Liz from Fast Daze shows how she turned a pair of pillowcases into this adorable boutique-style outfit for her young daughter. Ruffles on the top and at the hem of the pants are sooo girlie! And the tie straps and … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pouch with outer credit card pocket
Jenna from Sew Happy Geek and Excell Crafts shows how to make a zippered pouch with a Velcro pocket on the outside. The outer pocket is sized just right for a credit card or driver’s license. This would be a … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby bubble playsuit sew-along
Citra from Innocentia starts a sew-along showing how to create the bubble playsuit from Fiona Bell’s Sewn With Love
. This little playsuit is one of my favorite projects in the book, and I don’t have a little baby to … Read More...
Tutorial: Box o’ Chocolates heart pillows
Sew4Home shows how to make their Box o’ Chocolates heart-shaped pillows. Wide fabric ribbons tie across the front in a big bow, just like the fancy candy boxes. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Sewing pattern Tutorial: Ribbon Candy Bubble Dress for girls
Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesignsshare a tutorial on their blog for the Ribbon Candy Dress they made for the Sweet Dress challenge at Project Run and Play. It’s based on the Sweet Dress pattern by Leila and Ben. The … Read More...
Sneak peek: Oliver + S Little Things To Sew
Liesl Gibson’s Little Things to Sew won’t ship until late February, but you can get a little video sneakie peakie right now. If you like the paper doll illustrations that appear on the covers of Oliver + S patterns, … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s sweater refashion with heart-shaped elbow patches
Alicia from La Famille and La Famille at home refashioned an adult-sized thrift store sweater into a sweet Valentine’s sweater for her young daughter, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She sized the sweater down to fit … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled sweater flower embellishment
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she uses scraps of sweater knit to make a flower embellishment. This is a great way to use the leftovers from your sweater refashion projects!! Get the tutorial.
Also going on at … Read More...
Free templates: Valentine’s applique shapes
Whimsy Couture shares a handful of free Valentine’s-themed applique templates on their blog, including this sweet cupid silhouette. Go to the templates.
[photo from Whimsy Couture]
Check out these sewing books for sewing valentines day projects
and these sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Boutique style baby bib
Amy from Amy Dunn Designs and Pinked Fabrics shares a tutorial on her blog, Lots of Pink Here, for making a boutique style baby bib, backed with a soft chenille. This would make an awesome baby gift! Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: No-slip dolly swaddling blanket
Leslie from Little Apple Seed shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a dolly swaddling blanket that will stay wrapped up tight. She created the blanket after her daughter’s doll kept slipping out the blanket she was … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Ruffle Dress
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make her Little Ruffle Dress dress for girls. The neckline of the A-line dress is accented with rows of ruffles. It’s loose-fitting for playtime, but pretty enough to be considered dressed up. … Read More...
Go there now: Blanket Party and My Vinyl Designer giveaway
Amanda from Today’s Top 20 is hosting a Blanket Party in support of her Gabe’s Gifts blanket donation drive. To join the party, just link up to her post with a blanket project that you’ve made. The folks at … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered sleep mask
Roubidou made this embroidered sleep mask as part of a travel kit for a friend, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The front features a pair of handstitched sheep. The shape of the mask is patterned … Read More...
Tutorial: Dust cover for your Silhouette machine
If you’ve got a Silhouette machine
, chances are it doesn’t have much opportunity to sit around and collect dust. But for those times when household chores or large projects or work rear their ugly heads and take you away … Read More...
Free pattern: Stick horse from a pants leg
LiEr from ikat bag shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a stick horse out of a pants leg. The blue jeans she used are super cute (especially with the pink bridle and pink yarn mane), … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt pinwheel embellishments
Malory from Snips and Spice shows how to make felt pinwheel embellishments. These would make the cutest hair accessories for little girls! You could also use a quilting cotton for the top layer of the pinwheel if you wanted to … Read More...
Tutorial: Conversation starter coasters from fabric
Jill from Creating My Way to Success shows how to make a set of fabric coasters sure to get conversation started at a party or a family dinner. Each coaster is printed with a question designed to encourage sharing of … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible cross-over pinafore with applique
Mama Crafts gives step by step instructions for making a reversible cross-over pinafore for little girls. The cross-over back provides a flexible fit. She added a little turtle applique for extra cuteness. And since she had some scraps left over, … Read More...
Tutorial: Blowing Kisses Valentine’s skirt for little girls
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making her Blowing Kisses Valentine’s skirt for little girls. The skirt is made from an adult-sized t-shirt (no hemming!) which is reverse appliqued with a shower of pretty hearts. Get … Read More...