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How to Sew an Insulated Pet Bed
Make your favorite furbabies a cuddly handmade bed, complete with an optional insulating layer to keep them extra snuggly. If you’ve used either of my square-bottom bag tutorials, the process for making this bag will be very familiar. It’s just bigger and shallower!
How to Make a Cheeseburger Pincushion – DiY Craft Tutorial
It’s a cheeseburger! It’s a pincushion! It’s a cheeseburger pincushion! Who knew felt could look so tasty? Speaking of which, I’ve used a wool blend felt here. It’s a bit more durable than the poly craft felt you can buy for a few cents a sheet at the craft store, not to mention it looks […]
How To Make a Slouchy Hobo Bag – Sewing Tutorial with Free Pattern
Today’s tutorial is for a nice roomy bag with a whole boatload of optional details that you can mix and match to suit your needs. Don’t want leather details? Skip it! Add a zipper pocket inside or a crossbody strap for extra functionality. Two important notes before we get started: make sure you grab the […]
Tips for Sewing with Leather, Faux Leather, and Vinyl – DIY Craft Tutorial
I remember the first time I tried to sew vinyl. It was a mess! Wonky seams, uneven stitches, a rat’s nest of thread wadding up in the bobbin case. But once I learned a few tips and tricks, it was smooth sewing from there!
Vintage Apron Sew Along Part 3 – Waistband and Final Assembly
Note: These instructions are for the printable PDF pattern available in my Etsy shop. Last time we assembled the BODICE and HALTER TIES. Now we’ll move on to the WAISTBAND and final assembly!
Vintage Apron Sew Along Part 2 – Bodice and Halter Ties
Note: These instructions are for the printable PDF pattern available in my Etsy shop. Last time we assembled the SKIRT. Now we’ll move on to the BODICE and HALTER TIES.
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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.
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How to Sew an Insulated Pet Bed
Make your favorite furbabies a cuddly handmade bed, complete with an optional insulating layer to keep them extra snuggly. If you’ve used either of my square-bottom bag tutorials, the process for making this bag will be very familiar. It’s just bigger and shallower!
How to Make a Cheeseburger Pincushion – DiY Craft Tutorial
It’s a cheeseburger! It’s a pincushion! It’s a cheeseburger pincushion! Who knew felt could look so tasty? Speaking of which, I’ve used a wool blend felt here. It’s a bit more durable than the poly craft felt you can buy for a few cents a sheet at the craft store, not to mention it looks […]
Vintage Apron Sew Along Part 3 – Waistband and Final Assembly
Note: These instructions are for the printable PDF pattern available in my Etsy shop. Last time we assembled the BODICE and HALTER TIES. Now we’ll move on to the WAISTBAND and final assembly!
Vintage Apron Sew Along Part 2 – Bodice and Halter Ties
Note: These instructions are for the printable PDF pattern available in my Etsy shop. Last time we assembled the SKIRT. Now we’ll move on to the BODICE and HALTER TIES.
Vintage Apron Sew Along Part 1 – Cutting Diagrams, Skirt, and Ruffle Trim
Note: These instructions are for the printable PDF pattern available in my Etsy shop. Now that you’ve got the paper pattern printed and assembled, here are cutting guides for your Main fabric and Contrasting fabric.
Vintage Style Apron Pattern Instruction Guide
Note: These instructions are for the printable PDF pattern available in my Etsy shop. This cute vintage inspired apron is just the thing to make you a master of the kitchen! It has a full and flouncy circle skirt with a ruffled hem (perfect for twirling!), a sweetheart neckline, and adjustable halter straps and waist […]
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