Michele from Handmade Martini shows how to make this little girl’s tiered ruffle tee.  Or, make it longer and it’s a tiered ruffle tunic.  This is such a cute look for little girls!  And because it’s based on a t-shirt … Read More...

Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how to sew a hidden button fly for a pair of pants.  She uses them when making pajama pants but she says you can also use one in place of a zipper fly.  Her … Read More...

Stephanie from Henry Happened created a trompe l’oeil effect on a plain tee, with painted images of a necklace and pockets.  She got the idea from a J. Crew kid’s shirt, but you can see that it’s also a fun … Read More...

Here’s a quick sewing project, courtesy of Caila from Caila Made.  She shows how to make these simple leather wallets to hold credit cards or business cards.  She uses leather (or faux leather), but you could also use a … Read More...

How awesome is this dress that Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom made for her daughter!!  She calls it the Cascading Ruffles Peasant Dress, and she shares a tutorial showing how to make it.  Go to her tutorial… Read More...

A new pillow cover is a quick and inexpensive way to spice up your decor.  Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make one with a zipper closure so it’s easy to remove for washing or for … Read More...

Check out these long gloves that Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom made!  They are so gorgeous with the pearl buttons at the side and the over-the-elbow length.  But they’re made without fingers so you can grip a doorknob or send … Read More...

Trang from Behind the Seams shows how to add studded vinyl elbow patches to a plain sweater.  Get the tute.

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Danielle from My Sparkle made this art deco-inspired dress for her little girl.  The black and white print in the skirt is actually a reproduction of her favorite prints in a much-loved vintage quilt.  She recreated the design on her … Read More...

This is a sandwich box, right?  Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how she used the partitioned lunch box as a sewing kit.  The compartments can hold threads, needles, and small notions.  The top, where a sandwich would go, can … Read More...

Check out this piggy bank that Onel from Onelmon made!  It’s an actual functioning piggy bank stitched from felt.  She made it to celebrate Chinese New Year.  A length of PVC pipe on his insides gives him his round piggy … Read More...

Is there anything girlier than a sash tied into a big bow at the back of a dress?  Or how about a wide sash tied into a bow at the neck of a pillowcase dress?  Destri from The Mother Huddle… Read More...

I am absolutely swooning over this little alpaca bag that Eri from Llevo el invierno made for her girl.  Except I don’t know that I could give it to my daughter.  I might have to keep it for myself.  If … Read More...

Sew4Home shows how you can make a fabric box-basket.  It’s a practial and pretty storage solution that can work in any room of your house.  Their tutorial includes instructions for making a patchwork version and a solid version.  Go to … Read More...

Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to cover the tops of a pair of moccasins with a piece of fabric.  Her DIY adds a pop of color and pattern to the suede shoes.  And because it’s handstitched down, you … Read More...

Cintia from My Poppet turned an unwanted cushion cover into a crazy cute monster tote.  And it’s the perfect size for  carrying books!  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go to My Poppet for the tute.… Read More...

Deby from So Sew Easy shows how to make a double-layer chiffon halter blouse.  The construction is similar to a girl’s pillowcase dress, but the style is all grown up.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

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Did you see that cool heart-shaped lapel on Maria from La Inglesita‘s entry into last week’s Project Run and Play?  She won the  challenge, so now she’s sharing a tutorial showing how she made it.  Yay!!  Go to … Read More...