Oh Knickers! - The Knicker Bag Tutorial By Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog

I have to tell you that the next tutorial is just too cute.    Not only is the fabric itself adorable, but the bag is made out of knickers.  It's a knicker bag.  If I've piqued your curiosity then check out the tutorial Ros Coffey has on her RosMadeMe Blog blog.   I just love it.

Oh Knickers! - The Knicker Bag Tutorial

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.

Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial:  Yes, you read it right, this is the knicker bag tutorial and is I think the very first bag I ever made way back in the early 70s when the craze for them hit the Convent. It was such a great bag for carrying books and files to school, although I never quite managed to get the Peak Freens biscuit tin in there for Domestic Science!

As you can imagine the design is based on an outsize pair of knickers, with the gusset becoming the handle and the waist being sewn across to create the base of the bag... now before you think I have lost the plot I can tell you that no lingerie will be harmed in the making of this bag, so let's get started.

Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.

Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .

Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .

Rufty Tufty Boys Beanie Hat Tutorial By Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog

If you love to knit and are looking for a beanie to make for a little boy then you'll be pleased to know that Ros Coffey has a tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to make a "Rufty Tufty Boys Beanie Hat." Have fun knitting.

Rufty Tufty Boys Beanie Hat

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.

Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial:  I have found lots of hats for little girls but hats for little boys are few and far between, so using the classic beanie design which uses multiples of eight stitches and knits in the round, I came up with a little number in cotton, which is both soft, structured and textured. They are such a quick knit I have made four for my first Spring Craft Show on Saturday, fingers crossed that they sell well!

Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.

Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .

Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .

Weston Woollies - A Cabled Hat and Scarf Pattern Tutorial By Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog

Do you like to knit? Are you looking for a great gift? If you do and you are then you'll be pleased to know that Ros Coffey has a tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to knit a cable hat and scarf.

Weston Woollies - A cabled hat and scarf pattern

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.

Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial:  This is a hat and scarf created as a Christmas gift for my friend Miss Weston, hence the name, Weston Woollies, she is very much a hat, scarf and mittens girl in the Winter.

Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.

Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .

Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .

Puffed & Cuffed Shorts Tutorial By Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade

Kids clothes are just so much fun to make.  If you're looking for an adorable pair of shorts to make you'll be happy to know that Cassandra Hodges has a wonderful tutorial on her  Cass Can Sew  blog showing you how.

Puffed & Cuffed Shorts Tutorial

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade

Here's what Cassandra had to say about her tutorial: A little while ago, I whipped up these cute as a button puffy pinwale shorts for Hannah. I put the call out via here, Twitter and  the Cass Can Sew Facebook page for a name & got some very comical and interesting suggestions. After much deliberation, I have dubbed them the Puffed & Cuffed Shorts. And as promised.... I bring you the tutorial!!!

Please respect Cassandra's TERMS OF USE:  Unless stated otherwise, tutorials from Cass Can Sew are for personal use. If you wish to sell items made from Cass Can Sew tutorials, please request permission. If you make and post anything inspired by Cass Can Sew a link to the blog will be greatly appreciated. Giving credit where credit is due is only fair.

Cassandra's Bio: Cassandra lives in a little seaside community, just north of Brisbane, Australia with her Musician partner & two gorgeous girls. Her passion lies in creating a variety of items without patterns & sharing her tips with the crafting community. She writes with a lot of humor and fun and vintage has become a real signature for her. Her creations from thrifted fabrics and linen have that old world beauty with a new practicality and purpose. Recently, she launched her online store, Rosylou Handmade, where she sells her gorgeous items made from vintage fabrics.

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved -  Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade .

Please visit her Rosylou Handmade Etsy shop website at  http://www.etsy.com/shop/RosylouHandmade, her Cass Can Sew blog at http://www.casscansew.blogspot.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassCanSew, and her Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/cass_can

A Little Bit Of Luxury - Alpaca Wrist Warmers Tutorial By Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog

My sister is going to love the next tutorial.  You see, she raises alpacas and is always looking for ideas of what to make from the yarn.  If you like to knit and love the soft feel of alpaca yarn then you'll be pleased to know that Ros Coffey has a tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to make alpaca wrist warmers.   My sister's going to love it.

A Little Bit Of Luxury - Alpaca Wrist Warmers

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.

Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial:  I have finally had the chance to write up the pattern for the wrist warmers... as you may remember they came about because a sample ball was sent to the LYS and I got to play with it.

Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.

Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .

Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .

Voile Scarf Free Tutorial By Ros Mirrington of Bloom Blog

Have you always wanted to make a pretty scarf? Especially a voile scarf?  If you have then you'll be pleased to know that Ros Mirrington of Bloom blog has written another wonderful tutorial on making a voile scarf. It's just so pretty to look at.  I hope you enjoy Ros's tutorial.

Voile Scarf Tutorial

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Mirrington of Bloom blog.

Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: This light scarf is made from Anna Maria Horner's 'Little Folks' voile. To achieve a similar look, you will need very sheer, soft fabric. I have used a print on one side of the scarf, and a plain white voile on the other side.

Ros's Terms of Use:  These designs are free. Please link back to my designs if you use them and feel free to add photos to my 'Made with Bloom' Flickr group.  Please do not use these tutorials for commercial purposes.

Ros's Blog Bio - A friend recently asked me which I could give up more easily, gardening or stitching. An impossible question. Of course, the suggestion that I could give up either is preposterous! If you are similarly enamored with blooms, whether they be real or stitched, welcome to my blog!

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by  Ros Mirrington  of Bloom blog. Ros is an avid gardener, crafter, photographer, quilter, handbag designer, embroiderer, stitcher, crazy quilter, and seamstress.

Please visit her Bloom blog and her Bloom and Blossom Flickr photostream.

I HEART Sleep Shorts Free Tutorial By Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade

Kids clothes are just so much fun to make.  If you're looking for an adorable pair of shorts to make you'll be happy to know that Cassandra Hodges has a wonderful tutorial on her  Cass Can Sew  blog showing you how.

I HEART Sleep Shorts Tutorial

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade

Here's what Cassandra had to say about her tutorial: Not long ago I showed you how to make a super easy singlet. Today as promised I'm showing you how I made a cute pair of shorts to match!

Please respect Cassandra's TERMS OF USE:  Unless stated otherwise, tutorials from Cass Can Sew are for personal use. If you wish to sell items made from Cass Can Sew tutorials, please request permission. If you make and post anything inspired by Cass Can Sew a link to the blog will be greatly appreciated. Giving credit where credit is due is only fair.

Cassandra's Bio: Cassandra lives in a little seaside community, just north of Brisbane, Australia with her Musician partner & two gorgeous girls. Her passion lies in creating a variety of items without patterns & sharing her tips with the crafting community. She writes with a lot of humor and fun and vintage has become a real signature for her. Her creations from thrifted fabrics and linen have that old world beauty with a new practicality and purpose. Recently, she launched her online store, Rosylou Handmade, where she sells her gorgeous items made from vintage fabrics.

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved -  Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade .

Please visit her Rosylou Handmade Etsy shop website at  http://www.etsy.com/shop/RosylouHandmade, her Cass Can Sew blog at http://www.casscansew.blogspot.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassCanSew, and her Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/cass_can

Totally Tubular Singlet Free Tutorial By Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade

If you love quick and easy to make singlets then you'll be happy to know that Cassandra Hodges has a wonderful tutorial on her Cass Can Sew  blog showing you how to make one.  Enjoy making your singlet.

Totally Tubular Singlet Tutorial

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade

Here's what Cassandra had to say about her tutorial: I love a quick and easy sewing project! This one is a cinch!!! Emily loves her new PJ's, so I thought I'd share with you how to make this yourself!


Please respect Cassandra's TERMS OF USE:  Unless stated otherwise, tutorials from Cass Can Sew are for personal use. If you wish to sell items made from Cass Can Sew tutorials, please request permission. If you make and post anything inspired by Cass Can Sew a link to the blog will be greatly appreciated. Giving credit where credit is due is only fair.

Cassandra's Bio: Cassandra lives in a little seaside community, just north of Brisbane, Australia with her Musician partner & two gorgeous girls. Her passion lies in creating a variety of items without patterns & sharing her tips with the crafting community. She writes with a lot of humor and fun and vintage has become a real signature for her. Her creations from thrifted fabrics and linen have that old world beauty with a new practicality and purpose. Recently, she launched her online store, Rosylou Handmade, where she sells her gorgeous items made from vintage fabrics.

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved -  Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade .

Please visit her Rosylou Handmade Etsy shop website at  http://www.etsy.com/shop/RosylouHandmade, her Cass Can Sew blog at http://www.casscansew.blogspot.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassCanSew, and her Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/cass_can

The Polka Dot Flower Headband Free Tutorial By Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade

Little girl headband are just so adorable.  If you agree and you are looking for an adorable flower headband to make you'll be happy to know that Cassandra Hodges has a wonderful tutorial on her  Cass Can Sew  blog showing you how.

The Polka Dot Flower Headband Tutorial

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade

Here's what Cassandra had to say about her tutorial: Welcome to my first ever tutorial! I had a few requests to post a tutorial on how to make the fabric flower that was in my last post, Little Red. So I thought I'd kill two birds with one stone (Gee! That sounds terribly un-environmental/uncaring/politically incorrect doesn't it!) make it fun and add it to a baby headband :o)

Please respect Cassandra's TERMS OF USE:  Unless stated otherwise, tutorials from Cass Can Sew are for personal use. If you wish to sell items made from Cass Can Sew tutorials, please request permission. If you make and post anything inspired by Cass Can Sew a link to the blog will be greatly appreciated. Giving credit where credit is due is only fair.

Cassandra's Bio: Cassandra lives in a little seaside community, just north of Brisbane, Australia with her Musician partner & two gorgeous girls. Her passion lies in creating a variety of items without patterns & sharing her tips with the crafting community. She writes with a lot of humor and fun and vintage has become a real signature for her. Her creations from thrifted fabrics and linen have that old world beauty with a new practicality and purpose. Recently, she launched her online store, Rosylou Handmade, where she sells her gorgeous items made from vintage fabrics.

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved -  Cassandra Hodges of Rosylou Handmade .

Please visit her Rosylou Handmade Etsy shop website at  http://www.etsy.com/shop/RosylouHandmade, her Cass Can Sew blog at http://www.casscansew.blogspot.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassCanSew, and her Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/cass_can

Christmas Stockings Made From Sweaters Free Tutorial by Kelly Oribine of The Complete Guide To Imperfect Homemaking

If you're looking for an innovative way to recycle old sweaters check out Kelly Orbine's "Christmas Stockings Made From Sweaters" tutorial.

Christmas Stockings Made from Sweaters

Copyright © 2011 All Rights Reserved - Written by Kelly Oribine of The Complete Guide to Imperfect Homemaking

Here's what Kelly had to say about her tutorial: As many of you already know, we added two adorable new members to our family this year. Which means we were in need of two adorable new stockings. So I made some out of thrift store sweaters!

Please respect Kelly's TERMS OF USE: The content of my tutorials belongs to me. You may not use my images or text without crediting me. If you would like to share something you enjoyed on The Complete Guide to Imperfect Homemaking on your own website, you may use one picture and /or a small selection of text, placed in quotation marks, credited and linked to me. I work hard to create my tutorials. Don't steal my work!

Copyright © 2011 All Rights Reserved - Kelly Oribine of The Complete Guide to Imperfect Homemaking. Kelly is a homemaker and mother of five home-schooled children. She is passionate about keeping house, living simply, and painting things teal. Please visit Kelly's The Complete Guide to Imperfect Homemaking blog at http://www.imperfecthomemaking.com .

Long Mitten Free Tutorial by Christie Hurst of A Lemon Squeezy Home

Looking for a quick and easy way to make Long Mittens for your kids?  If you are then you'll be happy to know that Christie Hurst has a wonderful tutorial showing you how make long mittens.

Long Mittens: a Tutorial

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Christie of A Lemon Squeezy Home

Here's what Christie had to say about her tutorial:  This is likely my last tutorial for the rest of the month, just so’s you know. I wanted to get them up quickly so that you could use them this season!  And mittens would make a great gift!

Have you ever had your kid come in crying because they have snow down their sleeves?  I definitely have, and since my oldest son C was about 3 years old, I’ve just added a longer section onto gloves he had from the store.  That way snow stays off their arms, and their arms have an extra layer for warmth!

Then I realized how easy it would be to just make the mitten portion as well.  I’ve actually had this idea on my list since I started my blog in January!  So after nearly a year, I finally got around to it!

Please respect Christie's TERMS OF USE: Unless stated otherwise, you may use any of the items or tutorials I post for personal use. If you are wanting to sell items made from my tutorials, please ask me for permission!

If you make and post anything that I came up with, please post a link to my blog. If you sell any items on my website that was my idea, then you must post a link giving me credit (after asking permission to sell first).

Just give credit where it is due! Happy crafting!

Copyright © 2012- All Rights Reserved - Christie of Lemon Squeezy Shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/lemonsqueezyshop. Please visit her A Lemon Squeezy Home blog at http://alemonsqueezyhome.blogspot.com/

Embellished Socks and Whimsical Felt Slippers Free Tutorials by Alisa Burke

Have you ever wanted to just have a little fun with your clothing or be a little whimsical? I know that I have. Well, Alisa Burke has two adorable tutorials showing you how to embellish your socks and how to make whimsical felt slippers. Have fun!

embellished socks

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke

Here's what Alisa had to say about her tutorial: I have a bit of an obsession with boots- short, tall, vintage, black, brown- I just can't seem to get enough of them! And when you have a huge boot collection you gotta have cute socks to wear.

whimsical felt slippers tutorial

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke

Here's what Alisa had to say about her tutorial: Now that fall is here, I wake up every morning with cold toes- yes, even in Southern California. For a while I've been wanting to try making my own slippers with a fun and whimsical twist and my icy toes were the perfect excuse. This project could be altered and adapted in so many different ways and would be a great little handmade gift for the holidays.

Please respect Alisa's TERMS OF USE:  I work really hard to come up with my art, tutorials, ideas, classes, inspiration and more. Please understand that everything I post on my blog is for your personal use only - not for resale or redistribution. Please contact me if you are interested in using anything that I share online-thank you!!!

For more information on Alisa's Terms of Use please CLICK HERE.

Alisa's Bio: Alisa Burke is a freelance painter and mixed media artist who studied fine art at Portland State University. With a background in painting and printmaking, a desire to explore and push materials, Alisa is always looking for new ways to break the rules and redefine art. She draws inspiration from street art, graffiti, art history and fashion and it is not uncommon to find her digging through the trash in hopes of recycling something unique use in her artwork.

Alisa’s paintings have been exhibited in a variety of galleries and her handmade, painted accessories are carried in a number of boutiques across the country. Her artwork has been featured in publications such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Quilting Arts, Where Women Create, Somerset Studios’ Haute Handbags, Art Doll Quarterly, and the University of San Diego Magazine. In addition to making art, Alisa teaches a variety of workshops nation wide. Alisa appeared as a guest artist on the DIY Network show Craft Lab and book Canvas Remix was released in spring 2008.

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke.

Please visit her Alisa Burke website at http://www.alisaburke.com and her Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog at http://www.alisaburke.blogspot.com. Her Alisa Burke Etsy shop is at http://alisaburke.etsy.com.

Embellished Shoulders and Embellished Tank Top Free Tutorials by Alisa Burke

Do you like to embellish your clothing? If you do then you'll be happy to know that Alisa Burke has two wonderful tutorials showing you how to embellish two different tops. Have fun embellishing.

embellished shoulders tutorial

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke

Here's what Alisa had to say about her tutorial: I am loving the current fashion of trend of embellished shoulders. I am seeing it everywhere and I think it is a fun way to wear a little bling. And of course I had to come up with an easy way to create my own!

embellished tank top tutorial

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke

Here's what Alisa had to say about her tutorial: I've got another last minute idea for everyone out there needing a little last minute holiday sparkle- transforming a simple tank into a pretty embellished top.

Please respect Alisa's TERMS OF USE:  I work really hard to come up with my art, tutorials, ideas, classes, inspiration and more. Please understand that everything I post on my blog is for your personal use only - not for resale or redistribution. Please contact me if you are interested in using anything that I share online-thank you!!!

For more information on Alisa's Terms of Use please CLICK HERE.

Alisa's Bio: Alisa Burke is a freelance painter and mixed media artist who studied fine art at Portland State University. With a background in painting and printmaking, a desire to explore and push materials, Alisa is always looking for new ways to break the rules and redefine art. She draws inspiration from street art, graffiti, art history and fashion and it is not uncommon to find her digging through the trash in hopes of recycling something unique use in her artwork.

Alisa’s paintings have been exhibited in a variety of galleries and her handmade, painted accessories are carried in a number of boutiques across the country. Her artwork has been featured in publications such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Quilting Arts, Where Women Create, Somerset Studios’ Haute Handbags, Art Doll Quarterly, and the University of San Diego Magazine. In addition to making art, Alisa teaches a variety of workshops nation wide. Alisa appeared as a guest artist on the DIY Network show Craft Lab and book Canvas Remix was released in spring 2008.

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke.

Please visit her Alisa Burke website at http://www.alisaburke.com and her Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog at http://www.alisaburke.blogspot.com. Her Alisa Burke Etsy shop is at http://alisaburke.etsy.com.

DIY Freezer Paper Stenciled Scarf Free Tutorial by Jessica Jones

I just LOVE this scarf from Jessica Jones.  I can just imagine myself walking along a beach on a brisk and sunny day with this scarf blowing in the wind.  I hope you enjoy Jessica's tutorial and make one of these for yourself.

DIY freezer paper stenciled scarf

Copyright © 2011- All Rights Reserved - Written By  Jessica Jones of Jessica Jones.

Here's what Jessica had to say about her tutorial:  Inspired by the frozen boulders the city snowplow piled up along our street, I made a scarf.

To make this, you'll need: fabric, freezer paper, scissors, iron, pencil, craft knife, cutting mat, fabric paint, and a foam brush. I used a length of jersey from the fabric store—you know, T-shirt material. Soft and comfy, and doesn't fray around the edges.

Please respect Jessica's TERMS OF USE:  You're welcome to link to my How About Orange blog or use a single image and brief description to link back to any post. Republishing posts in their entirety is prohibited without permission.

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Jessica Jones of Jessica Jones. Jessica is a professional graphic and textile designer.

Please visit her Jessica Jones website @ http://www.jessicajonesdesign.com/ and her How About Orange blog @ http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/.