Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make the ombre bodice on the Shoreline Dress she made for Project Run & Play challenge a while back.  Layers of tulle stitched to a white bodice create a gradient.  The effect is … Read More...

Anna from Plan B updated an old ball cap with a panel of square metal studs.  Rather than setting the studs directly into the cap, she created a studded panel that she glued to the cap.  She did it this … Read More...

It’s hard to see in the photo I have here, but these pillows are pretty big.  They measure 28″ square.  They’re also made from a soft but sturdy sweatshirt material .  Sew4Home shows how to make them, and suggests them … Read More...

Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows the dress she made for her daughter out of a cute mustache print fabric.  Not surprisingly, she calls it the Mustache Dress.  It’s a peasant style dress with rows of ruffles across the front.  Her … Read More...

Maya in the Moment shares a video tutorial at I Love To Create showing how to make a boyfriend pillow.  In case you’re like me and haven’t heard of such a thing before, it’s a pillow with a half torso … Read More...

Meream from Bored & Crafty made these awesome guitar plushies for a bitty baby rock star.  This is such a cool project!  She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making them.  Go to her blog for the pattern and … Read More...

Oooh, I am loving this rainbow dress that Jenn from A Jennuine Life made!!  She made it as a speical birthday dress for her daughter.  She guest blogs at Mama Says Sew with a tutorial showing how to make one, … Read More...

Frances Suzanne blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how to make this little girl’s skirt with a dimensional flower applique.  The design was inspired by a skirt by Mini Boden.  She … Read More...

Kati from From the Blue Chair shares a tutorial over at the Pellon blog showing how to make a make-up brush pouch.  The small square pouch unbuttons and unfolds to reveal a long clear pocket divided with stitch lines to … Read More...

Alyce from And Sew We Craft shows how to make her 20 Minute Library Bag.  The bag is easily sewn, requiring only straight seams (and not too many of them, either).  And it uses fabric efficiently, too.  You will only … Read More...

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows two ways to install a zipper – a standard on seam zipper, and a zipper with a lapped front cover the zipper teeth.  Go to her blog post for both tutorials… Read More...

Ashley from Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night shows how to make a hooded bath towel for a doll.  If you cut carefully, you can two of them from 1/2 yard of terry cloth fabric (plus bias tape to finish … Read More...

Maybe it’s because my bras are more functional than pretty, but I cant stand it when my bra strap peeks out at the shoulders!  Dixie from Dixie DIY shows how to add a bra stap carrier to keep that from … Read More...

Head over to I Love To Create to find out how to make a Mondrian inspired design on fabric using fabric paint and masking tape.  They used it to upholster a straight back chair, but you could use it for … Read More...

Check out this little purse with ric rac straps.  It’s actually a pocket appliqued down to a little girl’s dress.  How cute is that!  A purse and pocket combined!  Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House guest blogs at Mama … Read More...

Toni from Sew Jereli recommends a pair of kid’s pajama pants as a first sewing project.  They’re made from just a handful of straight seams and you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment when you see your child loving the pair … Read More...

Kelly from Wild Wandering made lap desks for her sons, but instead of a plain hard surface she made the tops dry erase boards.  How perfect for travel!!  It might be just thing for a summer road trip. Go to … Read More...

You know those circles on printed patterns that mark placement or a dart end?  Whether you mark them with tailor tacks, or cut a hole in the pattern and use an erasable marker, they get a lot of strain.  Portia … Read More...

Laura from Behind the Hedgerow shows how to make a lightweight infinity scarf trimmed with a contrasting bias tape.  This would make a nice present for Mother’s Day, either for your own mother or as a treat for yourself.  Go … Read More...

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a duffel bag.  The pocket on the side (between the handles) is a perfect place to personalize it with a monogram.  Her downloadable tutorial includes dimensions to make one … Read More...