Autie from mAde by Autie shows how to make this toddler-sized bib. This is such a practical bib! The large size and the sleeves provide amply coverage for the inevitable food spills, while the toweling is a thick and absorbant … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a nursing cover for discrete breastfeeding
Head over to our sister site CraftBits for a tutorial showing how to make a breastfeeding/nursing cover. A fabric cover like this allows a new mother to breastfeed her baby while still maintaining her modesty. Make it from a breathable … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy shirred summer skirt
Angie from Quality Time shows how to use shirring with elastic thread to make this pretty summer skirt with ruffled hem. The shirring is an easy technique, and creates a loose stretch in the waistband comfortable for the hot summer … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own vinyl golf club headcovers
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a set of vinyl golf club headcovers for Dad. It’s a bit late to get them started as a Father’s Day gift, but there’s no reason you can’t get a head start … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a homemade butterfly net
Little Birdie Secrets helped out at Skip To My Lou’s Craft Camp last week with a tutorial showing how to make a homemade butterfly net for the kids. I don’t know how many butterflies they’ll catch, but they’ll get a … Read More...
Tutorial: Chanel-inspired silk poppy
Samantha Baldwin shares a tutorial on DIY Fashion Examiner showing how to make this Chanel-inspired silk poppy. Use it as a brooch, or put one one a headband for a fabulous hair accessory. Go to the tutorial.
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Dolly Donations bring dolls to children in need
There’s something special about a child and their doll. A doll is a constant companion, a source of comfort when sick, and a friend during sad times. Can you imagine a childhood without a dolly friend?
Dolly Donations is an … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered tulle ruffle skirt for girls
Jennifer from My Life A Happy Circus made this tiered tulle ruffle skirt, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She was inspired by a similar skirt from J. Crew Kids. The ruffles are made from tulle for … Read More...
Tutorial: Full apron with adjustable straps
Anna from Yards & Yards shows how to make this adjustable apron. The loop that goes around the neck and the side ties are actually the same piece of fabric run through some casings. Not only does it give the … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Neck Tie Rattle Snake Buddy
Vanessa from V and Co. helps out at Skip to My Lou’s Craft Camp with a tutorial showing how to make this snake rattle out of an old tie. This is an easy no-sew project that the kids can do … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy-peasy lace doily throw pillow
This lovely throw pillow looks like it took hours upon hours to make, from crocheting the outer layer to pinning and sewing with the lining. In actuality, Sweet Little Smoothie was able to make it in only 20 minutes. The … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make a lace trimmed tank the easy way
Cheri from loopdeelou and I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to trim a tank with a bit of crocheted lace. Don’t worry, you don’t have to actually crochet the lace – just use an inexpensive doily instead. It’s … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Ruffled Bubble Skirt for little girls
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shares a tutorial showing how to make this adorabel bubble skirt for little girls. All the ruffles and ruches on this skirt are sure to delight any little girl! … Read More...
Tutorial: Mary Poppins Eyelet Tote
You can find the instructions for making this cool Mary Poppins-inspired tote bag over at our sister site, CraftBits. You can’t carry a coatrack and a gilded wall mirror in it, but it certainly has room to carry all … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Rubik’s Cube storage basket
Care from Obsessively Stitching finishes out her Rubik’s Cube week with a cool storage basket shaped like – wait for it – a Rubik’s Cube. She used her storage basket tutorial to make it, but enclosed the seams and added … Read More...
Tutorial: Binky Leash and drawstring carry bag
The thing about pacifiers is that they’re usually in one of three places: in your bag, in the baby’s mouth (usually only briefly), or on the floor. You can eliminate the third, and germiest, option with a simple Binky Leash … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an iPhone cover from felt
Laura and Meghan from Calabaza and Half a Yard show how to make an iPhone cover from felt. Just slide the iPhone into the felt case to protect it from bumps and scrapes. The simple shape of this case makes … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple drawstring jersey skirt
Allison from Cluck Cluck Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple drawstring jersey skirt. The ruffle at the bottom adds just the right touch of feminine detail. Pair it with a fitted tee for … Read More...
Tutorial: Hooded beach towels that fold into backpacks
Andrea from The Train to Crazy shares a brilliant solution to the stack of towels that must get lugged to and from the beach or swimming pool. She added straps so they can be folded up and carried like a … Read More...
Sewing PatternTutorial: Baby romper from an Upcycled adult t-shirt
Do you have a stack of old t-shirts that you don’t wear anymore? Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to turn an old t-shirt into a baby’s romper. By going from a large garment down to an itty-bitty … Read More...