Wednesday, November 18, 2009

First up...wanna-be projects

Ok, I have an embarrassingly huge list of crafts I'd love to get to...one day...I collect links to tutorials or ideas I like and keep them in a little word document. I thought I'd start this blog with my wish list of links. The current thought is to make this my new master list and update as needed.


Purses/Bags


Purses http://www.burdastyle.com/creations/show/15912
http://www.bhg.com/crafts/sewing/accessories/signature-style-tote/
http://www.bhg.com/crafts/sewing/accessories/clutch-purse-with-antique-pin-closure/
http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=JC&Screen=PLACEMAT

Wallets http://darnkat.wordpress.com/quilted-fabric-wallet-tutorial/
Placemat purse http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=JC&Screen=PLACEMAT


Placemat tote http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=JC&Screen=TOTE

Car litter bag http://allysonhill.typepad.com/allyson_hill/2006/07/car_litter_bags.html

Grocery bag http://valoriwells.typepad.com/valori_wells/2007/11/grocery-tote.html

Buisiness card holder http://keyka.typepad.com/my_weblog/business_card_wallet_pattern/

Baskets
Bagsket http://foofanagle.wordpress.com/2007/06/26/bagsket-tutorial/

Cut out handle basket http://ilovekorn.livejournal.com/551156.html#cutid1

Bucket http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2007/08/sew_a_collapsible_bucket.html

GREAT storage basket http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=JC&Screen=STORAGE_BASKETS

Fabric box http://allbuttonedup.typepad.com/all_buttoned_up/2007/01/more_power_to_t.html

Fabric Buckets http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2007/09/back-with-buckets.html

Fabric boxes http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2008/09/storage-cubes.html

Moses basket http://juniberry.blogspot.com/2008/04/dolls-basket-tutorial.html

Fabric basket http://orangeflowerpatterns.blogspot.com/2008/08/fabric-basket.html

Charging basket http://www.ohfransson.com/oh_fransson/2008/09/how-to-make-a-charging-basket.html

File folder http://100spoolsofthread.blogspot.com/2009/03/free-placemat-expanding-file-tutorial.html


Techniques:

How to draft puffed sleeves http://artvani-vani.blogspot.com/2009/11/puffed-sleeves.html

How to draft cap sleeves http://megannielsen.com/2009/06/my-creative-process-pattern-2.html

How to knife pleat http://www.burdastyle.com/howtos/show/1126
http://slightly-obsessed.blogspot.com/2006/12/taking-stab-at-knife-pleating.html

Adding Ruffles http://confessionsofacraftaddict.com/2008/04/tutorial-time/

How to do a rick rack hem http://deannasstuff.blogspot.com/2009/01/quick-little-tutorial-on-how-to-make.html

Freezer paper stenciling http://angrychicken.typepad.com/angry_chicken/2006/03/little_elf_shir.html

Make a banner for blog http://lifeishercanvas.blogspot.com/2008/03/creating-banner-for-blogger-in.html

Pants
Pants from t-shirt http://www.rookiemoms.com/make-some-easy-kids-pants/
http://www.slipstitches.com/2009/11/baby-toddler-t-shirt-pants-tutorial.html http://community.livejournal.com/t_shirt_surgery/3597625.html
http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/2009/10/re-pursposing-girls-pants.html
http://indietutes.blogspot.com/2008/06/happy-bum-pants-from-sleeves.html
 
Pants from dress shirt sleeves http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=178322.0

Cuffed pants http://www.make-baby-stuff.com/baby-pants-baby-pattern.html http://scientificseamstress.blogspot.com/2008/12/reversible-cuffed-pants-tutorial.html
 
Elastic Waist Pants http://handyprojects.blogspot.com/2005/04/how-to-make-easy-kids-pants.html
http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=JC&Screen=CHILDPANTS

Bloomers http://handmadenokokoro.web.fc2.com/katagami/023.html

Ribbon Jeans http://darnkat.wordpress.com/ribbon-jeans-tutorial/

Add cuffs http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/03/howto_lengthen_kids_pants.html

Add an adjustable waist http://deannasstuff.blogspot.com/2007/11/diy-adjustable-waist.html

Dresses

Sweater dress http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/

Puffed sleeve dress http://soyouthinkyourecrafty-tuts.blogspot.com/

Wrap dress http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=232776.0

Jumper http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=185607.msg1947863#msg1947863
http://kindershoponline.blogspot.com/2009/09/tutorial-for-all-season-jumper-dress.html

Pillow case dress http://freshlypicked.blogspot.com/2008/03/pillow-case-dress-tutorial.html

Button up shirt to dress http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=170402.0
http://theidearoom.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-came-across-this-super-cute-tutorial.html
http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/2009/08/repurposing-simple-dress.html
http://www.dana-made-it.com/2008/07/tutorial-shirt-dress.html
http://www.dana-made-it.com/search/label/Shirt%20Dresses

T-shirt to dress http://kojodesigns.blogspot.com/2009/08/kojo-tutorial-jcrew-y-ruffle-dress-from.html
http://kojodesigns.blogspot.com/2009/11/kojotutorial-another-ruffle-y-jcrew-y.html


Itty bitty baby dress http://madebyrae.blogspot.com/2008/04/free-itty-bitty-baby-dress-pattern.html

Ruffle dress http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=791

Pattern-less Dress http://www.gingerhendrix.com/wiener_dog_tricks/patternless-baby-dress-tutorial.html

Puffed sleeve dress http://ikatbag.blogspot.com/2009/08/summer-dresses-3-raglan-sleeve-dress.html

Shirred spaghetti strap dress http://ikatbag.blogspot.com/2009/07/summer-dresses-1-shirred-spaghetti.html
http://ikatbag.blogspot.com/2009/07/summer-dresses-2-adding-armhole-to.html

Knit shirt to dress http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/2009/10/re-purposing-shirt-to-dress.html

Skirts
Twirly skirt http://houseonhillroad.typepad.com/photos/twirly_skirt/

Ruffled skirt http://grandrevivaldesign.typepad.com/photos/ruffled_skirts_tutorial/skirts4000.html

Pettiskirt http://lostinstash.blogspot.com/2009/04/pettiskirt-tutorial-wip.html
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/pettiskirts%20?lnc=e9ad3358f23ee010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=comments_kids&comments_page=1

Tiered Circle skirt http://indietutes.blogspot.com/2008/11/tiered-skirt-aka-twirl-skirt.html

Circle Skirt http://ikatbag.blogspot.com/2009/07/summer-skirts-5-circular-skirt-and.html

Great skirt tutorial http://polkadotchair.blogspot.com/2009/03/skirt-tutorial.html


Shirts
Onesie http://snazzlecraft.blogspot.com/2009/02/finally-onesie-pattern-and-recon-too.html

Poncho http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?&id=1000849&dn=y

Peasant blouse http://indietutes.blogspot.com/2007/07/peasant-blouse.html

Ruffle front shirt http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/2009/08/repurposing-girls-ruffle-front-shirt.html

Sleeveless Top http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=JC&Screen=CHILDTOP

Women's skirt to dress http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/2009/10/re-purposing-skirtshirt-into-dress.html

Diaper-related
PFs from t-shirts http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=559454
http://fernandfaerie.com/sewing_prefolds.html

Recycled Longies http://understandinglaura.blogspot.com/2007/09/make-your-own-favorite-longies.html

http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=227639&highlight=tutorial
http://www.borntolove.com/frugal-column2.html



Misc.

Chef hat http://sewing.about.com/od/freeprojects/ss/chefhat.htm

Scandi Mei Tai http://scanditute.blogspot.com/

Play silks http://kayciscrafts.blogspot.com/2008/12/childrens-playsilks.html
http://www.make-baby-stuff.com/play-silks.html

Catch all bib http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/2009/09/catch-all-laminated-bib.html

Ironing board cover http://u-handbag.typepad.com/uhandblog/2008/01/super-easy-iron.html

How to write a tutorial http://belladia.typepad.com/bella_dia/2008/05/tutorial-for-a.html

Pack and play sheet pattern http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=272099

I spy bag http://rosie-baby-crafty.blogspot.com/2007/08/i-spy-bags.html
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=261769.msg2934077#msg2934077

Kool-aid streamer dye http://squirrelacorns.blogspot.com/2008/07/dyeing-playsilks-and-making-streamer.html

Wilton dye http://www.pieknits.blogspot.com/2006/02/dyeing-with-wiltons-icing-dye.html

Play silk dye with Kool-aid http://www.make-baby-stuff.com/play-silks.html

Soap nut liquid http://www.morethanclothdiapers.com/soapnutfaq.html#103915

Homemade PUL http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/05/long-overdue-fusing-plastic-bag.html

Homemade vanilla http://tipnut.com/homemade-vanilla-extract/

Bath bombs http://www.teachsoap.com/bombs.html

Fabric party flags http://stitchriprepeat.blogspot.com/2007/06/festive-bunting-tutorial.html

Felt food http://snazzlecraft.blogspot.com/2009/01/free-felt-food-pattern.html

Camera Straps http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/2009/05/scrappy-camera-strap.html
http://theidearoom.blogspot.com/search/label/Sewing

Nursing Cover http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/2008/12/nursing-cover.html

Cardboard Chandelier http://www.katydidandkid.com/2009/11/poor-girls-cardboard-chandelier.html

Chair slipcover http://www.save-on-crafts.com/slipcovchair.html

Knitting patterns

Wash cloths http://www.knittingonthenet.com/cloths.htm

Swiffer cozy http://greenmountainmama.blogspot.com/2007/09/swiffer-cozy-pattern.html

Scrubbie http://berlinswhimsy.typepad.com/berlins_whimsy/2008/05/knitted-kitchen-scrubbie-tutorial.html

Scarf to purchase http://inahappycamper.eponym.com/blog/_archives/2008/3/24/3374970.html

Knit mesh bag http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer07/PATTeverlasting.html

Other Link Lists (like this one!)
Tutorial list purses/bags http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=175550.0

Tutorials http://somethingsewspecial.blogspot.com/2008/12/for-baby.html

http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=JC&Screen=HOWTO

http://www.make-baby-stuff.com/

http://thelongthread.com/?p=2021

Useful DS Craft Chat Threads http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=320992

http://www.artistrylive.com/sewing/index.php

http://everydaybeautiful.typepad.com/everyday_beautiful/free-patterns.html

http://freepatternsite.com/

Pattern downloads http://sewingmamas.com/b/downloads.php?do=cat&id=8&sort=date&page=2

Recipes
Fruit roll ups http://blessingsforlife.com/recipes/kids/fruit_rollups.htm

Welcome!!

Hello Everyone!

I've decided to keep a new blog as a project log. My family blog was becoming too cluttered with various projects and I wanted a space to keep track of things I've created, past and present. I'll begin transferring project photos from the family blog to this and then I'll add new ones here. I'm also hoping to chronicle the older projects I've done as well, so we'll dig back into my past a bit, too.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy reading!