Head over to Luke and Hailie Girl to find out how to make this super cute ruffled skirt. It was inspired by a similar shirt from J. Crew. I love all the rows of ruffles going this way and that! … Read More...
Tutorial: Soccer ball throw pillow
Creative Mama from Adithis Amma Sews shows how to make a cushion. The front is pieced to look like a soccer ball. How cute is that? She created one for her sister as a back support for when she’s driving, … Read More...
Tutorial: Practically-Perfect-To-Me apron with adjustable neck and ruffle
Kalleen from At Second Street shares a tutorial for making her Practically-Perfect-To-Me apron. The neck strap is easily adjustable with d-ring hardware, and the skirt is edged in a feminine ruffle. So pretty! It’s offered as part of the Tie … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Baby Sleep Sack or Spring Scrunched Baby Dress
Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a free pattern on her blog for making her Baby Sleep Sack with a crossover front. The cuffs include a flap that folds over the hands to protect baby from getting scratched by their … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated pillowcase dress for St. Patrick’s Day
Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s pillowcase dress with a pleated bodice. She made hers in a green and white color scheme and added a four-leaf clover … Read More...
Tutorial: Spring dishtowels with ribbon stripes
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make pretty spring dishtowels. Strips of ribbon get stitched across a store-bought dishtowel for a quick, easy way to brighten your spring decor. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Split pea shamrock bean bags
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog for making these cute shamrock beanbags using clear plastic and split peas from the grocery store. And what would you do with a split pea shamrock beanbag? She gives ideas for … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a button and loop closure to a center seam
Ruby Murray shows how she reworked the bodice of a dress to add a button and loop closure to the center seam of a bodice. It’s part of her continuing series of refashion tutorials. The buttons and loops are … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched and appliqued bicycle motif
Stephanie fromEden and Eliot shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a fun bicycle motif to a onesie. She uses a combination of handstitching and applique inspired by the work of Alabama Chanin. GA little … Read More...
Tutorial: St. Patrick’s Day shirred bandana dress for toddler girls
Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial over at Momtastic showing how to turn three bandanas (green, of course) into a cute shirred sundress for St. Patrick’s Day. The shirring and the criss-cross straps in the back make a … Read More...
Tutorial: The Peek-a-Boo Shoulder Shirt, plus a surprise
I promised you a tutorial for making the Peek-a-Boo Shoulder Shirt, and here it is! This really is a quick, easy shirt to make. With no set-in sleeves, it’s just two pieces of fabric with edges bound and sewn together … Read More...
Two more winners of a pattern from So Tei-Tei
Last night I announced a winner of our So Tei-Tei giveaway. But it turns out that there are TWO MORE WINNERS!!
The giveaway was for three readers to receive a pattern for So Tei-Tei, not just one. So now … Read More...
Free pattern: Bosco Bowtie for boys
Carla from The Scientific Seamstress has teamed up with Jennifer Paganelli from Sis Boom to create a free downloadable pattern for their Bosco Bowtie. The pattern is offered in celebration of Jennifer Paganelli’s new book, Girls’ World: Twenty-One Pretty Sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Shaped pockets for little girl dresses, plus templates
Amy from Pinked Fabric and Lots Of Pink Here shares a tutorial for making specially shaped pockets for little girl dresses. A pretty pocket like this makes a whole dress extra special. She includes templates for a simple flower, a … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl sailor pants
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at The Girl Creative witha tutorial showing how to make a pair of sailor pants for toddler girls. These are sooo cute! And the buttons on the front aren’t merely decorative – they’re … Read More...
Tutorial: Silk flower and lace bow
Little girls love fancy dresses. Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how you can make a fancy flower to embellish a dress. The center is a purchased silk flower, with lace and curly ribbon layered behind to make a bow. … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a t-shirt into a zippered hoodie
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar joins in the Celebrate the Boy fun with a tutorial showing how to make a zippered hoodie. She starts with a plain t-shirt and adds a zipper and fabric scraps to make … Read More...
Winner of a So Tei-Tei pattern
Our giveaway for a free pattern from So Tei-Tei ended last night, so tonight I get to announce the winner!
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Lucky commenter 122, Perrine, who said:
I like the summer blouse.
I agree – the summer blouse … Read More...
Tutorial: Baker’s twine ruffled throw pillow
Sibylle from funkytime used baker’s twine when she made this pretty ruffled throw pillow. The red and white twine is stitched through long fabric strips to create the ruffles on the front. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing … Read More...
Free template: Chocolate bunny applique
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shares a free applique template for this sweet chocolate bunny. She used freezer paper stencil to paint the image on the fabric, which she then appliqued on to a shirt to make a cute Easter tee. … Read More...