Molly from The Creative Maven shows how to make a child’s play toolbelt from a placemat. Not only does a placemat have edges that are already finished (no hemming!), but it’s also a sturdy material that can hold up to … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a ruffled headband
Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this ruffled headband. Girls (big or little) who love ruffles will love this! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: “Murphy’s” layered ruffle skirt
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a layered ruffle skirt. What a pretty look for spring! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Felt tools for little hands
Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade shows how to make felt versions of daddy’s tools. (Or mommy’s tools, really.) These soft tools won’t accidentally smash any fingers or dent any coffeetables. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Spring snake softies
Spring isn’t just about flowers and bunnies and baby chicks. At least not for little boys who also love bugs and snakes and crawly things. Sharon from Lovely Bud made these snake softies for her boys in celebration of spring. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a belted heating pad
Nicole from Nicole Mallalieu Design and You SEW, Girl! created this belted heating pad to help ease the pain of her injured back. The insert can be heated up in the microwave, and the belt keeps it right where it … Read More...
Video tutorial: Make a chiffon scarf from bias strips
The latest installment of Threads Magazine’s Teach Yourself to Sew series is this video tutorial for making a bias strip scarf. They use chiffon, but any lightweight fabric will work. Go to the video tutorial.
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Tutorial: Hanging jewelry organizer for necklaces and bracelets
Traci from Amazing Mae guest blogs over at The Polka Dot Chair with a tutorial showing how to make a hanging organizer for your jewelry. The fabric loops hold necklaces and bracelets securely, and the snap closure gives easy access … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork skirt for little girls
April from Modern-Mama shows how to make a patchwork skirt for little girls. It’s made from the 5″ squares from a charm pack of precut fabric. The simple patchwork design allows the different colors and prints of the fabrics to … Read More...
Tutorial: Everyday Blouse from two pillowcases
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog for making an Everyday Blouse from a pair of pillowcases. I think a blouse like this is perfect for everyday wear – a little dressy but still loose and comfortable. … Read More...
Tutorial: Shower curtain with fabric rosettes
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make your own shower curtain. She added fabric rosettes across the top as accents. So pretty! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Draft and sew a child’s crossfront top
Miscellany of Me shares a tutorial on her blog for drafting and sewing a child’s crossfront top. The pattern for this top is based on a plain t-shirt pattern. The tutorial is offered in two parts. Part 1 shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt flower bouquet that you can wear
Lollychops shows how to make a felt flower bouquet that you can . She made one for her mother for Easter, but you could also make one to honor your mother on Mother’s Day. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Ruffled tank for little girls
Lynette from Get Your Craft On guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial for making a ruffled tank top for little girls. The front of the tank is covered with layer upon layer of ruffle-y goodness. Little girls … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Sew up a pretty mousepad for your computer
Miss Adventures’ Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog, More Misadventures, for making this mouse pad. The bright colors and fun prints on her patchworked mouse pad are a welcome deviation from typical boring computer accessories. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Short-sleeved ruffle blouse from long-sleeved safari shirt
Bethany from Craftopia shows how she made this short-sleeved blouse that she loves so much out of a long-sleeved safari shirt that she DIDN’T love so much. The ruffle strips add a feminine element to the blouse. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Short-sleeved ruffle blouse from long-sleeved safari shirt
Bethany from Craftopia shows how she made this short-sleeved blouse that she loves so much out of a long-sleeved safari shirt that she DIDN’T love so much. The ruffle strips add a feminine element to the blouse. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Swingy Summer Tank Top for toddler girls
Prudent Baby shows how to make this Swingy Summer Tank Top for little girls. I love the little bib and button detail at the neck! Go to the tutorial.
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Sewing Pattern: Hanging sachet from a dryer sheet
Charissa from Growing Up With Charissa and Footprints shows how to make a hanging sachet. The pouch is made from a used dryer sheet and a scrap of fabric. Brilliant!! Go to the tutorial.
Sewing Tutorial: Peasant top with ruffle stripes
The Sewing Dork from Redemption and Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows how to make a ruffled peasant top. The addition of the ruffles gives a fresh, new look to the classic peasant top. Go to the tutorial.
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