If you’ve got a vintage paper pattern that is particularly fragile, or that needs to be graded to another size, then you’ll need to trace the pattern before you begin your project.  Casey from Elegant Musings shares information on her … Read More...

You can download a free pattern for a kid’s snail backpack from Sewing.org.  The snail shell forms the body of the backpack, with his stomach sitting flush against the back.  Cute, cute!  Get the PDF here.  Or, go … Read More...

Adrianna from Crafterhours saw a girl’s drop-waist tank dress from H&M that she loved.  She almost bought it, but then realized she could use her mad sewing skills to make one herself.  She gives a step-by-step tutorial showing how she … Read More...

Even if your machine doesn’t have an automatic or stepped buttonhole feature, you can still use it to create machine-sewn buttonholes.  Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows how to do it.  Go to her tutorial.

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I recently received a couple of sweet baby prints from Ruby Jane’s Retro Fabric.  It’s part of a tutorial exchange hosted by Totally Tutorials.  In return for receiving the supplies, I agreed to write a tutorial for a … Read More...

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog for making flip-flops with interchangeable ribbon toppers and embellishments.  To change the look, simply peel the Velcro backed ribbon off and replace with a new design.  Brilliant!!  … Read More...

Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make this handy organizer for your child’s art supplies.  Pockets for markers, crayons, and coloring books (or pads of paper) keep everything all together and portable.  Go to the tutorial.

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The folks at Oliver + S are giving a  sneak peak of their new patterns for Spring 2010.  New this season are The Music Class Blouse and Skirt, The Sketchbook Shirt and Shorts, and The Ice Cream Dress.  Get the … Read More...

Kiama from Mud Puddles & Daisies shares a tutorial for a diaper clutch that was clearly designed with mama in mind.  The handle makes it carry like a purse – just grab it up and go.  Go the tutorial.… Read More...

Lookie at the bucket hat that Evyline Alexandra from Petite Crafterella’s Wardrobe made from an old pair of jeans plus a fat quarter for the lining.  My favorite part is the repurposed diamante trim.  She cut them from the back … Read More...

Martina from Confessions of a Sewing Addict continues her search for the perfect bag, this time with her Simply tote.  She claims that this is still not the perfect bag, though with a zippered top, two large outside pockets, and … Read More...

Lia from Lia’s Space shares a tutorial for making this scrap-happy scaley zippered pouch.  I love the mix of color and print!!  The individual scales are made from scraps of fabric.  Dig through your scrap bin and make yourself a … Read More...

Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff guest blogs over at Somewhat Simple with a tutorial showing how to make a baby bonnet out of a vintage handkerchief.  What a sweet, sweet gift this would make! Go to the tutorial.… Read More...

Click over to Simply Modern Mom to find out how you cansew a travel placemat.  It includes pockets sized just the right size for napkin, flatware, and a plate, and it rolls up and ties closed for easy transport.  A … Read More...