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A Doggone Cute Bow Tie to Make for Your Pup

August 28, 2018

Does your four-legged friend have a knack for fashion? From DIY bandanas to handmade bow ties, it’s never been easier to let your pups personality shine and earn you the coveted Dog Parent of the Year. If Fido prefers to go fancy with his style, today’s beginner-friendly dog bow tie is the perfect way to add a small touch of color without getting in the way of puppy playtime. Using just a fat quarter of Organic Cotton Sateen, we promise this DIY project is….PAW-some!

How to Sew a Bow Tie for Your Dog | Spoonflower Blog

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Wide Leg Pants for a Handmade Wardrobe

August 7, 2018

The perfect pants for summer don’t exist, you say? Here to prove you wrong are these wide leg pants (they’re beginner-friendly!) made with Spoonflower’s Lightweight Cotton Twill and Burda Style Pattern 6966. We can’t get enough of the flowy and relaxed fit. Customize with your favorite Spoonflower pattern and get to sewing with our video and step-by-step tutorial below.

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Ace Lunchtime with DIY Kid’s Reusable Lunch Bags

July 23, 2018

Lunch bags have certainly come a long way from boring (and wasteful) paper or plastic. Your kid won’t want to rush out the door without this custom-made bag in Eco Canvas.

Ace Lunchtime with DIY Kid's Reusable Lunch Bags | Spoonflower Blog

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Sew the Purrrfect Cat Zipper Pouch | Video Tutorial

July 10, 2018

The cats out of the bag! One of our most popular fat quarter projects is now a video tutorial and making it’s DIY debut for your crafting pleasure. Are you ready to see why we think this zipper pouch is the purrrfect gift for any cat-loving friend? Check out the full, step-by-step tutorial below or follow along with the video tutorial to get started.

Sew Up the Purrrfect Cat Zipper Pouch | Video Tutorial | Spoonflower Blog

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Stitch Up a Quick and Easy Knit Baby Hat | Free Pattern

July 8, 2018

They’re cute, they’re easy, they’re inexpensive: what’s not to love about handmade baby hats? You can make at least two hats from one fat quarter of our knit fabrics, so you can have some on hand for friends or family. Download the free hat pattern and follow the step-by-step tutorial below or jump to the video tutorial to get started.

Stitch Up a Quick and Easy Knit Baby Hat | Free Pattern | Spoonflower Blog

Featured designs: Hat: Watercolor Field by katievernon and Bright Day by allierunnion

Campfire Craft: Laminated Zipper Pouch for Roasting Sticks

May 15, 2018

There’s nothing quite like family and friends surrounding an open campfire enjoying one of our favorite summertime treats, s’mores. This delicious, sticky treat has become a summer camp staple, and whether you like them lightly toasted and golden brown, or charred outside and soft on the inside, it’s safe to say we could all do without the mess from those melted ‘mallows. Luckily, we’ve whipped up a handy laminated zipper pouch to keep those gooey roasting sticks contained and mess-free. Check out the video tutorial below, or follow the full step-by-step guide to get started.

Travel in Style with These DIY Fabric Luggage Tags

April 24, 2018

Forget boring black luggage! Customize your travel essentials with unique designs and DIY projects that complement your own personal style. Fabric luggage tags are quick to sew and only require a fat quarter of fabric (we recommend Lightweight Cotton Twill), making them the perfect project or gift for anyone with the travel bug. Watch the video below, or follow along with the step by step tutorial.

Make Your Own Denim Skirt for Any Occasion | Free Pattern

April 11, 2018

Warmer weather is the perfect time for denim skirts and we think every me-made wardrobe should include an easy-to-wear skirt that can be quickly transitioned from day to night, and even summer to fall when paired with a bold pair of tights. Using our Dogwood Denim™, we’ll take you through all the steps you need for creating a skirt in the video below using our free PDF pattern (available in sizes 0-18). If you prefer a shorter or longer length, we’ve included two additional versions just for you! Find the full instructions and download your pattern below. [Read more…] about Make Your Own Denim Skirt for Any Occasion | Free Pattern

An Outdoor Party Must-Have: DIY Cornhole Beanbags

April 6, 2018

Easy DIY alert! Re-cover your cornhole boards in a coordinating design using our Peel-and-Stick wallpaper! Featured designs by interrobangart, indelibleink and ileneavery

Warm weather is right around the corner and that means fun games in the summer sun. Cornhole is one of our favorites to play, which is why we’re so excited about this DIY cornhole beanbag tutorial. Stitch up a full set of bags (official rules call for eight!) in no time using only 1 yard of Spoonflower’s Eco Canvas following the video below, or check out the full step-by-step instructions right after it.

This DIY Drawstring Bag Is a Cinch! | Video Tutorial + Free Pattern

March 7, 2018

If you’re looking for a functional and stylish way to transport small items, look no further than the DIY drawstring bag. It sews up quick thanks to this free PDF pattern, and only uses 1 yard of fabric and some drawstring. We can’t stop making them in our Lightweight Cotton Twill! Check out the video tutorial below or jump ahead to the text and photo version if that’s more your speed.