library makers

Did you know that you can sew your own clothes at the library? NeedleReads project:  Pajama Pants! supplies: fabric (at least 2-2.5 ya...

Making mittens from fleece and felt is quick and rewarding! Supplies: felted wool sweaters and/or fleece old t-shirts (optional, for l...

Dyeing fabric dark at the bottom and fading to lighter at the top is trickier than it looks. Project:  Ombre Dyeing Supplies:   dye...

Abandoned T-shirts find new life as cute scarves! Sewing Project: T-shirt Scarves Supplies: T-shirts for cutting up Scissors and/or r...

Stabbing fuzzy things never felt so good!  (Sorry.  Terrible pun!) NeedleReads AND Craft Lab this month featured:   Needle Felting! Su...

Warm and cozy wearables, perfect for January! Sewing Project: Jewelry (and other accessories) from felted wool Supplies: felt sheets ...

Need a quick gift idea? Here are some great books with easy, fast sewing projects: Last-minute patchwork + quilted gifts / Hoverson,...

Circle scarf, Infinity scarf, scarf-lace (as opposed to necklace).... call it what you want, this accessory is all the rage and is almost ...

 Make a pencil bag you'll be happy to see each time you do your homework! Project:  Zippered pencil bags Supplies: 10" or lon...

Snappy bags use a surprising material for the "snap" (hint:  you might have some in your toolbox). Project:   Snappy Bags Su...

A little something to keep your craft supplies organized on roadtrips this summer. Project:  Travel Sewing Kit Supplies: fab...

Your fabric scrap bin meets the U.S. mail! Sewing Project: scrappy cards Supplies: blank notecards (or ugly on...

Did you know you could mimic the look of screen printing with a few simple, inexpensive supplies? Sewing Project: Freezer ...