Joanne from Craft Passion shows how to make this droopy-eared sock bunny softie. He’s made from just a single sock, so it’s a good use for stray socks. Or, go buy a pair of new socks and make two bunnies. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Bayern Sundress for little girls
Heidi from Elegance and Elephants guest blogs in the (30) Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make her Bayern Sundress for little girls. The front of the dress has a simple bodice with … Read More...
Tutorial: Sturdy and waterproof picnic blanket
Heather Jones from Olive and Ollie shares a tutorial at Sewing Secrets (the Coats and Clark blog) showing how to make a summer picnic blanket. It’s made from two layers of fabric – one a heavy home dec fabric, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Superhero mask and cape
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a pair of tutorials showing how to make a superhero mask and cape. You can personalize the cape with your child’s initial, or you could replicate the emblem of a favorite superhero. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Steampunk bridesmaid dress
Jacki O. from Nobody Knows What A Red-Heading Mommy Can Do stepped up to the challenge when she was asked to be a bridesmaid in a steampunk wedding. She made her whole outfit – the petticoat, the peasant top, the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – It’s a Cinch sundress with nautical details
Stephanie from Pinafores and Pinwheels guest blogs in the (30) Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make her It’s a Cinch Dress for girls. I am LOVING the grommet and cording detail around … Read More...
Tutorial: Sexy summer racerback top refashioned from a button-down shirt
Theresa from Salty Peanut Stitcheryshows how removing the sleeves and cutting new armholes creates a whole new look for a button down shirt. The previously short-sleeved fitted shirt is now a sexy summer racerback top. (You’ll need to use … Read More...
Tutorial: Fringed cowboy pants for toddlers
Stephanie from Sewing Chick shows how she made a pair of cowboy pants for her toddler son. The elastic-waist pants have long faux-suede fringe down the sides. How cute!! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Drapey knit tunic
Maya from Little Treasures shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this drapey knit tunic. Because of how it hugs the hips and then drapes off of the arms, it looks like it would be a complicated … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Sewing pattern storage from an unexpected source
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini has a pretty new green basket to hold her sewing patterns. It’s repurposed from something unexpected, something that had been sitting out in her garage for several years. Something you probably have in your house, too. … Read More...
Tutorial: Bubble Ruffle Tu Tu for little girls
Alicia from The Creative Vault guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to maker Bubble Ruffle Tu Tu. It’s all kinds of fluffy, frilly fabulousness that little girls LOVE. Get the tute.
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Sewing Tutorial: Sunshine Poured Out Maxi Dress
Jill from Made It On Monday guest blogs at Kojo Designs with a tutorial showing how to make her Sunshine Poured Out Maxi Dress. The top is embellished with diagonal stripes, and the hem pieced with wide horizontal stripes. I … Read More...
Tutorial: Nothing But a Hound Dog backpack
Melissa from Melly Sews shares a tutorial over at Keeping It Simple showing how to make her Nothing But a Hound Dog back pack. How cute is that!! This would make a super backpack for a child to take to … Read More...
Tutorial: Beach or bath towel poncho
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a beach or bath towel poncho for a child. It’s a cute cover-up to wear home from the pool, or a fun way … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer bubble top for girls
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a girl’s bubble top. This is such a cute style for summer, and I love that it looks cute on older girls as … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric napkins with ric rac trim
Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make these cute fabric napkins. They’re made from two layers of fabric with ric rac peeking out from the edges. They made theirs in a red, white, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Messenger bag for kids
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make he Little Messenger, a kid-sized messenger bag. She originally designed it for her kids to haul their books to and from the library, but she’s since found that they use it to … Read More...
Tutorial: Installing a centered zipper
Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shares a tutorial at Sewing Secrets (the Coats and Clarks blog) showing how to install a centered zipper. This is the method that most printed patterns use to install zippers at the … Read More...
Free pattern: Summer knit cardigan, now in an adult size
Jen from iCandy Handmade recently shared a pattern and tutorial for making a summer knit cardigan. It turned out smaller than she had planned, so the pattern was for a girl’s size cardigan. Now she’s back with a larger pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Kawaii animal clear vinyl pouches
Craftbits has the how-to for making these kawaii animal clear vinyl pouches. They would make such cute containers for hair accessories, small toiletries, or sewing supplies. How yummy would your button stash look stored in these pouches! Go to the … Read More...