Nicole Mallalieu of You SEW, Girl! shows what you can do when you print smaller versions of your child’s art on fabric.  By shrinking them down, you can use them as decorative patches on any number of sewing projects.  Read more…

Babies grow so fast!  Sometimes an article is clothing is only worn once or twice before baby has moved on to the next size.  Obsessively Stitching shows how to take outgrown baby pajamas and turn them into a new pair of…

Little ones are notorious for holding something in their hand one second, and sending it careening to the floor the next.  Luckily, you can plan ahead and attach a “no drop” strap to bottles, toys, etc.  HomeSpun Threads shows you how…

We are the towel cats, meow-meow.  We are made from towels, meow-meow.  You can find out how from Runo Dollmaker, meow-meow.  Go to the tutorial and we will refrain from clawing your couch.

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If you’ve ever lamented the fact that there’s just NOT ENOUGH time in the day, then you’re gonna love this Craft Clock by Ric Rac.  It’s a working clock with a fabric cover.  When she was stitching all the numbers on…

This summer, make good old-fashioned letter writing a priority.  It’ll keep the kids’ brains active and it will strengthen relationships with family and friends.  Craftzine shows how to make this family letter writing center that hangs on the wall.  Go to…

This felt teddy bear project from Chica and Jo is a great summertime craft for the kiddos.  The pieces are all precut, so all the kids have to do is assesmble and stitch.  Make a bunch and host a teddy bear…

J. Stern Designs walks you through the process of constructing a pair of jeans from another, larger pair of jeans.  She makes use of a printed pattern for the shape of the pieces, but places them on an existing pair to…

Moda Bake Shop shows how to make these fun summer placemats out of clear vinyl and fabric scraps.  They also show how to make a set of fabric napkins to match.  Get the tutorial.

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If pattern drafting sounds intriguing but overwhelming, take a look at this post by Megan Nielsen.  She shows how she drafted a peter pan collar, using only a bodice sloper and tracing paper.  See how she did it.