Melissa from Perry Jayne Handmade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this braided fabric headband with a large stacked flower embellishment. These are pretty for little girls and and adults alike. It might be fun to … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn girls’ “highwater” jeans into capris with contrast panels
Whimsy Couture from My Whimsy Girl shows how to give a makeover to your daughter’s outgrown jeans to get another season of wear and create a matching outfit at the same time. She turns the too-short jeans into just-right capri … Read More...
Video tutorial: Baby leg warmers from a pair of socks
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial for making a pair of baby leg warmers out of a pair of socks. These leg warmers are a favorite among the parents of small babies, and it turns out they’re really … Read More...
Tutorial: Grandma’s Apron
Melissa from Frakers Acres guest blogs over at Ruffles and Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make this lovely Grandma’s Apron. I love the vintage styling of this apron! It’s reversible, too. Go to the tutorial.
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It’s new: Project Teepee PDF sewing pattern
The Project Teepee PDF pattern is new from Childhood 101. This downloadable tutorial steps you through making a Project Teepee for your own kids. They’ll love a portable structure like this to hold their tea parties, pretend campouts, even … Read More...
Template and tutorial: Hedgehog applique
Jackie from Made by the Mama Monster guest blogs over at Megity’s Handmade with a free template and tutorial for making her sweet little hedgehog applique. She shows it on a baby’s shirt, but I’m betting it would be super … Read More...
Tutorial: Stashbustin’ zippered wallet
Some Art Mama shares a tutorial on her blog, Some Art Talk, for making this zippered wallet. It looks cool with the different pieces cut from different fabrics, which makes it a scrap happy stashbustin’ project. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a “planket” – a blanket that folds into a pillow
Valerie from The Crafter’s File Box shows how to make a “planket”, a blanket that folds up inside a pillow. These would be great for traveling or kids’ sleepovers! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Ruched fabric headband
Katie from No Big Dill guest blogs on MADE with a tutorial for making this ruched fabric headband. Bias tape finishes the edges. So pretty!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Toddler’s Laminated Project Apron
Little hands love art projects (and the projects are sooo good for their developing brains), but there’s often mess associated with their creativity. Sew4Home shows how to make this retro fun laminated project apron for toddlers. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
It’s new: Fat Quarterly e-Zine
Fat Quarterly is a new e-Zine for modern sewists. While the focus will be on quilting, there promises to be plenty of sewing projects in there as well. After all, those who quilt often sew other projects, and those who … Read More...
Tutorial: Oven glove and placemat for play kitchens
Kitty from Kitty Gardens Makes shares a tutorial for making this play-sized oven glove and placemat. The placemat is appliqued with shapes showing where to put the dish, the glass, and the flatware. Make one for your child’s play kitchen. … Read More...
Tutorial: Elastic heel straps to keep flip-flops on the feet
Flip-flops are a favorite summer shoe, but they don’t always stay on little feet. Especially active, running little feet. Shannon from Shannon Makes Stuff shows how to make elastic heel straps to keep flip-flops more secure on little feet. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a drawstring case for a patio table umbrella
Small Fry and Co. shares a tutorial showing how to make a drawstring case to store your patio table umbrella when it’s not in use. Those umbrellas are not exactly cheap to replace, you know! Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Video tutorial: Sew a baby bib
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial and free pattern for making this baby bib. These are always a welcome gift for a new mom! Go to the tutorial.
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Sewing Pattern: Sleeveless summer dress from a tank and a tee
LJ from Drink and Dress shows how to make this sleeveless summer dress out of a tank top and a t-shirt. I love that she used a tank with a built-in bra. The dress is easy, breezy for summer, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Street scene car playmat with storage pockets
Rebecca from Happy Baby Designs and This Present Life shows how to make a playmat for all those toy cars your child has collected. Pockets on one side serve as garages during playtime and storage when the mat is rolled … Read More...
Tutorial: Padded iPad sleeve
If you’re lucky enough to have one of the new iPads, you probably want to keep your new toy protected and scratch-free between uses. Abbie, AKA The Green Wife, shows how to make this padded fabric sleeve for your … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a pair of little girls’ leggings
Candace from Sparkle Power shares a tutorial on her blog for making these leggings for little girls. Little leggings like this are so practical for little girl wear! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Easy pocketed apron from dishtowels
Aly from Polkanuts shows how to make this easy apron from a pair of dishtowels. Clever layering and folding create pockets acrosss the front, and an optional step adding bits of elastic to the sides of the top create shaping … Read More...