Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life made this lovely bag out of a vintage tablecloth.  I love this idea!!  It’s a great use for a vintage tablecloth that has damage and is no longer usable as a table covering.  … Read More...

Heidi from Elegance & Elephants guest blogs at The Mother Huddle with a tutorial showing how to make her Breezy Tunic for little girls.  It’s a summer top that sews up quick and easy.  The front is left plain and … Read More...

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make her Easy Square Top.  The basic shape is a square, with neck and armholes cut into it.  You can make it from any lightweight, drapey fabric.  She added a fun polka … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can make these cute bubble sleeves for the next top you make.  It gets its perfect poofiness from two layers – the top gathered layer stitched to a plain cap sleeve layer … Read More...

Ashley from Cherished Bliss shows how she made this awesome comic book superhero pillow for her son’s room.  Look closely.  It’s actually a number of novelty comic book prints pieced together.  You can see Captain American, The Avengers, Star  Wars, … Read More...

Spoonflower team members Abbey and Sharon share a cool idea on the Spoonflower blog for using custom printed fabric for a wedding.  Specifically, they show how to make custom pocket squares for the  groom and groomsmen.  They show the project … Read More...

Meream from Bored & Crafty shares a tutorial for making a zippered pouch with contrast tabs in the corners.  Go to her tute.

[photo from Bored & Crafty]

Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do shows how to make a child’s bathrobe.  On the outside, it’s a fun flannel print.  On the inside, it’s lined with an absorbant terry cloth.  Rather than using a purchased bathrobe pattern, she traced … Read More...

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making a knot front Dolman top.  It’s a loose fitting top that ties in a knot at the waist.  The free pattern comes in sizes 4/5 and … Read More...

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how she made a slipcover for a worn out ottoman.  It’s a simple cover that fits over the ottoman, easily removed for washing or to flip it the other way.   ‘Cause it’s reversible, too!  … Read More...

Sylvia at Dare to DIY shares a video tutorial showing how she created a geometric cut out back on a dress she bought.  If you want to do this, you’ll need a dress that doesn’t have a zipper down the … Read More...

Guess what Jennifer Perkins used to create this alphabet ombre design on a tote bag?  Spray fabric paints and foam alphabet stickers!  Yes!!  How cute would this be on a pair of kid’s skinnies!  Go to the I Love To … Read More...

Lana Red shows how to make a simple felt pouch for a hard drive, phone, or any other small gadget that might need protecting.  The sewing is super simple.  An extra layer of felt gives it a pop of color … Read More...

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial over at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make a little girl’s dress out of a pair of outgrown overalls.  Go to her tutorial.

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Mama Nene from Serger Pepper has a free pattern for making little girl panties.  She uses fabric from old knit clothing, with fold-over elastic to bind the edges.  Her pattern will fit a child 4-5 years old.  If you need … Read More...

Head over to Pink Polka Dot Creations to find out how to make a make-up bag and brush roll.  The make-up bag is a lined zippered pouch.  The brush roll is made from a washcloth.  Go to her blog for … Read More...

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Farmer’s Market Laminated Tote.  It’s a roomy tote bag with plenty of space to tote your produce home from the farmer’s market, carry a picnic to the park, or hold a book and … Read More...

Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim used foil paper and glue to create the tribal design on this foldover pouch she made.  If you want to see how to do it, go to her tutorial.

[photo from Mad Mim]

Gretchen Hirsch from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shows how she uses tissue paper to stabilize slippery fabrics while she cuts them.  Go to her blog to see how she does it.

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