Pascale from // between the lines // used fabric scraps and a leather punch to lend bohemian style of a plain leather belt. The strips of fabric add color and texture to the edges of the belt. Love it! Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Apron-style bib for baby
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Bapron – an apron-style bib for baby. The longish bib provides plenty of coverage for the inevitable spills and mess that accompany a baby. Bias tape finishes off the … Read More...
Tutorial: Frayed petal flower embellishment
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make this lovely frayed petal flower embellishment. It looks like it’s made out of individual petal shapes all stitched together, but it’s cleverly made out of a long strip of fabric. She … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Old School Shorts from fun cotton prints
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make a pair of Old School Shorts. You know, the ones like you wore to gym class way back in the day? (Oh, wait a minute, maybe I’m showing my age…) These … Read More...
Free pattern: Carolina dress for little girls
Sharon fromSweet Pea and Pumkins kicks off a sew-along on her blog for making her Carolina dress for little girls. This is such a pretty dress!! The sleeveless dress has a full gathered skirt that little girls will love … Read More...
Tutorial: Use novelty fabrics to make a concentration game
Novelty fabrics are so much fun to collect, but can be difficult to use in projects. You can use the images as appliques, but you’ll have LOTS of images left over. Here’s another idea: use the images from novelty fabrics … Read More...
Tutorial: Button down peasant shirt refashion
Dora from Show Tell Share shows how she refashioned a button down shirt into a peasant blouse. She removed the button placket from the bottom portion of the shirt, but kept it at (and the collar) at the top. A … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux chenille capri jeans
Carmen from RoCa and Company shows how she turned two pairs of old jeans into one pair of capri jeans with fabulous faux chenille texture on the legs. Brilliant! And sooo cute! This would also be a great way to … Read More...
Video tutorial: Foldover elastic
I’m a little nervous posting this. It’s my very-first-ever-video-tutorial-grand-debut. But it’s about foldover elastic and you guys know how much I love me some foldover! I use it in my Peek-A-Boo Shoulder shirts, in my Slouchy Shirts, on … Read More...
Tutorial: Sailor-inspired Ahoy! Pants for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Ahoy! Pants for little girls. The sailor-inspired pants have a buttoned bib across the front. Sooo cute! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Strawberry softie keychain
Stephanie from Toastie Studio shows how to make this cute strawberry softie keychain. Or, you can leave off the tab on the top and make some as play food for a child’s pretend kitchen. Get the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Bright happy cute felt birds
These little felt birdies are soooo cute! I let out a little squeal of delight when I saw them! They’re so bright and happy, and I’m loving all the possibilities for embellishment. Paper and String shares a free pattern and … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Paper bag waist pants alteration
Elizabeth from Simple Simon and Company shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to adapt a basic pants pattern to make capris with a paper bag waist. The extra bit of fabric creates a pretty ruffle at the waist. … Read More...
Tutorial: Photo frame flower pot wrap
Erica from B is for Boy! shows how to make a flower pot wrap with a frame to hold a favorite photo. The wrap is made from a fabric print with a clear vinyl window to display a photo. This … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiny Wings felt softie
Adeela from Sew Kool shares a tutorial for making a felt softie of the bird from the Tiny Wings game. Soooo cute! Get the tutorial.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ … Read More...
Tutorial: Sunflower bag
Anusha from Anusha’s Creative Blog shares a tutorial showing how to make a purse with a 3-d sunflower embellishment on the front. This is such a pretty bag, and perfect for spring and summer! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Star throw pillow
You can find out how to make this unique star-shaped throw pillow over at Fleece Fun. This would be a fun accent for a child’s room! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: All-In-One Picnic Blanket Tote
Lindsay from CraftBuds shows how to make an All-In-One Picnic Blanket Tote – picnic blanket that folds up into a handy tote for easy carrying. The bottom layer is made from a vinyl tablecloth to make it waterproof against the … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew ribbon and button headband
Craft Passion shows how to create a button and bow headband, no sewing required. They’re easy to make, and you can have fun with choosing colors and trims to suit the occasion or the outfit. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Little girl’s elastic waist button-up shirt
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how she refashioned a juniors-sized button-up shirt into one that fits her little girl. I love the elastic that she added at the waist. Young children are sooo squirmy when you dress them, especially … Read More...