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