Mama Crafts gives step by step instructions for making a reversible cross-over pinafore for little girls.  The cross-over back provides a flexible fit.  She added a little turtle applique for extra cuteness.  And since she had some scraps left over, … Read More...

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how she made this sweater dress for her daughter out of one of her own shirts.  The gathered neckline is a pretty detail, and also serves as a good fix for an adult-sized neckline … Read More...

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she made this girly-frilly ruffled dress for her toddler daughter.  And she did it in just 20 minutes.  The secret?  Using an existing dress pattern for the shape, and pre-reruffled fabric for the … Read More...

Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows a cool trick for using interfacing to finish the edge of a facing – without adding bulk.  Brilliant!  Go to Off the Cuff Sewing Style to find out how to do it.

[photo … Read More...

Kathleen from Grosgrain shows how make a used pair of shoes fabulous with the addition of a new insole.  A new insole made of a kicky fabric print.  Love, love!!  This is making me want to go find a pair … Read More...

Vivian from Craft with Confidence shows how to make her Rockin’ Boy Slippers.  Foam in the soles make them soft and cushy, and a bit of elastic at the heels helps them stay on.  But don’t let the name fool … Read More...

Nicole from 60 Piggies guest blogs at Red Ted Art’s Blog with a free pattern and tutorial for making this sweet soft dollie.  I’m loving those rosy red cheeks, and the little pointy hat she wears!  Get the pattern.… Read More...

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a notebook and pencil folio, perfect for a budding artist or journaler.  It has pockets for a notebook and a full selection of pencils for drawing, and folds up … Read More...

What’s a mama-to-be to do when none of the stores have crib sheets to match her fabulous nursery decor?  Why, make them herself, of course!  Prudent Baby shares a tutorial showing how.  Get the tute.

[photo from Prudent Baby… Read More...

Shwin W. from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made this adorable Doe A Deer top for her little girl.  Buttons and elastic loops secure the bib front, and a little bow sits pretty at the waist.  The little deer … Read More...

Small Fry & Co. shares a tutorial for making a fabric notebook cover.  It’s got pockets for your checkbook, your check register (so you can keep up with what you spend!), and loose receipts.  Get the tute.

[photo from … Read More...

Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shares a tutorial for making her Daylily Zipper Flower.   You can make one from 18″ of zipper trim, or from an actual zipper that you’ve separated.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Craftaholics Anonymous]

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar guest blogs at Shwin & Shwin with her Pimp my Polo tutorial.  She shows how to turn add boy-friendly embellishments to a plain polo shirt.  The shoulder tabs and the large iron-on … Read More...

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free downloadable tutorial for making this rice pack.  Heat it in the microwave for a toasty warm pack, or keep it in the freezer and it’s a cool pack.  This is a … Read More...

Head over to Craft Passion for a tutorial for making this hexagon fabric basket.  It starts out flat, and the sides fold in and tie together to create the basket form.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Craft Passion]

Lila Jo from Happy to Craft shows how to make a set of menus for a play kitchen – from fabric!  The soft fabric menus are made from printable fabric framed with a cotton print.  This is so stinkin’ cute!  … Read More...

Susan from Living With Punks shows how to make this fabric dress wall art, no sewing required.  This would make an awesome decoration for a sewing space!  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Living With Punks]