Jill from Made It On Monday shows how to make her Casually Cute Knit Dress, a simple loose-fitting dress that’s shirred at the neck and belted at the waist.    I love this dress!  It has just right blend of easygoing … Read More...

Lizzie from C&C used a couple of well placed darts to take in the waist of a favorite pair of pants, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  The small nips at the waist give the pants a … Read More...

Katie from Sew Woodsy shows how to make a simple yoga skirt perfect for hot summer  days.  It’s made from a stretch knit fabric – super comfortable and easy to fit.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from  Sew Woodsy]

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Knot Tote.  The slouchy purse is tied in knots in two places – at the top of the handles and across the front.  It’s a quick … Read More...

Misty from Makin’ It Immackulate shows how to make a girl’s t-shirt with shirring across the neckline.  It was inspired by the lines of a favorite shirt from Gymboree that her daughter outgrew.  By learning how to make her own, … Read More...

Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a tutorial for making her Diry Bubbles zippered pouch, named after a Spongebob Squarepants character.  But you don’t have to be a fan of the cartoon to appreciate the cuteness of this pouch with appliqued … Read More...

Sarah from While They Snooze tells how she made her Simple Summer Dress.  It’s made from t-shirt knit yardage, with edges and straps made from bias tape.  Love it!  Get the tute.

[photo from While They Snooze]

Jayna from Bellabyte shares a tutorial on her blog, Behind the Studio, showing how to make a quick and easy cover for your a camera strap.  The printed fabric is sooo much cuter than the standard plain black strap.  … Read More...

Sometimes changing just one detail is all you need to give a garment an updated style.  Jennifer from My Own Road does just that when she recreates the sleeves of a button-down shirt.  She takes a long sleeve and turns … Read More...

Tone from Bless, By Tone guest blogs at Made it on Monday with a tutorial showing how to make this lovely summer dress.   The bodice is ruched and edged at the top with a ruffle.  Piping makes the seams pop … Read More...

Deanna from Just Deanna shows how to make a fancy princess tiara out of felt.  The felt tiara is easily made, and you can decorate it with all kinds of gems, sequins, and other sparkly princess-y things.  Get the tute… Read More...

Bonnie from Wonderfully Awkward shows how to make a zippered pouch with a clever hidden pocket on the front.  A loop and lanyard make it easy to grab it up and go.  Get the tutorial.

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Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to make a pretty throw pillow with a gathered stripe.  The diagonal panel of gathered fabric adds texture without being busy, making this a great style to include in a grouping of pillows.  Get … Read More...

If the thought of installing a zipper intimidates you, then check out this tutorial by Karen from Sew Much 2 Love.  She shows how to make a simple little pouch with a zipper across the front.  You’ll learn a … Read More...

Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial on her blog for making a pretty summer skirt with pockets, inspired by a similarly shaped skirt from Anthropologie.  The wide waistband is made with shirring for easy construction and a comfortable … Read More...

Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how to make a beautiful beach cover-up that also happens to be easy to sew. It’s loose and flowy through the shoulders and hips, but cinches in at the waist for a flattering silhouette.  … Read More...