Rebecca from Happy Baby Designs and This Present Life shares a tutorial showing how to make a felt dinosaur crown.  She made one for each guest at her son’s birthday party.  They’re quick, easy, inexpensive, and can easily be customized … Read More...

Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making Eggy Pop.  He’s an egg softie who has arrived just in time for Easter.  See his little arms and legs popping out of the eggshell?  Go to the free pattern and … Read More...

I’ve gotten pretty good at eyeballing a 1/4-inch or 1/2-inch folded edge, but when I want to be more precise I find myself pulling out a seam gauge and constantly checking the depth of the fold. 

Until now. 

Because The … Read More...

Would your favorite pair of shorts (or pants) be made that much more favorite if they only had pockets?  Katie from Notes from a very red kitchen shows how you can add them in.  Genius!  Go to the tutorial.… Read More...

Prudent Baby shares a tutorial for making a shirred summer sundress for toddlers.  Make one from a lightweight cotton for easy (and comfortable) summer wear.  Go to the tutorial.

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Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fabric flower brooch.  The bloom is made of gathered fabric, and the center from a button.  Go to the tutorial.

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Whimsy Couture shares a downloadable tutorial for making this scrunchie belt for girls.  Not only will it help keep her pants where they belong, but the detachable pouch is the perfect place to keep the little treasures she finds all … Read More...

Nikki from Salty Pineapple guest blogs over at Dollar Store Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make a super simple tablerunner out of dishtowels.  This is such an easy way to give your table a quick update!  Go to … Read More...

Dana from MADE guest blogs over at V & Co. with a tutorial for making a garland of felt Peep bunnies.  Make it in pink or bright yellow for a realistic “Peep” color.  SO cute! Go to the free pattern … Read More...

Kirstin & Jordan from kojodesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a pair of little boys’ pants out of the sleeves of a linen shirt.  The linen fabric is lightweight and breathable for spring and summer … Read More...

Chica and Jo show how to make an Easter bunny tote  from an old pair of sweatpants.  I love this! The long handles of the tote mimic the shape of bunny ears, and a simple circle appliqued to the body … Read More...

Walter + Veronica share their latest project on their blog – a scrap catcher and sewing machine needle organizer/pincushion all in one.  The grid on the pincushion portion has squares designated for different fabric types.  This way you can easily … Read More...

Jo from Chubby*Hobby shares a free pattern and tutorial for these sweet Ballet Bunny softies.  These little guys (and gals) are soooo cute!!  And their narrow little builds make for easy snuggling by young hands.  Go to the free pattern … Read More...

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from ParaNoire shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to  make covered buttons without using those expensive covered button kits.  A circle of fabric and a bit of handstitching is all you need, and it can … Read More...

The Purl Bee offers a free pattern and tutorial for these cute little bunny finger puppets.  I love the pop of contrasting color on the insides of the ears!  Go to the free pattern and tutorial.

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Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood from Craft Sanity shares a tutorial showing how to make these super cute egg cozies.  Make them now for an Easter-themed table setting, and then use them year round cause they’re just so adorable.  Go to the tutorial… Read More...

Georgeina shows how to make a maternity skirt out of a regular skirt that was headed to the thrift store.  The original was too tight, but when she was refashioning it to maternity she was also able to adjust to … Read More...