Cindy from Siestas and Sewing shows a quick fix for a winter coat that had grown too small for her daughter.  It fit everywhere except for the length of the arms, so she created fabric cuffs to extend the length … Read More...

Jen from iCandy Handmade copied her daughter’s favorite sweater, and remade it into lighter weight t-shirts.  The simple shape is easy to sew, comfy to wear, and shows off a fun print. She shares the pattern and tutorial on her … Read More...

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making a pair of baby bloomers.  They’re so cute on itty baby legs!  It takes just 1/4 yard of fabric to make them.  Go to her blog for the pattern … Read More...

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make a little purse pouch to hold your Mini Moo business cards.  The pattern for the pouch is printed across a set of 10 of her business cards, but she also gives … Read More...

If you wear your hair in a ponytail, then you know how annoying it is to try and lean back on a couch or pillow with the ponytail lump sticking out from the back of your head.  Well, Onelmom shows … Read More...

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a pillowcase with an envelope-style overlap at the opening so your pillow doesn’t stick out the end.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

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Shannon from Little Kids Grow shares a free pattern on Project Run & Play for making her Boy’s Easy Bias Tie.  The tie was part of her winning entry into the Polka Dots & Stripes challenge.  Go to her tutorial… Read More...

Cherie from You & Mie guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how she adapted a basic bodice pattern to make a little girl’s reversible jacket.  It has a Peter Pan collar … Read More...

Sew4Home finishes up their series on machine sewn seam finishes with a tutorial showing how to make Hong Kong and bound seams.  This is part 4 of their 4-part series.  At the bottom of that post, you’ll find links to … Read More...

Anna Evers from Plan B takes a pair of scissors to a button up shirt to create a cool cut away neckline.  The black shirt that she used creates a striking silhouette.  What a cool idea!!  She shares a tutorial … Read More...

Head over to M & J Blog to find out how you can DIY a pair of suspenders.  You can make them with any kind of ribbon.  They used a black ribbon with a metallic gold Greek key design.  Go … Read More...

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial showing how to make a roll of fabric “paper” towels for your kitchen.  They’re made from a layer of toweling and a layer of flannel.  They snap together so you can keep … Read More...

Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how to make an elegant tulle skirt.  It has an easy wide elastic waistband, but she uses a combined pleating and gathering method that creates fullness without making it too poofy.  Get the how-to … Read More...

Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Ballet Dress.  The sleeveless, knee-length dress is super versatile.  She shows it worn layered over a button-down shirt, or under a cardi, or worn on its own.  Her … Read More...

Sew4Home shows how to make throw pillows trimmed with thick fringe.  Get the tute.

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Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making her Fallen Top for little girls.  It gets its name from the falling triangles she embroidered down the front.  It buttons up the back and has a color block … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin has a free pattern for making these adorable little baby boots.  Her Little Red Riding Boots work equally well for boys or girls.  They’re fully lined, with a strap and snap closure.  (The button is … Read More...

If you can’t find a knit fabric print that you like, you can always take the matter into your own hands (literally) and stamp a design yourself.  Rachel from Anu*Miki joins the Stretch Yourself series (hosted by Mad Mim and … Read More...

Jodi from Sew Fearless made this lovely cardigan out of stretch lace, and she shares some tips and tricks for working with this fabric.  Her tutorial is part of the Stretch Yourself series (on Mad Mim and One Little Minute… Read More...