Gay from It’s a Hodgepodge Life shows how to make a set of raw-edge wrapped rag bracelets.  It’s a fast project and you can make them from the tiniest strips of fabric.  When my fabric scraps are too small for … Read More...

Jenya from EvaForeva and forEvaMore shares a tutorial on her blog for making this lovely summer scarf.  While a winter scarf keeps you warm with heavy, snuggly fabrics, this summer scarf is carefree elegance out of linen and vintage lace.  … Read More...

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares a free e-Class showing how to create a pair of kids’ jeans out of a pair of adult jeans.  What a great idea!!  Adult jeans are often easier to come by from tag sales … Read More...

Last year my sister hipped me to the wonder of pattern weights. Instead of pinning, pinning, pinning when cutting out a pattern, slap down some pattern weights and get cutting.  Not only is it MUCH faster, but I’ve found that … Read More...

Jess from RessicaJachel and Craftiness is Not Optional shows how to to make an I-Spy bag.  I love games like this for my daughter – self-contained, portable, quiet, and good for a developing brain.  Get the how-to.

Angela Yosten from Moda Home Mom shares a free pattern on Moda Bake Shop for making a  set of fabric “paper” dolls.  These fabric versions of the perennial childhood favorite are a great alternative for children with small hands who … Read More...

Nadia from Fun with Mom shows how she made a pair of knee pads for her crawling baby.  They wrap around baby’s legs with elastic straps to make the hard floors just a little softer under her knees.  Go to … Read More...

Nicola from Flowerpot Design and The Flowerpot Blog shows how to make a stemmed taffeta flower.  These fabric flowers feature singed taffeta petals, wrapped bead center, and ribbon covered stem.  Aren’t they gorgeous?  Go to the tutorial and make a … Read More...

Handstitcher extraordinaire Mairuru shows how to make this simple baby bib from two squares of fabric.  When it snaps around baby’s neck it folds in half into a layered triangular shape.  Go to the tutorial.

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Handstitcher extraordinaire Mairuru shows how to make this simple baby bib from two squares of fabric.  When it snaps around baby’s neck it folds in half into a layered triangular shape.  Go to the tutorial.

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Suzannah from {adventures in dressmaking} shows us how to refashion a long-sleeved t-shirt into this Anthropologie-inspired tee with an asymmetrical neckline.  The ruffles are so soft and feminine! Go to the tutorial.

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Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to repurpose an outgrown pair of your child’s baby jammies into a pair of dolly pajamas.  If you don’t have a pair of baby jammies that you’re willing to part with, you can usually … Read More...

Susan from Freshly Picked participates in Celebrate the Boy month with a tutorial showing how to turn a pair of little boy jeans into skinny jeans.  Look at those knee patches!  Go to the tutorial.

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Get a handle on all those receipts floating around in your purse with a small wallet designed to keep them together and organized.  Skip to My Lou has the how-to for making a receipt wallet out of oilcloth.  Go … Read More...

km-17 shares some of her favorite men’s shirt refasions on Wardrobe Refashion.  She has turned men’s dress shirts into several styles of women’s blouses.  Her attention to detail gives the menswear a delicate, feminine edge.  Go to Wardrobe Refashion … Read More...

Jill from Homemade by Jill joins in the Celebrate the Boy action with a tutorial showing how to make a changing bad.  Make it from boy-themed fabrics for a boutique quality baby gift.  Go to the tutorial.

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Laura from Laura’s Birdnest shares a tutorial on her blog for making what she calls, “the easiest apron you will ever make.”  Judging from the tutorial, I think she’s right.  But don’t let the title fool you – it may … Read More...

Christina from 3 Sweet Pea’s shares a free pattern for this robot applique.  She created the applique to cover up a stain on a t-shirt.  Now the stain is covered and the shirt is cutified!  (Is that a word?  No?  … Read More...

Lemon Cadet from Project: Project kicks off her new interview series with a series of questions for Lizzy House.  Check out what Ms. House has to say about where she finds inspiration for her fabric lines, her electronic book How … Read More...

The winner of the Sew Liberated book giveaway is….

Lucky commenter number 59! 

That’s you, Liz B!

I’ll send you an email so I can get your mailing address.  I promise I’ll wipe my drool off the book before … Read More...