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Suburbia Soup: Hoodie Scarf Tutorial. Tutorial: Tiny Tin Bedroom. Button Cowl (Step-by-Step) If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to get updates, freebies and all sorts of goodness .

Button Cowl (Step-by-Step)

Thanks for visiting! Don’t you just love accessories? Especially accessories that are cute and keep you warm? I definitely do, which is why I designed this easy, reversible cowl. 1. Ready,Set,Go! ~ Little Artist Backpack. Svetlana from s.o.t.a.k handmade and the the kokoon shop is here today with a Little Artist Backpack for all of your art needs on the go!

Ready,Set,Go! ~ Little Artist Backpack

We think this is a fun project kids will really appreciate; you’ll like the extra organization too, on your next big trip! Learn more about Svetlana in her introduction, and be sure to comment below for your chance to a new book or magazine! Are you ready to make a Little Artist Backpack?! Supplies: ½ yard main fabric for the exterior (linen + cotton blend or decorator’s weight fabric works the best)½ yard fabric for the lining (regular quilter’s weight cotton)Medium weight fusible interfacing2 magnetic snap closures (Velcro could also be used)2 strap adjusters (or 4 D-rings) for 1” straps Step 1: Cutting Fabric and InterfacingFrom the main (exterior) fabric cut: Two 12” x 12” squares for the front and back panel of the backpackOne 6 “ x 12” rectangle for the flapOne 9” x 12” rectangle for the pocket From the lining fabric cut:*!

Stegosaurus Socks DIY. Open wide zippered pouch: DIY tutorial. Rapunzel Wig. January 20, 2012 Are you working on your first Christmas project?

Rapunzel Wig

I can’t wait to see them! I was laying in bed recently chatting with The Hubs while he worked, aimlessly bouncing around blogs, websites, Pinterest and everything inbetween. Moda Fabics' Lil' Rascals Storybook Bedroom: Pleated Window Valance. If you already have blinds or shades in your room, a pretty little valance is an easy way to add a bit of color and style to your window treatment.

Moda Fabics' Lil' Rascals Storybook Bedroom: Pleated Window Valance

Our pleated valance tutorial finishes at 44", which is a great standard width, but the clever panel construction means it's easy to add or remove inches to make the valance larger or smaller. This is just one of the eight projects in our new Storybook Lil' Boy's Room Series sponsored by Moda Fabrics and featuring the nostalgic Lil' Rascals collection by Chloe's Closet . We designed the room for a boy, but the tutorials can cross over into all kinds of applications. Moda's Lil' Rascals by Chloe's Closet is available now in stores and online. Check out the S4H Shopping Directory for our favorite online retailers. Moda Fabrics has been in the sewing and quilting industry since 1975; a leader in bringing beautiful, innovative fabric collections to independent shop owners. Our valance finishes at approximately 44" wide x 18" high. Pleats. Lined Valance With Contrasting Fabric Band. Keyka Lou — Pocket Clutch PDF Sewing Pattern.

The Socialite Skirt. I promise this will be my last time using blue and white striped fabric for a while.

The Socialite Skirt

I just had enough left over from my Nautical Dress to whip this baby out. I decided to make the waistband on this skirt stretchy. It is just nice to be able to pull it on with a shirt and go. It's a lot more casual, which is nice for lounging around, soaking up the last few days of the summer sun. Want to make one? You will need: Approx 1 yard of a knit fabric, or something with a little stretch already in it.

. * Note: Keep in mind that all of the measurements I have listed are my own, so make sure you measure your own waist, skirt length, etc accordingly. Project Run and Play. Summer Camp Chair Tutorial (That you can make yourself!) When I was little my siblings and I had these little camp stools–and we used them ALL the time.

Summer Camp Chair Tutorial (That you can make yourself!)

I remember carting them around to parades, fireworks, campouts, bonfires, and every other summer activity that we did. Ahh, those were the days…. So, in my summer nostalgia, I was telling Liz about how I wanted to make some stools like I had when I was little for our kids. And so we started talking….and we came up with these summer camp stools for our kids. AND. OK. Girl power! OK, here’s what you need to do to make the seat covers.

Update: Someone suggested ripstop nylon…which is brilliant! And here’s how you make the seats. Ok….go. One of the greatest men's shirt makeovers ever. The Starboard Skirt. The inspiration for this Starboard Skirt came from this darling one that I saw on Pinterest.

The Starboard Skirt

Isn’t it amazing? Truly. And you should see the Fall maxi skirt version….are you kidding? In silk. A.maz.ing. source And here are the versions that I envisioned from that amazing skirt….such a fun summer skirt. Another easy shirt. I found this linen knit at the fabric store on Tuesday.

Another easy shirt

It’s the most comfortable hot day fabric I’ve ever felt. Any breeze goes right through it, even walking cools you off. I went for a long hike in it yesterday, and it’s like not wearing a shirt at all, only you don’t get sunburned. Perfect. The bad news is, it’s a stretchy fabric with no memory.