Bunny from La Sewista! used the Nancy Zieman’s “Express Sleeve” technique on a coat she is making, and shows how she did it.   When you make an Express Sleeve, you sew the lining to the outer fabric at the hemline … Read More...

Wendy from Old Days Old Ways is putting together some dolly sets for charity Christmas giving.  She created new little outfits for them, and shares a tutorial for how she made the little baby hats.  Get the how-to.

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Heather from The Modern Hive shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pencil roll from a placemat.  She says it’s a “cheater” project because using a placemat means that a lot of the work is already … Read More...

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how she created the snowflake design on this Snowdrift Dress using a reverse freezer paper stenciling technique.  Get the how-to.

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Instructables user VeryInteresting shows how to refashion an old sweater into a winter hat.  This is a great project for sweaters with condition issues (holes, staining, etc.) because you can cut around those.  Go to the tutorial.

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Di shows off her latest sewing project over at Wardrobe Refashion.  It’s actually just a couple of snaps sewn on to a jacket, but it’s such a cool idea I had to share.  The jacket had a pocket flap that … Read More...

Kristin from Craft Leftovers shares a free pattern and tutorial for this Christmas stocking.  The simple design means easy construction.  It also means it’s a blank slate for any patchwork or other embellishment you want to add.  Get the free … Read More...

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she repurposed one of her adult-sized shirts and a linen skirt to make this dropwaist girl’s dress with pleated skirt.  Go to the tutorial.

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Check out the fabric sale at Chez Ami childrenswear!  Knit fabrics are on sale for 40% off, and wovens are as low as $2.50 a yard.   The color coordinated prints and solids are perfect for making clothes for kids!  … Read More...

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff made this fabric Christmas tree for her daughter.  It hangs on the wall (or lays on the floor) and has removable ornaments for her daughter to decorate it with.  Brilliant! And I’m lovin’ the pink … Read More...

If the seat cover of your high chair (or should I say, your small child’s high chair) is showing remnants of last month’s spaghetti or last week’s squash, then check out this tutorial by Ashley of Make It and Love … Read More...

Jennifer Stern from J. Stern Designs gives the play-by-play of her experiment in making over  a pair of men’s bias cut jeans into a pair that fits her.  Sewing jeans and sewing bias are difficult in and of themselves, but … Read More...

Sarah from The Cottage at Frog Creek shares a tutorial and free pattern for this gathered twirly skirt with owl applique.  Think of all the fabric combinations you can use on the owl!  Go to the tutorial and free pattern… Read More...

Louise Cutting shares a tutorial at Threads Magazine showing how to sew in hidden snaps .  Go to the tutorial.

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You can make a Snuggie-style blanket for a Barbie (or any other 11.5″ fashion doll) with this tutorial by Sharon from Adventures from the Sewing Studio.  Get the how-to.

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Liesl from Oliver + S shares a free pattern for these miniature mittens.  Use them as Christmas ornaments, gift toppers, or as part of an advent calendar.  Get the free pattern.

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