How to Tell If Your Fabric Has Enough Stretch for the Pattern You Picked Out
Have you ever bought a pattern designed for knit fabric, measured twice, cut once, and still ended up with a finished garment that was on the tight side? Maybe it wasn't the size you cut out; maybe your fabric wasn't stretchy enough for the pattern.
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How to Make a Super-Easy Triangle Halter Top
7 commentsMake this clever tie top in less than an hour using our easy step-by-step instructions.
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Threadbanger Gets CraftStylish with a Tote
2 commentsThreadbanger pal, Kira, whipped up this nifty tote out of a CraftStylish T-shirt at Renegade.
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How to Crochet a Flower (Part 1)
7 commentsCrochet flowers are fast, easy, and perfect for embellishing almost anything. Learn how to make a basic two-layer flower with this step-by-step tutorial.
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My Summer of Hand-Sewn Dresses
4 commentsMy first hand-sewn dress, my first vintage dress, and my first alteration were all tailored for a summer of weddings a few years back—and I still wear the results.
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Restyling PJ Pants with a Blind Hem
3 commentsTurn a pair of ready-made pajama pants into a cute pair of capri pants. All you need is a few minutes and these blind-hem techniques!
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T-shirt Transformations Galore
1 commentIf you’re cleaning out your closet, don't throw away those old t-shirts...
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This Week On CraftStylish
Monday starts with a bang: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge begins. Here's a preview of all of the crafty wonders to follow on CraftStylish.
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This Free Bathing Suit Pattern is so Hot it's Cool
Check out this vintage style stunner from Burdastyle.
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Recycle, Adorn and Embellish Your Tote Bag with These Fab Ideas
1 commentMore tote bag inspiration, how-tos, and free patterns from the worldwide web.
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Hip to Bead Interview and Giveaway!
9 commentsBeading designer and writer Katie Hacker is offering a copy of her book, Hip to Bead, to one lucky CraftStylish reader! I interviewed her about jewelry-making, her tips for beginners, and lots more.
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Totally Cute and Handmade with Love
Check out the adorable ensembles handmade and adorned by Madewithlovebyhannah.
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Quick Tips for Cutting and Sewing on the Bias
Cutting and sewing on the bias is easy with some how-to pointers and helpful hints!
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Lion Brand Opens Store in NYC!
Hey all you yarn lovers...if you live in or around NYC you are in for a treat! Lion Brand is opening a studio!
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Chic Batik How-To
Check out this awesome flour paste batik tutorial from Bridget Benton at The Matchbook Blog.
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More Tote Bag Inspiration from Don't Quilt Your Day Job
I am not kidding about whipping everyone into shape for our Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge. Take a look at this cool idea.
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Contest Alert: Design a Pair of Doc Martens
Are you the next Dr. Martens designer? Enter their contest and find out!
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Learn to Sew and Get Ready to be Challenged
2 commentsFab designer Cal Patch can help you release your inner seamstress with this cool tote bag class at Etsy, Brooklyn.
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