Samster Mommy shows how she made this t-shirt dress for her young daughter. The skirt of the dress is embellished with rows and rows of small ruffles.  I bet her daughter feels so fancy in this!  Go to the tutorial… Read More...

Beccy from Wipster and magpie shows off her latest skirt refashion.  She took a frumpy granny skirt and turned it into school girl cool just by shortening it and adding buttons.  Adding granny skirts to my mental list of what … Read More...

Laurel from Dart and Gather refashioned an ill-fitting boxy cardigan into this J. Crew-inspired ruffled cardigan.  She took in the sides to give it shape and added some ruffled fabric, and now she has a stylish “new” sweater!  She shares … Read More...

Simply Feather shows how to make these felt treat bags shaped like the classic Valentine’s conversation hearts.  What a cute idea!! This is a quick enough little project that you could make them for a whole class in just one … Read More...

Sew4Home shows how to make this hanging keeper and dispenser for your plastic bags.  Put your plastic grocery sacks in the top of the fabric tube, and then pull them out of the bottom when you need one later.  Go … Read More...

An argyle motif does double-duty as a Valentine’s theme in this Cross My Heart pillow by Melissa from The Polka Dot Chair and May & Mae.  She shares a tutorial on her blog.  Get the how-to.

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Homemade Mamas shows how you can make a hooded bath towel.  Starting with a bath towel makes one sized just right for kids to wrap themselves up in after they get out of the tub.  Go to the tutorial.… Read More...

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make these pretty heart-shaped sachets.  Fill them with scented rice for a sweet smelling Valentine’s gift.  Go to the tutorial.

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As part of Celebrate the Boy month, Rae from Made by Rae shows how to turn an adult-sized button down shirt into a little boy’s version.   By refashioning an existing shirt, you can avoid the more time-consuming steps of … Read More...

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial for making the 90-minute shirt for little boys.  You can create one of these shirts using the knit fabric from an adult-sized shirt.  This is part of her Celebrate the Boy month, but there’s … Read More...

Bronwyn from Made by Bronwyn created this lovely pettiskirt and shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  In addition to her helpful hints for cutting and sewing this skirt, she shares a diagram that shows how all of the … Read More...

Bari J. shares a tutorial for making a slipcover for the back of your dining chair.  Because you’re only covering the back, and not the seat itself, it’s a fairly easy sewing project.  Get the how-to.

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Who doesn’t love a little pampering on Valentine’s Day?  Jo from Chubby*Hobby shows how to make this patchwork eye pillow that would make an awesome Valentine’s gift for a loved one.  Or yourself, because you need some pampering, too!  Go … Read More...

Who doesn’t love a little pampering on Valentine’s Day?  Jo from Chubby*Hobby shows how to make this patchwork eye pillow that would make an awesome Valentine’s gift for a loved one.  Or yourself, because you need some pampering, too!  Go … Read More...

Adriana from The Princess Seam shares a tutorial for adding a maternity panel to a pair of pants.  Whether you start with ready made pants, or sew your own, adding a stretchy maternity panel makes them comfy on your growing … Read More...

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo  shows how to make this sweet Candy Dress for your little girl.  She uses iron-on transfer to add a label from your favorite candy packaging, and overdyes with tie-dye to give it that signature Lil … Read More...

Lola Nova shares a tutorial on her blog for making these lovely vintage-inspired potholders.  You can make them from all recycled materials.  Grab your fabric scraps and any bits and bobs of lace or doilies you have stashed away, and … Read More...