Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to make her Square Pintuck Shirt.  It’s lovely out of chiffon!  The sheer fabric really shows off the series of pleats across the top.  Get the how-to.

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Tracing around an existing garment is a quick and easy way to create a pattern to make more garments with the same shape.  But it can be tricky to get an accurate tracing without cutting apart the garment.  Show, Tell, … Read More...

Destri from The Mother Huddle devotes a post to topstitching.  What it is, why it looks nice, and how to do it.  Go to her post to read about all about it.

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Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how she made this box pleat playdress for her daughter.  If you’re making a size 5, she’s even got a free pattern for you.  (For other sizes, you could draft your own pattern using the … Read More...

Katja from Of Dreams and Seams had a favorite coat that had grown just a tad too tight to wear comfortably.  Rather than saying goodby to her favorite coat, she came up with a brilliant fix.  She added a contrasting … Read More...

Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make a smart business card sleeve out of a scrap of leather.  If you can’t locate any leather, you can also … Read More...

It’s not always easy to find crib sheets that match your nursery decor, especially if many of the items in the room are handmade.  Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how you can make the crib sheets yourself.  Get the tute… Read More...

If your bra straps keep peeking out from your boatneck shirt and you don’t want to layer a tank or cami underneath, Stephanie from The Petite Sewist has a quick fix for that.  She sews bits of knit fabric to … Read More...

Ashley from Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night shows how to make a throw pillow with pom pom trim peeking out around the edges.  The pom pom fringe is an easy way to add a touch of whimsy to a … Read More...

There’s a simple fix for a child’s t-shirt that has grown too short in the arms.  Cut them off, and make it short-sleeved shirt instead.  Ashley from Make It and Love It did just that, but she took it a … Read More...

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make her Little Man Wallet.  Made with a vinyl cover, a buckle closure, and zig-zagged raw edges, it’s all boy.  The inside includes a square patch pocket for folded paper money, and … Read More...

When you add use a band of stretch knit to finish off the  edge of a neck, sleeve, or leg, you’ll most likely be sewing a smaller cuff piece to a larger opening and stretching it to fit as you … Read More...

Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows how to make a reusable fabric snack bags.  It’s made from just a single layer of fabric (no lining) but she uses French seams so the inside is finished nicely.  She points out that one … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin created a set of specimen art throw pillows for her children’s playroom.  One is covered in colorful felt butterflies, and the other in beetles.  Both designs are cute! She shares tutorials showing how she made … Read More...

Amanda from Cables and Bows shares a tutorial on her blog, Double Stitching, showing how to make a mod A-line jumper for a toddler girl.  This would be so cute out of some vintage fabric, especially the home dec … Read More...

Patchwork skirts are sooo pretty with all the color and pattern, but piecing all of those squares of fabric can take a little bit of forever.  Chain piecing can save you oodles of time as you’re not stopping after each … Read More...

House of Marmalade shows her trick for cutting silk fabric on the straight grain.  Go to her post to read her tip.

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How cute is this baby vest?  It’s reversible, too.  Prudent Baby has a free pattern and tutorial for making one.   The pattern is in a 12-month size, but you could probably adjust it up or down as needed.  Get the … Read More...