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...
Free pattern: Hedgehog applique
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...
Free Sewing Pattern: Girls’ layered knit skirt
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...
Tutorial: Pouf round pillow
Prudent Baby shows how to make a round pouf pillow with ruched sides. Make it from bold colors for a fun accessory for a teen’s room, or from more subdued colors for a more sophisticated look. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a toddler romper from an adult t-shirt
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...
Free pattern: A-Line skirt for a Groovy Girl doll
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...
Sewing Tutorial: Quick and easy tooth fairy pouch
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...
Sewing Patterm: From a t-shirt to a wrap cardigan
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.
[photo from Happy Together]
Cool idea: Double-sided dishtowel
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...
Tutorial: Sew a crinkly mat for your cat to sleep on
Cathie Filian shares a tutorial for making a crinkle mat for cats. Make one for your feline friend so she’ll quit laying down on old shopping bags and newspapers. What am I saying – she’ll probably still do that. But … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a crinkly mat for your cat to sleep on
Cathie Filian shares a tutorial for making a crinkle mat for cats. Make one for your feline friend so she’ll quit laying down on old shopping bags and newspapers. What am I saying – she’ll probably still do that. But … Read More...
Tutorial: Little spring chicken softie
Small Fry & Co. shows how to make this sweet little spring chicken softie. One of these would be so cute sitting in an Easter basket! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Small Fry & Co.]
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Tutorial: Ruffled edge cloche hat for an infant
Kristin from Grace Violet made this ruffled edge cloche hat for an infant. She started with a less than trendy knit baby hat. A few cuts and some lettuce-edge stitching, and she had this flapper-style hat. I can just see … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued argyle t-shirt
A plain t-shirt becomes fabulous when you add a colorful all-over appliqued argyle pattern. A Hoot and a Holler shows you how. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from A Hoot and a Holler]
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Sewing Pattern: Add shorts to a boy doll
Sarah from Dolly Donations shows how to add a pair of shorts to a soft cloth boy doll.
She’s collecting soft cloth dolls to send to the Abundant Ground orphanage in Haiti. Her goal is to collect 103 girl dolls … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler yoga pants from adult sweatpants
Natasha from Samster Mommy shows how to make a pair of yoga pants for your toddler out of an old pair of adult sweatpants. Made from soft, stretchy knit fabric, these pants are comfy for all the playing and walking … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Leather shoes for a newborn baby
Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for these leather baby shoes. What is it about tiny little baby shoes that makes me weak in the knees? You can find leather to make these from a repurposed jacket or purse, though … Read More...
Tutorial: Boy’s polo to western-style shirt
Transforming a boy’s polo into a western-style shirt is easier than it sounds. Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar has the how-to. She calls it the Wrangle Me shirt, and it’s oh, so cute!! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Make a girl’s sundress is just 1 hour
Christine at From an Igloo shows how you can make a sundress for your little girl in just one hour. The loose fit is perfect for warmer weather, and the ruffles and the ruched straps are SO girlie!! Go to … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt chocolate Easter Bunny
Click over to Playing With Your Food for a free template for this chocolate Easter Bunny – from felt. Make some to display with your Easter decorations, or include them as extras in any little Easter gifties you give. Go … Read More...