Pascale from //Between the Lines// shows how to make this reusable produce bag from an old t-shirt.  It’s covered with little slits to mimic mesh and make the bag stretchy.  T-shirt knit is not only soft but it also doesn’t … Read More...

A Little Great shows how to make a fabric playmat for toy dinosaurs, action figures, or any other small toys that seem to multiply around the house.  When you’re done playing, just put the little toys into the zippered pocket … Read More...

Chica and Jo continue their Sewing 101 video tutorial series with a video showing how to make a basic ruffle.  If you’ve never made a ruffle before, you’ll be happy to know that this is actually a fairly easy technique.  … Read More...

Jesse from Jezze and Jezzeprints shares a tutorial for making these fabric storage baskets.  Cardboard inserts help the sides hold their shape, but can be removed for washing. Go to the tutorial.

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How many times has it happened that you’ve taken your sewing machine and iron out for a little sewing get-together, only to realize that it’s time to go and your iron is still hot?  LuAnn from May Your Bobbin Always … Read More...

Naomi from Omi Creates tells how to make a new shirt out of two old tees.  If you’re careful with the placement of your pattern pieces, you won’t have to hem the bottom of the shirt or the sleeves. YAY! … Read More...

Walter + Veronica share a tutorial on  for making an oilcloth wallet for a cash envelope system.  Zippers on each pocket keep the cash where it needs to be. Go to the tutorial.

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Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shows how to achieve a “messy ribbon” reverse applique.  She uses it to make framed St. Patrick’s Day and Easter decor for her house.  This technique will work with any large image with simple … Read More...

Terrie Sandelin, author of Miniatures in Minutes, shares a tutorial on her blog Bits and Pieces for making a fabric file folder.  Use patchwork or cut from one piece of fabric you love.  Either way, it’ll be the most fabulous … Read More...

Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shows how to make a reversible wrap skirt that she calls The Domesticated Skirt.  The design is genius!!  I’m adding this to my spring must-sew list.  Go to the tutorial.

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Jessica from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional  guest blogs over at Sew Lovely Life with a tutorial for making a baby bib striped with ruffles.  Not only is this a stinkin’ cute bib for little girls, but … Read More...

Brianna from Sew Lovely Life guest blogs over at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make a layered flouncy skirt for a little girl.  Go to the tutorial.

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The pillowcase dress is a perennial favorite style for little girls.  Prudent Baby shows how to make a pillow-case style dress for a baby girl.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Prudent Baby]

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Kirstin & Jordan from kojodesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a toddler dress out of an upcycled loose-fitting adult blouse.  It’s a quick, easy project that can be done in about an hour.  That’s less … Read More...

When a pattern calls for bias trim, do you ever find yourself wondering if you could get by with cutting the trim on the straight grain?  Beth from Project: Project experimented with trim cut on the bias and on the … Read More...

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to turn a plain long-sleeved tee into a short-sleeved tee with a ruffled button placket down the front. Okay, so the buttons aren’t functional, but they sure are decorative, no?  Go to the … Read More...

My husband and I have a running battle over dryer sheets.  He likes them, I do not.  However, after seeing this tutorial by Vanessa from V & Co. and Uptown Jane, I may have just had a change of … Read More...