Larissa from mmmcrafts shows how to turn last year’s boot cut jeans into this year’s skinny jeans.  It’s as simple as sewing two seams.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo by Larissa Holland at mmmcrafts]

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Brooke shows how to make this throw pillow with oversized ruffled flower at her blog, All Things Thrifty.  It looks like it would be difficult, but she shows an easy way to make that large fluffy flower.  I love the … Read More...

Click over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make these lovely fabric napkins for spring.  The ric-rac peeking out of from the edges adds just the right touch. Go to the tutorial.

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Katie from Hippos & Dinosaurs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this fabric Car Basket organizer.  It has pockets for all the things that kids can’t live without, and all the things moms need as well.  … Read More...

Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make this fun little clutch purse.  The smaller size is perfect for a night out, and it also means that you can make it out of smaller pieces of fabric.  Go to … Read More...

My Creative Stirrings has the how-to for making a large diaper changing pad with a wipe-clean surface.  She gets the wipe-clean fabric from a discount tablecloth.  One tablecloth yielded 4 changing pads.  Brilliant!!  Go to the tutorial.

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Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to transform a man’s dress shirt into a kicky minidress.  Get the how-to.

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Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows off the two newest patterns to her line.  The Lots of Ruffles Skirt features layers upon layers of ruffles that girls will love.  The Miss Leila Top/Dress sports an elasticized ruffle at the neckline … Read More...

This Easy Reusable Grocery Bag pattern is new from Keyka Lou Patterns.  According to the description, it’s designed to be easy to load.  The wide handles help distribute the weight of the groceries you’ll carry.  All function aside, the … Read More...

This Easy Reusable Grocery Bag pattern is new from Keyka Lou Patterns.  According to the description, it’s designed to be easy to load.  The wide handles help distribute the weight of the groceries you’ll carry.  All function aside, the … Read More...

This Easy Reusable Grocery Bag pattern is new from Keyka Lou Patterns.  According to the description, it’s designed to be easy to load.  The wide handles help distribute the weight of the groceries you’ll carry.  All function aside, the … Read More...

Katherine from Sevi Designs created this hedgehog applique for a recent project (actually, her sweet husband created it for her), and shares the template on her blog.  This would be so cute on a onesie or tee!  Go to … Read More...

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this layered knit skirt for girls.  The raw edges of the knit won’t need to be finished, and will curl a little bit … Read More...

Ramona from The Burkeshires shows how to turn an old adult t-shirt into a romper for your toddler.  In part 1, she shows how to make the body of the romper.  In part 2, she shows how to … Read More...

When I first started sewing clothes for my daughter’s Groovy Girl doll, I looked for tutorials and patterns.  I couldn’t find any, so I grabbed my daughter’s doll and some typing paper and began drafting some simple patterns.  I’ve been … Read More...

Emily from The Rubber Punkin shows how to make a special tooth pouch that your child can use when leaving a lost tooth out for the Tooth Fairy.  The tooth applique is great for little boys, who want the cash … Read More...

Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial for turning a t-shirt into a cardigan that wraps and ties around your waist.  Go to the tutorial.

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The Sewing Dork from Redemption and Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows off the double-sided dishtowels that she made.  The two layers make it super absorbant for drying dishes and cleaning spills.  And it’s such a simple project – just … Read More...