Laci Jo from Zig Zag’s Handmade This N That shows how to make a bowtie.  She also links to a video showing how to tie the bowtie once you’ve made it.  Make one from a cool fabric to give this … Read More...

My daughter LOVES sleeping in her daddy’s t-shirts.  The knit fabric from the old shirts is so much softer than anything we could buy in a store.  Candace from Sparkle Power shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to … Read More...

Design a project using the new Woodland Friends II fabric by Ellen Crimi-Trent, and you could see your sewing project featured in a full page advertisement in the December 2010 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting AND win a $200 … Read More...

Little Trends shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a pair of shortie socks from the dollar store into a cute pair of Mary Jane slipper socks.  All it takes is the addition of a little strap … Read More...

The most obvious use for a seam ripper is to, well, rip seams.  But did you know that you can use it for so many other things?  I didn’t.  LiEr from ikat bag shares her top 10 favorite uses for … Read More...

Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs at Blue Cricket Design with a tutorial showing how to make this no-sew top that ties together down the sides.  It’s loose fitting, so pair it with a tank for easy going summer style.  … Read More...

Vanessa from Punkin Patterns celebrated Earth Day yesterday with a tutorial showing how to turn your scrap fabric pieces into pretty little bookmarks.  This is a great way to recycle!  Go to the tutorial.

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Prudent Baby shows how to make a bow-tie out of your favorite cotton fabric print.  Think of all the fun possibilities!!  Go to the tutorial.

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Dana from MADE continues the Celebrating Mom series with a tutorial showing how to make a simple pair of pajama shorts.  The more fitted, to-the-knee style is both figure flattering and trendy.  Love ’em!!  Go to the tutorial.

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Sally from Kitchen Clothesline shares a tutorial for making an apron out of a pillowcase.  The pockets across the front show off any detailing from the edges of the pillowcase.  This would be so lovely made  out of an embroidered … Read More...

Emily from Saltwater Kids shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pretty little bread bag from a tea towel.  You can whip one out in no time (She made 6 of them in just half an … Read More...

Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous scrappy gathered clutch. It’s part of the Celebrating Mom series going on at MADE.   Not only is this little bag pretty on the outside, the inside features … Read More...

Lindsay from The Cottage Mama and The Cottage Home guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make a waterproof picnic blanket.  The waterproof fabric is easily (and inexpensively!) obtained from a vinyl tablecloth.  Love it!  … Read More...

Becky from Sew and So shows how she made a pleated fabric trim on her recent t-shirt refashion.  The pleated knit fabric adds interest without overpowering the neckline.  Go to the tutorial.

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Bethany from Craftopia shows how to make this cool tie-back tank.  The ties help the shirt fit snug right under the bust, which creates a very flattering silhouette.  I will SO be making one of these!!  Get the how-to.… Read More...

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make your own hair ribbons out of fabric strips.  If you cut the strips of fabric from the scraps left over from a skirt or dress project, you’ll have a perfectly coordinating … Read More...

Sew4Home gives us the measurements to take and the calculations to figure in order to determine the size to make a round tablecloth.  Go to the tutorial.

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