Here’s a quick sewing project for a little girl.  It’s an easy ruffled skirt, compliments of Vively Online.  Get the tutorial.

Adventures from the Sewing Studio shows how to make these reversible craft aprons for kids.  Get the tutorial.

Yes, you can make this eye-catching purse from a fat quarter.  Find out how with this tutorial offered by the folks at Sew, Mama, Sew blog.

Say goodbye to the waste of a paper sack lunch.  Lisa at The Princess & The Monkey made these fabric lunch bags for her kids and shows how to make one for yourself.  Get the tutorial.

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Pin and Paper offers a tutorial to make this sweet 3-D stuffed heart toy.  The soft toy would be just the thing for little ones, either as a Valentine’s Day surprise or for year-round fun.  Get the tutorial.

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Lucy at My Byrd House shows how to make these aprons from an old pair of jeans.  Each apron takes just one pant leg, so you get two out of one pair of jeans.  Get the tute!

We Wilsons shows a new take on the basic drawstring bag.  It’s bear-shaped bag designed her aunt created years ago for Christmas presents.  I can see how this easily became a child’s favorite bag!  Get the tutorial.

Michael Miller Fabrics has a tutorial for making this loose-fitting wrap.  They show it made out of their organic herringbone material.  Gorgeous!  Get the tutorial.

Vegbee at Just Tutes shows how to draft a simple pattern for a dashiki (a simple A-line shirt from nonstretchy cotton).  She drafted the pattern for an Africa theme at her daughter’s school, but this shirt would be great everyday … Read More...

Let’s face it.  Maternity pants are more about function than style, and that’s especially true of the elastic band.  It’s gotta be there.  It’s gotta stretch.  But does it have to be ugly?  Christy from Christy’s Creations doesn’t think so.  … Read More...

If you want to add a chin strap to a hat but don’t want the awkward knot in the cord, check out this tip from Noiledotnet.  She uses a bead instead of the knot.  Read more about it.

Ahhh… the boxy polo shirt.  It seems everyone has at least one in their closet, usually emblazoned with a school or company logo.  Now, with this tutorial from This Mama Makes Stuff, you can refashion your boxy polo so … Read More...

If you’re making an unlined garment, consider using Hong Kong seams to hide the raw edges.  Bunny at La Sewista! has a tutorial to demystify this seam finish.

A recessed zipper is a nice way to add a zipper to a bag.  My Spare Time has a great tutorial showing how to add this feature.  Get the tutorial.