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How to Sew an Insulated Pet Bed – Sewing Tutorial
Make your favorite furbabies a cuddly handmade bed, complete with an optional insulating layer to keep them extra snuggly. If you’ve used […]
How To Make a Zippered Pillow Case – Sewing Tutorial
What better project to accompany our brand new made-from-scratch throw pillow than a removable, zippered pillow case? I talked a little about […]
How to Make a Throw Pillow – A Great Project for Beginners!
Why does a pillow make a good sewing project for beginners, you might ask? 1. It’s all straight stitching, with a few […]
Top Secret Tips for Working with Polymer Clay
I’ve got a few polymer clay tutorials coming soon, and thought it’d be a great idea to round up my top tips […]
How to Make a Pompom Tree Skirt – DiY Sewing Tutorial
Save yourself from the holiday embarrassment of a nude tree and deck the halls with this pom-pom trimmed tree skirt!
How to Make a Fox Applique Christmas Stocking – Sewing Tutorial
Season’s Greetings! Get in the holiday spirit with this cute Christmas stocking complete with a little be-scarfed fox. Patterns for both the […]
DID YOU JUST CRAFT YOUR PANTS?
Hi, I'm Lex!
I’m a writer, craft addict, and former professional seamstress/fashion designer.
I started WhatTheCraft in 2006, because I love sharing what I learn. I’m mostly self-taught. And by self-taught I mean there was a lot of time and effort (and lots of trial and error) put into teaching myself how to sew and draft patterns. But there were also a lot of kickass people out there, sharing free tutorials and tips on the internet. So this is also my way of paying it forward.
Through this site I share my projects, tutorials, and DiY tips, and all the other things (cats, food, life) in between.
Recent Posts
How to Sew an Insulated Pet Bed – Sewing Tutorial
Make your favorite furbabies a cuddly handmade bed, complete with an optional insulating layer to keep them extra snuggly. If you’ve used […]
How To Make a Zippered Pillow Case – Sewing Tutorial
What better project to accompany our brand new made-from-scratch throw pillow than a removable, zippered pillow case? I talked a little about […]
How to Make a Throw Pillow – A Great Project for Beginners!
Why does a pillow make a good sewing project for beginners, you might ask? 1. It’s all straight stitching, with a few […]
Top Secret Tips for Working with Polymer Clay
I’ve got a few polymer clay tutorials coming soon, and thought it’d be a great idea to round up my top tips […]
How to Make a Pompom Tree Skirt – DiY Sewing Tutorial
Save yourself from the holiday embarrassment of a nude tree and deck the halls with this pom-pom trimmed tree skirt!
How to Make a Fox Applique Christmas Stocking – Sewing Tutorial
Season’s Greetings! Get in the holiday spirit with this cute Christmas stocking complete with a little be-scarfed fox. Patterns for both the […]