Oh Sew Dollin shares a tutorial showing how to make a soft fabric rag doll.  She includes information on sewing the body, attaching the limbs, creating the face, adding the hair, and even making a little dress.  A soft fabric … Read More...

Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a 4-part sew-along for drafting a pattern for a pencil skirt.  The fitted skirt is a classic and a wardrobe staple.  Depending on your fabric choice and skirt length, it can be made dressy … Read More...

Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how she made her On-The-Go Medicine Kit.  The fabric pouch opens up to reveal pockets that hold all the bandages, wipes, and other essentials for small emergencies.  Keep it with you in your … Read More...

Miss Cinti from My Poppet wanted a duvet for toddler daughter’s bed, but couldn’t find one with a natural filling in a size that small.  She took a larger sized duvet and sized it down to the smaller bed, and … Read More...

Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on their blog for making a toddler’s winter jacket.  The jacket has a hood to keep small ears warm in the cold weather, and a couple of pockets on the outside.  The pattern … Read More...

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she folded and stitched circles of beaded lace to make this gorgeous fabric flower.  She’ll be using it as an embellishment for her daughter’s Christmas dress.  Get the tute.

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Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to recycle old tights into cute new ruffled bobby socks.  I am now hating that I just threw away a whole bag of hole-y tights that my daughter had outgrown.  I’m filing this … Read More...

Carmen from RoCa and Company shows to make her 3-D Flower Tee.  This is SUCH a cute design!!  The giant flower applique gives a 3-d effect to the outer petals and leaves, and the center of the flower is embellished … Read More...

You can put an old or hole-y sweater to lovely re-use as a tufted pillow.  Not only do they look pretty, they’re quick and inexpnsive to make.  Sweet Verbena shows how to do it.  Get the tute.

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Emily from Everyday Art shows how to make a lovely felt sunflower with shaped petals and a beaded center.  It’s all hand-sewn which means you can easily take this project with you to parks, waiting rooms, or the couch while … Read More...

PharMa shows how to make a fabric napkin sized just right for your child’s lunchbox.  The reusable napkins help reduce lunchtime waste.  Make them from a favorite fabric print to make them extra special.  (A busy print will also help … Read More...

Gertie’s New Blog For Better Sewing shows how to alter a pattern for a basic straight skirt to turn it into an A-line skirt.  One slash and pivot removes the darts at the waist of the straight skirt and adds … Read More...

Sew4Home shows how to make their Round n’ Round pieced throw pillow.  The patchwork pillow is finished off with piping all around. Get the how-to.

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Sarah from SewKnits shows how to make a framed spool holder out of inexpensive materials.  It’s made from a picture frame, so it hangs easily on your wall.  A bit of paint and some decorative paper make it pretty.  Get … Read More...

Jen from My Own Road shows how to make a long-sleeved layered tee for winter out of summer’s short-sleeved shirts.  Great idea!!  This easy addition extends the life of a child’s favorite shirt for another season.  Get the tutorial.… Read More...

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Baby Boy Button Up.  The itty-bitty button up shirt was part of entry in the Boys! challenge (Week 3) in Project Run & Play.  The … Read More...

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar blogs at iLoveToCreate, showing how she made this glitter-awesome peacock t-shirt for her niece.  I love the mod shape of the peacock feathers!  The teardrop shapes are cut from glittered heat … Read More...

The Crafting Fiend shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her I Love You Mostest pillow.  She made this pillow for her baby girl, and it has a pair of pockets on the front to hold a … Read More...

Catherine from Cat on a Limb shows how to make a pair of fairy wings for kids’ dress up.  They’re made from a lightweight, flower, drapey chiffon so they flutter beautifully as the child runs.  Get the tutorial.

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