I have button phobia.  I don’t fear making the buttonhole itself, but the buttonplacement can make me a crazy woman.  No sooner do I have the button perfectly stitched and well-secured than I stand back and notice that the button … Read More...

Kirstin and Jordan fromKojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make an easy no-sew dolly diaper.  The edges don’t have to be finished because they’re made from felt, and sticky back Velcro works for the closure.  … Read More...

Sew4Home gives step-by-step instructions for making a set of tab-top curtain panels.  Button embellishments give the appearance of tabs that are buttoned around the curtain rod.  Go to the tutorial.

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Rebecca and Maggie from Homemade Mamas made this pocket bib from fused plastic bags.  It’s a fairly simple project, and requires only some fused plastic, bias tape, and a couple of squares of Velcro.  Go to the tutorial.

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Saltwater Kids made this reversible vest for her son out of an adult-sized windbreaker and button-down shirt.  The pocket on the button-down shirt becomes an interior pocket on the vest.  Brilliant!  See more photos of her refashion at Saltwater Kids… Read More...

Larissa from mmmcrafts shares a tutorial on her blog for adding a quick lining to a skirt.  She came up with this approach to solve the problem of a store-bought skirt that wouldn’t stay put.  Get the tutorial.

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Instructables member barefootbohemian shares a tutorial for making a warm jacket for your dog.  This quick sewing project will have him (or her) warm and looking smart during the colder months of the year.  Go to the tutorial.

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Here’s a cool kitchen twofer for you: an apron that doubles as a hotpad. At first glance it looks like just a pretty pleated apron, but the corners of the apron skirt sport built-in hot pads hidden underneath.   Now reaching … Read More...

Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows how to make a pair of wedgie-free toddler yoga pants out of an adult t-shirt.  The round panel on the butt of the pants provides extra room for baby’s bottom, as well as an … Read More...

Brassy Apple shows off the newest addition to their pattern line – the Maddie Bee apron top for girls.  It’s an apron-style top made to be worn over a t-shirt or a blouse.  It looks fabulous out of the bright, … Read More...

When I saw this skirt by Gina Sekelsky at Lettergirl and Rich Inner Life, I let out a little squeal.  As an entry into a contest for Alabama Chanin-inspired sewing projects, she incorporates Alabama Chanin’s distinctive reverse applique and handstitching.   … Read More...

Antoinette from clevergirl.org joins the Celebrate the Boy fun with a free pattern and tutorial for making a newsboy style cap sized just for boys.  Go to the free pattern and tutorial.

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Mairuru from Siesta shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an origami drawstring bag.  She starts with squares of fabric and folds them before adding the drawstring closure. Find out how to do it at Mairuru’s blog… Read More...

Colleen from The Magic Bean shares a tutorial on her blog for making a crafter’s apron for your sewing gadgets.  Think of it as a tool belt designed just for sewists, with pockets upon pockets for marking pens, straight pins, … Read More...

Taylor from Taylored Arts and Mary Janes and Galoshes shows how to make a tuxedo dress for a toddler girl out of an old onesie and an youth-sized t-shirt. Look the look!  Go to the tutorial.

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Ruffled necklines are popular looks in women’s wear right now.  Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to add a pleated neckline to girl’s shirt.  Your daughter can have a shirt with neat neckline details just like mommy’s.  … Read More...

Lia from Lia’s Space of Thoughts shares a tutorial for this super cute diaper pouch.  It’s made in the shape of a robot.  His mouth is a zippered pocket.  Feed Roscoe Robot your spare change or your keys and he’ll … Read More...