Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns shows how to turn a button-down shirt into this drawstring “pajama bag”, just the right size for gifting pajamas under the Christmas tree.  The shirting fabric gives it a crisp, classic feel.  And because it’s … Read More...

Beccy from Wipster shares a tutorial for making this braided dog toy.  Instead of using store-bought rope, she braids strips of old t-shirts.  This is a great last-minute gift for any dog owners on your holiday shopping list.  Go to … Read More...

Vicki from Spun Sugar Quilts shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this baby doll bunting.  Your little girl or guy can use it to keep her (or his) baby doll warm during the cold winter … Read More...

Stephanie from Cre8tive Designs guest blogs on Dollar Store Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make this Christmas card holder from a placemat.  Decorative thumbtacks attach the cards to the holder.  This is a quick and easy sewing project, … Read More...

Susan from crafterhours wanted to give her young daughter a locket, but was afraid that she’d swallow the small pendant.  Creative sewing mama that she is, she set about to make an alternative version out of fabric.  She calls her … Read More...

Every year I have these visions of perfectly wrapped Christmas presents with beautiful handmade tags.   And every year the reality of the hustle and bustle sinks in and I end up with hum-drum wrapping using store-bought tags or folded over … Read More...

Cathe Holden from Just Something I Made shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these super cool cases for an iPod Touch or iPhone.  Make it from plain leather, or use t-shirt transfer to add cool designs to the … Read More...

Becca from Blue Cricket Designs guest blogs over at Fireflies and Jellybeans with a tutorial showing how to turn a women’s skirt into a girl’s dress.  This is a quick, easy refashion project.  Get the how-to.

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Krista from Look Ma No Patterns shares a tutorial and free pattern for making this garland of felt Matryoshka dolls.  This is a great project for little scraps of favorite fabrics and ribbons that you can’t bear to throw out.  … Read More...

These felt crayon rolls by Cindy from Skip to My Lou are just the thing for last-minute gifts for kids.  They feature a pocket for a small notepad and slots for 8 crayons.  And being made from felt means no … Read More...

Becca from Blue Cricket Design shows how to make this handy organizer for your next trip to the grocery.  Hook the straps around the handle of your grocery, and you’ve got a coupon organizer and pocket right in front of … Read More...

The Fabric Floozie made this dress for her toddler daughter out of a pair of rather unremarkable capri pants she found at a garage sale.  The border print on the legs became the bottom of the skirt, and the waistband … Read More...

Grace & Fel from Whimsy Loft share a tutorial on their blog for making a simple flex frame pouch.  The easy open, easy close of a flex frame makes it a good choice for coin purses or eyeglass cases.  Get … Read More...

Mairuru from Siesta shows how to make these fabric-wrapped pouch handles.  The loops at the ends function as buttonholes, so you can easily remove the handle from the pouch.  Go to the tutorial.

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial for making this Winter Wonderland dress for little girls.  I’m loving the appliqued scarf around the neck!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Ruffles and Stuff]

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Squiggly Twig Designs specializes in easy-t0-make and easy-to-wear patterns for girls’ clothing.  As a Christmas treat, they will be giving away one of their patterns to one lucky reader.  Get the details and enter the giveaway at Squiggly Twig Designs… Read More...