Lia from Lia’s Space shares a free pattern and tutorial for a kimono and pants outfit sized to fit a Baby Alive doll.  This is SO cute!!  I’ll definitely be making some of these!  (My daughter just got a Baby … Read More...

Head over to Craft Jr. to find out how to make this strapless summer top with shirring at the top and the bottom.  This is such a cute top, and it sews up quick!  This would be a great project … Read More...

As part of her Summer of Skirts series, Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to make a simple A-line gathered skirt.  Elastic at the waist makes it easy to construct and easy to fit.  Go to the tutorial.… Read More...

Prudent Baby shows how to make a cube-shaped ottoman out of woven area rugs.  The number you’ll need depends on the size of the ottoman you want to make and the size of the rug(s) you’re cutting up.  This would … Read More...

Lia from Lia’s Space shows how to make these reusable fabric gift bags.  No cutting, folding, or taping wrapping paper.  Just slide the gift inside and cinch up the drawstrings.  Simple applique designs make them super cute.  Go to the … Read More...

Sarah from 2 Giggle Boxes made this ruffelier, a chandelier wrapped with ruffled fabric strips.  Wouldn’t this be fabulous in a little girl’s room, or as a decoration for a fancy tea party?  You can make one with the tutorial … Read More...

Deanna from Just Deanna shows how to add a bit of lace trim to a hem so it peeks out the bottom.  This simple little addition really amps up the girliness of a skirt or dress!  Get the how-to.… Read More...

Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make this easy fabric-trimmed hooded towel.  She made one as a gift for nephew.  Fabric binding on the edges gives it a pop of color.  That tractor fabric is SO right on for … Read More...

The next time you’re feeling the need for some new jewelry, how about  giving your fabric stash a visit?  You can make this knotted fabric and bead necklace easily from beads, fabric, and grosgrain ribbon.  Jennifer from My Life a … Read More...

Kathryn from I Can Find the Time shares a tutorial for a sock embellishment that blows my mind in both it’s simplicity and it’s cuteness.  She adds ribbon ruffles to the ribbed cuffs of plain ankle socks.  Genius!!  Go to … Read More...

Anj from Multi-Purpose Wings shares a tutorial for making these long-stemmed fabric flowers.  I love the look of a bunch of them all in a vase together!!  Go to the tutorial.

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Keyka Lou Patterns gives a quick review on their blog of several popular ways to create temporary marks on fabric using marking pens & chalks.  Read all about them at Keyka Lou Patterns.

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The folks at RIT Dye tell how you can get a cool striped effect when dying your fabrics.  The secret is Elmer’s Clear School Glue.  Of course, there’s nothing saying you have to limit yourself to stripes.  There are tons … Read More...

Susan from Living with Punks shows how to make this reusable market bag.  The finishing on this bag looks professional, with edge stitching and crisp side seams.  A fabric-covered piece of cardboard provides support for the bottom.  Go to the … Read More...

You can make these fun pom pom flowers out of fabric.  Prudent Baby tells how to do it.  Get the tute.

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Miss Cinti from My Poppet and Made of Cloth shares a tutorial for making a hot water bottle cover.  She uses wool felt, which is both durable and easy to work with.  I love the big, mod polka dots!!  Go … Read More...

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a fabric cupholder that hangs from a stroller.  I remember back in my stroller-pushing days this was something I wished for just about every time I was out taking my daughter … Read More...

If floppy raw-edged seam allowances on the inside of your sewing projects seam messy to you, why not give a French seam a try?  A French seam encloses the raw edges and stitches them down to the underside of the … Read More...

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make this easy summer top for little girls.  The gathering and the tie top straps make this an easy shirt to fit.  The chest measurement is the only measurement you’ll need.  Go … Read More...