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TUTORIAL: tie on slippers

Made by: Tissuepapers (via Whip Up)
Project: tie on slippers
Method: machine sewing (although you could handsew them too)  - pattern and instructions here
Difficulty: basic
Time: easily under an hour
Materials:  1 x solid fabric, 1 x print fabric (size depends on your foot - check instructions), tape measure, scissors, thread, etc.
Hints: Tissuepaper suggests wearing these Doris Day inspired slippers on those lazy days of summer afternoons sipping your chilled ice tea.  Or maybe a strawberry daiquiri? Nice.  I also thought maybe you could paint on some puff paint dots on the soles to prevent slipping on smooth surfaces?  Its a VERY clever pattern!

TUTORIAL: album cover wall organiser

Made by: Paper and Stitch
Project: easy album cover wall organiser
Method: paper craft
Difficulty: basic
Time: five minutes flat!
Materials:  album cover of your choice, scissors, pencil and double sided tape
Hints: Choose some kids album covers for the play room, movie soundtracks for your media room, or your favourite 80's band album covers for your home office!  The album covers you choose could be the soundtrack to your lounge room!!!

TUTORIAL: your own crafty fabric labels

Made by: SewTakeAHike
Project: fabric labels for your craft
Method: handmade
Difficulty: basic
Time: under an hour
Materials:  ink-jet printer, prepackaged colourfast fabric sheet (like this from your local craft or quilting store), iron, scissors.
Hints: See the hints at the end of the tutorial regarding using fray-check to stop fraying edges. SewTakeAHike also has many other sensational onenightonly-friendly tutorials for you to browse through!

TUTORIAL: chopstick rests

Made by: Zakka Life
Project: chopstick rests
Method: handmade
Difficulty: basic
Time: 30 minutes tops
Materials: smooth black rocks - you can find these at the dollar store and craft stores, often by the glass vases or floral area; scrap booking rub-ons - most craft stores carry these - you can choose any motif you like, flowers, letters, etc.; Mod Podge - or any other sealant that is nontoxic; foam craft brush
Hints: Oh I love this project - you could theme your rests or choose some quirky graphics. Be good place-setters too for a dinner party to rub on the names or initials of your guests!

TUTORIAL: sewing machine thread catcher

Made by: MelleBugAndMe (via Whip Up)
Project:  Thread Catcher
Method: sewing
Difficulty: basic sewing
Time: a few hours
Materials: three different coloured fabrics, thick interfacing, small amount of stuffing, double-sided velcro.
Hints: This is a super project! Whip Up wondered if you use oilcloth for the pocket lining to stop threads from sticking to the inside of the pocket? Sounds like a great idea!  I also think a little rick rack would look lovely (I put rick rack on everything!). There is an excellent PDF pattern and instructions here.

TUTORIAL: 5 minute* skirt

Made by: Angry Chicken
Project: 5 minute* skirt
Method: sewing
Difficulty: basic sewing
Time: 5 minutes!*
Materials: skirt fabric (with a little stretch, but not too much - see Amy's notes at to yardage); FOE (fold over elastic), tracing paper, measuring tape, sewing machine, serger (optional), matching thread.
Hints: Amy has some wonderful hints and tips in her tutorial post, so head over and have a look!  Her 5 minute disclaimer* states:
*Disclaimer: The 5 minutes only apply if you have a serger, all the supplies at the ready, and are sober. Please allow for extra time if your personal situation deviates from this.

I also loved that when referring to the waist measurement, Amy has typed 'waste' - this is a more accurate reflection of my own middle section!!!

TUTORIAL: Notebook

Made by: Rachel Simonsen (via Mixtape)
Project: Notebook
Method: simple sewing
Difficulty: basic
Time: about 15 minutes!
Materials:  2 pieces of cardstock, internal paper pages, sewing machine, glue and masking tape (optional)
Hints:  Fill up your notebook with lists, maybe with doodles, maybe with new ideas - who knows! Rachel used paper from the black and white paper pad for the covers and a variety of graph paper, dot paper, and regular paper for the pages.  She also put some stuff (tags, brads, some paper pieces) in a little bag and clipped it to the back cover for portability. 

TUTORIAL: secret pocket easter egg

Made by: Kristin, SewMamaSew!
Craftspiration: holidays
 Project: Secret Pocket Easter Egg 
Method: sewing/softie
Difficulty: basic
Time: about 1 hour
Materials: About 0.25m x 2 fabrics, scissors, pins, sewing machine, needle and thread, softie stuffing
Hints: great for Easter egg hunts or add a secret pocket for a surprise Easter goodie! Download PDF pattern and instructions here.

TUTORIAL: paperclay mushroom tutorial

Made by: The Fabled Needle
Project: Paperclay Mushrooms
Method: crafty/sculpture/paperclay
Difficulty: basic
Time: 30 minutes/2 - 4 days (includes drying time)
Materials: Paperclay, preferably white and very lightweight, floral wire, red and white acrylic paint, acrylic varnish, 1 small flat and 1 small round paintbrush. small wire cutters, water, paper towels, something to protect your surface, alligator/bulldog clips to hang for drying.
Hints: customize them however you like: size, color, shape etc.

TUTORIAL: fabric storage baskets

Made by:www.jcarolinecreative.com
Craftspiration: great fabric!
Project: storage baskets (large and small)
Method: sewing
Difficulty: intermediate (but not complicated)
Time: 2-3 hours
Materials: 1 yard of exterior fabric (1/2 yard for smaller basket), 1/2 yard of interior lining fabric, scrap of fabric for label holder, 1 yard heavy stabilizer (1/2 yard for smaller basket), 12" x 16" piece of closed cell foam for bottom  (8" x 12" for smaller basket), 22" of webbing for handles, 12" of 3/8" Heat n' Bond Ultrahold (for the label holder), glue to affix inside bottom to basket.
Hints: visit the fantastic tutorial here and try different fabric combinations for some interesting looks coordinated to your decor! 

Also try the tutorial for her Hobo Handbag!