Centsational Girl shares a tutorial showing how to make a set of picnic placemats with pockets to hold your utensils.  They roll up and tie closed so your cutlery stays put during transport.  When you’re ready to eat, just unroll … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a contrast yoke to a little boy’s t-shirt.  It gives the look of a Western style shirt, but with the ease and comfort of a … Read More...

Cherie from You and Mie guest blogs at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make her Summer Breezes top for little girls.  It’s a simple linen sun top with wavy pleats stitched down the front.  Gorgeous!!  … Read More...

Kylie from 3 Sheets shares a pattern and tutorial for making a stand-alone collar.  It looks just like a collar you’d see on a typical button-down shirt, but there’s no shirt attached.   Just button it around your neck.  This would … Read More...

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make simple headwraps in three flavors- plain, with a big bow, and with a knot.  They’re a cute – and quick – way to keep your … Read More...

Delia from Delia Creates posts in her Color Your Summer series with a tutorial showing how to make her Easy Mommy Skirt.  It’s a grown-up variation of the Easy Baby Skirt she wrote a tutorial for earlier this year. The … Read More...

Stephanie from Sewing Chick shows how she made a pair of cowboy pants for her toddler son.  The elastic-waist pants have long faux-suede fringe down the sides.  How cute!!  Get the tutorial.

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Alicia from The Creative Vault guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to maker Bubble Ruffle Tu Tu.  It’s all kinds of fluffy, frilly fabulousness that little girls LOVE.  Get the tute.

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Shannon from Little Kids Grow shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a girl’s bubble top.  This is such a cute style for summer, and I love that it looks cute on older girls as … Read More...

With the hot summer temps setting in, I find myself carrying a water bottle with me – a lot.  Pretty Shabby UK shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pouch to carry your water bottle.  Get … Read More...

Stephanie from Pinafores & Pinwheels shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing a cool glue resist dying technique you can use to make a custom fabric print.  She dyed pink over pink fabric for a super girly fabric … Read More...

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make her Sweet Skirt.  This simple gathered and ruffled skirt works for any size.  She gives the formula for figuring the measurements to cut to make one to fit … Read More...

Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a simple square pillow cover with a border stitched around it.  It’s a nice detail, and it takes just one more step than making a basic square pillow cover.  Get the tutorial.… Read More...

Head over to The Purl Bee to find a tutorial showing how to make their Forty Minute Tote.  It’s a simple tote bag with boxed bottoms, a lining, and an interior pocket.  It would make a great bag for toting … Read More...

Bethany from Finding Pins and Needles shows how to make a rice-filled heating bag.  It’s a long bag divided into smaller sections so it will wrap around your body.  You can heat it up in the microwave, a bit of … Read More...

Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how to sew a slipcover for an ottoman.  The temporary cover is made to fit snugly over the top of an upholstered ottoman.   Get the tute.

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Printable fabric or iron on transfers are two easy ways to make your own labels.  But if you want to try something a little different, Ching from L.A.R.K. and Ching Makes Things shows four other methods for making your own … Read More...

Jessica from Running With Scissors guest blogs in the Skirt Week series at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make her Secretary Skirt.  The mid-length A-line skirt is made from a summer weight suiting.  The pintucks add interest while … Read More...