Bethany from The Paper Pony shows how to make this super easy apron from a dish towel. The best part is, she doesn’t actually cut or sew the towel itself. She uses the finishing seams that are already there to … Read More...
Cool idea: Boys’ summer shorts from a man’s refashioned button down shirt
Emily from Saltwater Kids shares some photos on her blog showing off the boys’ summer shorts that she made out of a man’s button down shirt. I love the look of the plaid shirting in the boys’ shorts!! Read more … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s pool cover-up from a beach towel
Marie from Make and Takes shows how to make a simple but cute kid’s pool cover-up from a beach towel. One towel yields two coverups, so the materials are inexpensive as well. Retail cycles being what they are, you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging soap bags for the shower
Tiff from Making the World Cuter shows how to make these hanging soap pockets for the shower. The simple bags make the soap easier to hold on to so the slippery bar doesn’t accidentally slide out of your hands. What … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow with fabric chain stripe
Pat Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics shares a free PDF tutorial at for making this cool Chain Pillow. I love love LOVE that fabric chain embellishment right down the center! Download the tutorial from PatBravo.com. (You’ll need to scroll … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple fused fabric ornaments
Find out how to make these simple fused fabric ornaments over at C & T Publishing blog. They show them in hearts, but you can create them in any shape you like. (Keep it simple, though, as you’ll be … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy gathered mini-skirt
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...