Dying to stitch on nylon, spandex, or even faux fur? Before you get started, check out these tips for embroidering on 5 types of tricky fabric—including organza, nylon, spandex, silk, and faux fur—that the folks from Embroidery Library shared on Stitch Punk! Once a beginner has moved past the phase of embroidering each and every […]
I’ve seen a million different tutorials for making fabric flowers, but these fabric peony flowers from Ez at Creature Comforts are really fantastic. Head over to her site to learn her trick for making those perfectly realistic petals! More: How-To: Fabric And Wire Flowers @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Fabric Daffodils @Craftzine.com blog Coffee Filter Roses @Craftzine.com […]
I’m a huge fan of adding unexpected textures and patterns to clothing to give it that extra pop, so I’m loving this tutorial for embellishing collars with fabric cutouts from Kristina at Kristina J. Cutout fabric is a unique way to embellish your pieces and add a feminine dimension. Cutout fabric lends a certain luxury […]
Ok, I’m still on my working-with-leather kick. (This would be a perfect way to give an old leather jacket a new life.) Check out the tutorial for this gorgeous leather and gold bag! I love the gold detailing, and there are optional instructions for adding a lining.
I pride myself on being prepared for almost anything. Need Tylenol? I’ve got it. Post-it notes and highlighters? No problem. Band-aids? Let me dig in my purse. So, as a girl who likes to have it all under controI—and have it all on hand—I adore this emergency supply pouch from Lisa and Sarah, the mother […]
With summer skirt season right around the corner, it’s time to brush up on your ruffle and flounce skills! Start off by adding some fullness to last year’s pencil skirts with this slashing and opening method tutorial that Maddie from Madalynne shared on A Good Wardrobe. It’s a great way to update off-season patterns to […]
V and Co has a really great idea for making those out-of-town guests or your bridal party feel extra special by making them a handmade heart tote bag. A super-simple tutorial, this is actually quite doable right before the big day. I am also totally okay with a puff paint come-back. Just sayin’.
