Head over to Small Dreamfactory to download a free pattern for making an envelope neck long-sleeved tee for baby.  The envelope neck has a wide opening to slide over baby’s head with little tugging and fuss, but overlaps at the … Read More...

Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how she sews a collar so that it naturally curls toward the body.  Go to her blog to see what she does.

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The tissue paper that most sewing patterns are printed is not made for the long haul.  Use it once or twice, and that tissue paper starts to rip.  Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts tells how she strengthens her tissue paper … Read More...

Oh My! Handmade Goodness shows how to make a simple business card wallet.  It’s made from two layers of felt, with an elastic strap to  keep it closed.  Go to Oh My! Handmade Goodness for the tute.

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Jessica from Running With Scissors shows how she made this little girl dress with a faux necklace.  The “necklace” is actually strips of neon knit fabric stitched down around the neckline.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

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Pam from Threading My Way used pintucks to create a subtle detail for the front of this twirly skirt.  The gathered skirt also has a pretty bow at the waist and a ruffle around the hem.  Go to her tutorial … Read More...

Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make a simple banded dolman top. Sleeves are cut on the same piece as the top front/back, so there’s no setting them in.  The bands sewn to the neckline, shirt bottom, and … Read More...

Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection made this soft fabric giraffe baby rattle in anticipation of a baby boom among her circle of friends.  The long narrow neck is easy for baby’s hand  to hold.  Inside, a plastic tube is … Read More...

Rachel Le Grand from Nest Full of Eggs shows how to create this awesome striped dress for a little girl.  She modified the pattern for her Purple Rose Party Dress (free pattern here) to create the chevron effect on … Read More...

Anorina from Samelia’s Mum shows how she made this tote bag for her young daughter.  She’ll use it to carry books to and from the library.  Her tutorial includes how she created the name applique and how she constructed the … Read More...

Pam from Threading My Way shows how she lined a cross over bodice of a little girl’s dress she made.  Not only does lining the bodice of a dress hide all of the seam allowances, it’s also an easy way … Read More...

Chelsey from Buggy & Buddy shows how to sew a set of stuffed felt letters.  They’re a fun way to help young children become familiar with the letters of the alphabet.  They’re sewn together by hand, so you can work … Read More...

Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how she made this designer-inspired lace applique dress.  It was inspired by a fabulous lace and beaded dress she spied in some Dolce & Gabbana runway photos.  Go to her tutorial.

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Rae from Made By Rae shows the Tic Tac Toe shirt she made for her young son.  (It gets its name from the cross hatch design printed on the fabric she used.)  Bright yellow piping shows off the lines of … Read More...

Kristina J shows how to combine a button-up blouse and a skirt into a smart two-tone shirt dress.  Get the tute.

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Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how she made the contrast placket on the henley that she made.  Instead of placing the placket smack dab in the center, where you usually see them, she moved it off to one side to … Read More...

Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can make your own lace undies from wide stretch lace trim.  It’s actually a simple sewing project, requiring just a few seams.  She’s even got a multi-sized pattern for you to use.  … Read More...

Stephanie from The Petite Sewist shows the full seat adjustment she made to a pair of pants she made.  Shown here is the muslin, before the adjustment.  The adjustment is an easy modification, though you’ll need to experiment some with … Read More...