Happy October! Did you participate in Scrap Busting September this year? The endeavour is organised by my pal Meg Grandstaff who encourages us all to explore our creativity and resourcefulness by crafting with scraps and leftovers of fabric and yarn. If you'd like to hear more, check out this recent episode of my podcast, Check Your Thread, in which I have a hilarious chat with Meg. | 'So, Zo...'
Welcome to my monthly 'Free Pattern Friday' feature, where I road test a free sewing pattern or tutorial: sometimes a children's one, sometimes an adult's one. I try to publish these posts every first Friday of the month, timed to provide inspiration for those who plan to get their sew on over the weekend. I firmly believe that, if you pick your projects carefully, sewing doesn't have to be a crazy-expensive way to clothe yourself and your family. Thanks to all the amazing pattern designers w...| 'So, Zo...'
Here's a recent project that has already put to daily use: my new backpack! I became a backpack convert when my kids were tiny. When my son came along, it became very useful to have both hands free. Plus backpacks aren't likely to swing round and hit a small child in the face! However, my kids are no longer tiny, so when my last backpack died (after years of service), I thought I'd make a crossbody shoulder bag next. It was fine, and I used it for quite a while, but I started to develop the s...| 'So, Zo...'
Welcome to my monthly 'Free Pattern Friday' feature, where I road test a free sewing pattern or tutorial: sometimes a children's one, sometimes an adult's one (or even a doll's one!). I try to publish these posts every first Friday of the month, timed to provide inspiration for those who plan to get their sew on over the weekend. I firmly believe that, if you pick your projects carefully, sewing doesn't have to be a crazy-expensive way to clothe yourself and your family. Thanks to all the ama...| 'So, Zo...'
Learn how to sew a colorful patchwork skirt for girls with this easy tutorial. A fun beginner sewing project and a perfect handmade gift idea!| I Can Sew This
Whip up a cute pair of elastic-waist pants for your 12 to 13-inch doll in just 10 minutes! This step-by-step tutorial with free printable pattern ... Read more The post Sew cute cotton pants for your 12″ doll in 10 minutes (free pattern) appeared first on I Can Sew This.| I Can Sew This
Today I am sharing all the pages of a book project that falls (to me) in the category of "book art". It can't be mass produced, it is not meant to be read (in the traditional way anyway) and it is a one of a kind object, like a painting or a sculpture. Although each| iHannas Blog - creativity in everyday life
Children make mixed-media collaged using fresh, fall leaves, cut up fabric scraps, and tempera paint on warm construction paper.| ARTBAR