Anna from Noodlehead guest blogs at Elsie Marley with a tutorial showing how to make a throw pillow out of a vintage hankie.  Beautiful!  Get the tutorial.

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Arianne from Still Parenting made slip-on bird wings for her children, and she shares a tutorial telling how she did it.  The wings are made for pretend play; they slip around the child’s arms so the kids can run and … Read More...

Carolyn from Homework shows how to dye plain white fabric to make variegated ribbon.  She uses that ribbon to make a gorgeous mini-wreath.  Find out how she made the ribbon.  And read more about the mini-wreath (and see photos!).… Read More...

Gabrielle from Tiny Apartment Crafts shares a free pattern for this cute little felt owl measuring tape cover.  If I had one of these, I’d be measuring things all day long just for an excuse to pull that little guy … Read More...

April Henry shares a tutorial on the Oliver + S blog showing how to make flat-felled seams.  In a flat-felled seam, the raw edges are encased and stitched down on the right side of the fabric, leaving no raw edges … Read More...

Ashley from Pretty Posy shares a tutorial for her Little Swan Rosette.  The pretty fabric flower is made from layers of gathered fabric and lace, and is attached to a hairclip to make a pretty hair accessory for her daughter.  … Read More...

Shwin W. from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made the awesome cape that was her entry into Project Run & Play.  Sooo cute!  Get the tute.

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Terri Stegmiller shares a free pattern at 3 Creative Studios for making her Big Tote.  This roomy bag measures 21″ wide by 18″ tall.  Make it from decor weight fabrics for extra sturdiness.  Get the free pattern.

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Khadija from Creative Mind shows how to twist and turn a strip of fabric into a pretty rosette.  Find out how at Creative Mind.

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Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this lettuce edged ruffle shirt for her young daughter.  The ruffles are the same color as the base shirt, with pops of color provided by … Read More...

Would you believe that this fabulous skirt by Alison from Backstitch Baby started out its life as a most unflattering full length wrap skirt?   She gives a step-by-step account of the transformation, so you can make one yourself.  Get the … Read More...

Amie from Kitty Cats and Airplanes guest blogs over at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to make tis fabulous black lace skirt with scalloped hem.  A white underskirt keeps it modest and contrasts with the black to show … Read More...

Selina from The Sisters 4 Say More Is More shows how to turn a plain ole sweatshirt into a rockin’ vest in just 15 minutes – no sewing required.  Get the tute.

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Deanna from Just Deanna shows how to make these super soft and super cute minky scarves edged with pom pom fringe.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Just Deanna]

Arianne from Still Parenting shows off the cloth doll she made for her daughter.  It’s shown here with short red pigtails, but with a quick presto-change-o she can have long orange hair, or looped brown braids.  The hair is interchangeable, … Read More...