Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make a scrappy D-ring belt.  It’s easily made from your scrap bin.  Better yet, make it using scraps from a bunch of shirts that you’ve made or embellished, and you’ll have one … Read More...

Mandy fromSugar Bee Craft Edition shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add shirring to the classic pillowcase dress.  This would make a pretty new sundress for summer!  Go to the tutorial.

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Aly from Polkanuts shows how to make this easy bubble dress for toddler girls.  What an absolutely cute dress!!  Get the tutorial.

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Purses are fun to make and collect, but you can only carry one at a time.  What do you do with the other purses in the meantime?  Saffiertje shows how to make a hanging organizer to store your purses.  It’s … Read More...

Just because an item is practical doesn’t mean it can’t be pretty.  Take this oven mitt by Prudent Baby, for example.  The mitt protects your hands from a hot pan, but made from a fresh print it’s also pretty.  … Read More...

Pretty Little Pillows from Lark Books is a pretty little book that explores the creative possibilities that the pillow offers.  The underlying structure of a pillow is pretty basic: two pieces of fabric with some stuffing in between.  And yet … Read More...

The smallest design elements are often the inspiration for larger projects.  Such is the case with this awesome toiletry bag created by Pascale of //Between the Lines///.  She was inspired by the cuffs on a old shirt that were … Read More...

Little Treasures combined a vintage scarf and a t-shirt to make this Scarftee.  I love this idea!!  The loose scarf gathered to a fitted t-shirt under the bust creates a flattering silhouette.  If you want to make one of these … Read More...

Here’s a fun sewing project for all you Star Trek fans out there!  Katie from punk projects shows how to make this apron inspired by a Starfleet officer’s uniform.  Now if only you could outfit your kitchen with a working … Read More...

Madeline from Uber Chic for Cheap made this gorgeous t-shirt with colorful floral appliques around the neckline.  She was inspired by a similar shirt she saw at a favorite retail store.  Rather than plunking down the money to buy the … Read More...

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini is giving away two zippered makeup bags on her blog.  The first is a zippered pouch made in a fabric of your choice (from Quilting Lodge).  The second is the one pictured on her giveaway … Read More...

Sew4Home show how make this pleated lumbar pillow.  (The pleats are on the white portion of the example pillow, so they’re hard to see in the photo.)  This would make a lovely addition to your bed linens.  Go to the … Read More...

Beth from Project: Project guest blogs over Come and See the Seitz with a tutorial showing how to use fusible webbing to make cute appliques for your sewing project.  Get the how-to.

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Jennifer Casa from J*Casa Handmade shares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for her Leisurely shirred sundress for girls.  What a carefree look for summer!  Go to the free pattern.

[photo from Sew, Mama, Sew!]

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