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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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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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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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...

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...

Becky Joiner shows her favorited method for making a faced waistband.  It’s an easy way to create a high and tight waistband perfect for a short-waisted figure.  Her tip for perfect stitching in the ditch is particularly helpful.  See how … Read More...

Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial for making a pair of leg warmers for your toddler out of a pair of adult-sized knee socks.  You can find knee socks in so many fun patterns – polka dots, stripes, novelty prints.  … Read More...

Amber from M & A blog shows you how to make a handsome tie for your handsome little man.  The tie is attached to a velcro neckband, which means easy on/easy off.   Wouldn’t this be just the thing for his … Read More...