Lindsey from All You Need is Love shows how to make this short summer skirt that her sister dubbed, “The Malibu Barbie Skirt.” So cute!! It’s easy to make, too. If you like the look of the mini-skirt but don’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a new purse in just 1 hour
Just because a project is quick and easy doesn’t mean that it can’t be fabulous. Jodie from Ric Rac offers proof of that with her 1-Hour Bag tutorial. She shares it over at Skip to My Lou as part of … Read More...
Tutorial: Add ruffled flowers to the hem of a skirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she altered a store-bought into a shorter, cuter version of the original. She transformed a plain three-tiered skirt, into a shorter two-tiered skirt and used the material she cut of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Super easy, super cute tank dress for girls
Becky from Realynn guest blogs over at seven thirty three with a tutorial showing how she made this super easy, super cute tank dress for her daughter. She starts with a store-bought tank top and adds a skirt from printed … Read More...
Giveaway: Brother sewing machine from From an Igloo
Christine from From an Igloo has an amazing giveaway for all of her Canadian readers. She’s giving away… ready for it? …. She’s giving away a Brother sewing machine! WOW! It’s the NS-80 model with a suggested retail price of … Read More...
Tutorial: 5-minute halter top
Homemade Mamas shows how to make this summertime halter top out of a scarf. You can make one in just 5 minutes. That’s less time than it takes to locate your car keys and your cell phone, much less drive … Read More...
Tutorial: Boutique-style dog collar and leash
Sew4Home shows how you can sew a boutique-style dog collar and leash. Your canine friend will be so proud on your next walk! Get the how-to.
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Free Sewing Pattern : Cute cute capelet for little girls
Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for making this cute cute capelet for little girls. Make it from fancy fabric for a princess-y feel. Or make it to match a sleeveless summer dress and you’ve got a church-going ensemble suitable … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirred summer skirt with deep pockets
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog for making this fabulous shirred summer skirt with deep pockets. The shirring creates a comfortable stretchy waistband, while a pair of roomy pockets provide a place to hold your keys, phone, … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew purse from a square of fabric
Nicholette and Vanessa from Craft Envy guest blog over at Little Birdie Secrets with a tutorial for making a no-sew purse. They show how to fold and knot a large square of fabric into a simple purse. Great idea! Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Best Friend Gift Bag
Cloud 9 Fabrics shares a free pattern on their blog for making this Best Friend Gift Bag. The drawstring bag includes an eye pillow, a neck pillow, and a pair of slippers. Get the free pattern for making the entire … Read More...
Free pattern: Strawberry, car, and flower applique templates
Need inspiration for embellishing a kid’s shirt? Whimsy Couture shares some free applique templates on their blog. You can find simple shapes for a strawberry, car, and a flower. Go to the free applique templates.
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Tutorial: Simple reversible skirt for girls
Meg from Fashioned by Meg shares a tutorial on her blog for making this simple reversible skirt for girls. It takes just two half-yard cuts of your favorite cotton print. So cute! Go to the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Make a wrap-around onesie for infants
Editor’s Note: This pattern is no longer available for free. It is now available for purchase here.
Nefertari shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this wrap-around onesie. The onesie is shaped so that you don’t have to … Read More...
Tutorial: Cinderella Tutu skirt for little girls
As part of Samster Mommy’s tutu drive, Adrianna from Crafterhours guest blogs with a tutorial for making a fabulous Cinderella tutu skirt. This tulle skirt with satin overlay is right out of a fairy tale! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated ribbon headband
Elizabeth from Twelve Crafts Till Christmas guest blogs over at Fireflies and Jellybeans with a tutorial showing how to make a pleated ribbon headband. Because the edges of the ribbon are already finished, this is a quick, easy project. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a gathered skirt from a man’s dress shirt
Continuing her Summer of Skirts series, Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to make a gathered skirt from a man’s dress shirt. The buttons down the front of the skirt add fun detail! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Ruffled and beaded t-shirt refashion
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows the second in her 4 Shirts 4 Ways tutorial series. This time she reshaped the bottom hem of the t-shirt and added ruffles and beads. The rounded hem looks lovely … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered boxy toiletry bag
Head over to The Purl Bee for a tutorial for making a zippered toiletry bag. I love the boxy-boxy shape! This would also make an awesome shaving kit! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Create ruffles using a gathering foot
Pam from Off the Cuff shows how to use a gathering foot to create ruffles. No more basting, no more gathering it in by hand, no more pulling your hair out trying to get the gathers even, and no more … Read More...