Do you like free patterns?  Free patterns for dresses?  Annette from Craft Stew has compiled a list of 52 free sewing patterns.  That’s one for each week of a calendar year.  Go to the compilation and find some sewing inspiration… Read More...

Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs over at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make her Brassy Ruffle Top out of a pair of plain t-shirts.  The t-shirts need to be the same style, so check out … Read More...

Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs over at Peace, Love, and Craft with a tutorial showing how to make her All In Tiers tank.  The flowy layers were inspired by a similar shirt at Anthropologie.  Go to the tutorial.… Read More...

Head over to Craft to find out how to create this embellished tunic.  Start with a loose-fitting t-shirt and add beads and lace or other fancy trim.  Go to the tute.

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Charity from Sweet Shop and Indie Tutes shares a free pattern for the Solar Dress.   This A-line sundress is great for the hot summer weather, and adjustable straps make it easy to wear as a pinafore over a shirt in … Read More...

Vickie from Spun Sugar Quilts shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making this kitchen ensemble.  It includes a table runner, dish towel, and a pot holder.  She makes all of these pieces from a layer cake of precut … Read More...

Crystal from Crystal’s Craft Spot guest blogs over at Sugar Bee – Craft Edition, showing how to make this twirly skirt for little girls.  The body of the skirt is pieced from panels of fabric, making a pretty striped design.  … Read More...

LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! blog for making this back-to-school zippered pencil case.  And being fully lined, these pouches are just as pretty on the inside as the outside.  Love them!  I want … Read More...

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity guest blogs over at Bloom with a tutorial showing how to make a clothespin apron out of an old pair of jeans.  The repurposed denim creates a sturdy bag for your clothespins, and also happens … Read More...

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial showing how to embellish a towel.  Use fabric that coordinates with your decor to add a quick designer touch to your bathroom or kitchen.  Get the how-to.

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Prudent Baby shares a tutorial for making a pair of sleep shorts.  Make them from some pretty fabric for an almost-instant upgrade to your sleep wardrobe.  Go to the tutorial.

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Sarah from Sew Saucy guest blogs over at Made by Heidi with a tutorial showing how to make this pretty 3-Hour Sundress for little girls.  I LOVE the extra long length!!  Wear it in the summer as a sundress, and … Read More...

Heather from Me Making Do created a cell phone pouch from a cheap-oh dollar store vinyl handbag.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  The vinyl won’t fray at the edges, so the pattern is really fairly simple.  … Read More...