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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 […]

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.