Over the years I have gotten some great fabric from thrift stores. There are lots of times I purchase fabric with no project in mind and the fabric often dictates the project I make. I may see a piece of fabric and a project instantly comes to mind. Then there are those occasions when I […]
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I fell in love with this pullover pattern when I first say it and was very excited to give it a try. In the end I have a bit of mixed feelings, but I will still give it another try and recommend trying it if you are looking for a simple pullover. The Burda 6476 […]
The idea of making a diy capsule wardrobe has been something I have wanted to do for a long time. Over the years I have made clothing pieces, but I have never tried making a complete wardrobe. In preparation for this project I purged my existing wardrobe. I have also limited my new purchases to […]
I absolutely love this Burda 6820 t-shirt pattern. I have made view “B” and “C” several times over the years and it is one of the patterns we have used in our T-Shirt class. I have done a sew-along with this pattern years ago; however, in revisiting this pattern in our IG Live Session @craftedspaces, […]
craftedspaces · DIY Wardrobe Pattern Review – McCalls 7874 In our IG live session we took a look at the McCall’s 7874 activewear pattern. We spoke about the pattern in great detail and provided some insight into working through the pattern instructions. This post is a summary of that discussion, along with some additional […]
craftedspaces · DIY Wardrobe Pattern Review – Burda 6573 We recently took a look at the Burda 6573 pants pattern in an IG live session. We spoke about the pattern in great detail and provided some insight into working with the pattern. I want to provide a summary of that discussion, along with […]
Creating a muslin is an extra step in the sewing process that comes with many benefits; but, how do you decide if a muslin is needed for your project? Let us say you are working with a pattern for the first time, and you want to know if the finished garment will fit you as […]
Cross stitch is a fun craft with lots of beautiful patterns to choose from and countless ways to use your finished projects. It is a beautiful way to embellish clothing, accessories or home decor. This embroidery technique is done by making an X-shape on your fabric. It is a form of counted thread embroidery and […]
12 Days of Holiday Cheer GIVEAWAY EVENT Crafted Spaces is hosting its biggest GIVEAWAY event ever! Starting on December 8, 2021, and each day for twelve days we will present a new giveaway item on our Instagram feed @craftedspaces. The last giveaway item will be posted on December 19, 2021. You will have approximately three […]
It is important to me to know what is in my self-care products and to have the option to customize the ingredients to meet my family’s needs. I started making my own hair and skin care products many years ago. Eight years ago this evolved into making my soap. It has now become a ritual; […]