Julie Kundhi from julie-k created fabric tags that she sewed on to her daughter’s favorite stuffed animals. They serve as permantently attached ID tags that will help Puppy and Gnocchi (the stuffed dog and cat) make their way back home … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a baby onesie from an adult button-down shirt
Sophie from Roubidou shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to turn a button-down shirt into an itty bitty onesie. This is SUCH a great idea!! You can make them for boys or for girls, depending on the … Read More...
Free pattern: Reversible Sling Bag
Char from Crap I’ve Made is excited to share her free pattern and tutorial for making a Reversible Sling Bag. This bag is not only cute and stylish, but it’s also incredibly easy to make.
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Free Sewing pattern: Little girl’s summer nightgown from a vintage pillowcase
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a free pattern and tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a child’s summer nightgown from a vintage pillowcase. The pretty little nightgown has short sleeves and a criss-over bodice. And the pretty detail … Read More...
Free pattern: Bird softie baby rattle
Head over to Lark Crafts to find out how to make this super cute bird softie baby rattle. With tie handles, the rattle is easily attached to a stroller, a diaper bag handle, or those handy plastic links. The free … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute t-shirt skirt for kids
Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a quick t-shirt skirt for girls. Quick, as in it takes just 10 minutes. It’s an easy project, well suited for a beginning sewist. Get the how-to… Read More...
Tutorial: Flag monogram 4th of July shirts
Kelli from Random Thoughts From A Supermom shows how she made these 4th of July themed monogram shirts. What an absolutely cute idea! She used her Silhouette digital cutter to line up the fabric in a flag motif and cut … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy zippered tote with vinyl window
Beth from Project: Project guest blogs in Lizzie House’s 1001 Peeps Summer Camp with a tutorial showing how to make a boxy zippered tote. A clear vinyl window on one side gives you a peek at the contents. Awesome! Get … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Making a ruffle
Jenny from The Southern Institute guest blogs in the Sewing 101 series at Pickup Some Creativity with a post all about making ruffles. If you’re a beginning sewer and have been wondering how to gather fabric for skirts or ruffle … Read More...
Tutorial: Casual Summer Baggies for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a pair of little gir’s Casual Summer Baggies, a longish pair of loose-fitting shorts. They’re both practical and cute! A simple foldover knit waistband is easy to construct and comfortable to … Read More...
Tutorial: Lined basket from an old Easter basket
Would you believe that this lined basket started out as an Easter basket? You know, the cheapy multicolored ones with the super tall handles? Jayna from Bellabyte and Behind the Studio shows how she transformed the inexpensive basket with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Too Cute Apron
Karen from Sew Much 2 Luv shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Too Cute Apron. I love how she mixed and matched the fabric prints! The different colors and patterns make this look like a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Super Simple Sleeveless Dress for girls
Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns and kojobaby shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a girl’s Super Simple Sleeveless Dress. You can leave it plain, or add a fun embellishment or applique. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Button Down Bib from an old shirt
Jen from My Own Road continues her Button Down Rehab series with a tutorial showing how to use an old button down shirt to make a super cute baby bib. She cuts it so the button placket and the chest … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible messenger-style book bag
It may be easy-breezy summertime right now, but back-t0-school will be here before you know it. And what’s better for a new school year than a brand new bag to carry your books? Malory from Snips and Spice shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Denim wreath and topiary for 4th of July
Sharon from Crafts n’ Coffee shows how to make a 4th of July themed wreath and topiary from denim. Aside from the gathering stitches to make the flower embellishments, no sewing is required to make either project. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Beach blanket tic-tac-toe game
Jaime from Polkadots On Parade guest blogs in the Beach Bash series at Country Chic Cottage with a tutorial showing how to make a beach blanket tic-tac-toe game. Instead of yardage, she uses a ready made sheet as the base … Read More...
Tutorial: Festive Fireworks swing top for girls
Jess from Peanut to Princess shows how to make a cute 4th of July themed top for girls. She calls it the Festive Fireworks top. The sleeveless swing top is open in the back (with ruffles at the edges, of … Read More...
Tutorial: Triple Peter Pan collar detail
Jennifer from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a triple Peter Pan collar, similar to the ones on these cute tops from Topshop. This is such a neat detail, with a fun retro vibe! … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy Sun Hat for babies
Jessica from Running With Scissors guest blogs in the Scrap Your Stash series at Living With Punks with a free pattern and tutorial for making a Scrappy Sun Hat to keep the sun off of baby’s tender head. The ruffled … Read More...