Shorts: Project Run and Play
• Dollies and Me Make Three: Project Run and Play Mini
• Stripes and Polka Dots: Project Run and Play Guest Post
• Project Run and Play Prizes!
• Project Run and Play Recap: Thank You!
• Beauté Classique (Classic Beauty): Final Week of Project Run and Play!
• Haute Harvest: Special Occasion Wear–Week #5 Project Run and Play
• The “Pi” Shirt Tutorial: Guest Post at Project Run and Play
• The Math-lete: “Boy’s Week” Project Run and Play
• The Preppy Princess: Project Run and Play Week #2
• State Of Grace: Project Run and Play Week #1
• Check Me Out: Project Run and Play
• Want to Vote for Me?? Project Run and Play Auditions!
• My Guest Post at Project Run and Play
• The Lily Dress: Project Run and Play Signature Style Week
• The Jump Rope Dress: Project Run and Play/ Week 2 Sportswear
• Circle Skirt Remix: New Season of Project Run and Play!
• Project Run and Play: Final Week, Special Occasion Wear
• Little Bit of Sunshine Jacket: Project Run and Play: Week 4 Outerwear!
• Project Run and Play: Week 3 Sewing Through the Decades
• Project Run and Play: Week #1: June Bug Remix