Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a little boy’s fedora.  The hat was part of the Lumineers-inspired outfit she made for her Sew In Tune series.  Go to her … Read More...

How utterly cute are these leprechaun pants treat bags!  I’m loving those suspenders!  And with a four-leaf clover corsage, they’re all ready for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration.  Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make them.  Go to her … Read More...

Mira from Sewing the Littleheart Collection shows how she made this happy shirt for her daughter.  It has a large reverse appliqued sun, and the words “you are my sunshine” stitched across it.   Go to her blog for the how-to… Read More...

Glittery ballet flats are super popular right now.  You could spend the money to buy a pair, but Julie from Doe a Deery shows how you can DIY the look.  She starts with an inexpensive pair of plain ballet flats, … Read More...

Tan from Squirrelly Made used sequin trim to write a message on a plain t-shirt.  She stitched the sequin trim down, but you could make it a no-sew version by gluing it down.  (Just be sure to use a glue … Read More...

These color blocked gloves look like they came from a trendy-trendy store, but they’re actually a DIY from two pairs of inexpensive solid colored gloves.  Stacie from Yellow Spool shows how to cut and resew them into one pair of … Read More...

Nicole from Improv Diary, and co-author of Improv Sewing, shows a heart applique that’s cool year round.  The design is inspired by the classic “mom” heart tattoo motif.  I’m loving the way she made the fabric banner stitched … Read More...

Amanda from Double Stitching guest blogs in the Dressing Up Dolly series at Nap Time Crafters with a free pattern and tutorial for making a sweatshirt outfit for a 12″ doll.  The outfit includes a hoodie shirt and a pair … Read More...

Allie from Freshly Completed made this baby view mirror for her car for just $1 in supplies.  The dollar bought the mirror, and she raided her fabric & notions stash for the rest.  She shares a tutorial showing how she … Read More...

Anna from Plan B shows how she made this lovely little cell phone pouch.  It’s made from leather, covered in a brightly colored lace.  It hangs from chain straps.  LOVE!!  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Plan B]

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff used sequin trim to create a pair of fabulously sparkly suspenders for her daughter.  She shares a tutorial showing how to make them.  They’re cute with pants or a skirt.  Go to her blog for … Read More...

Have you seen the rhinestone trim in the fabric store?  I find myself drawn to it because it’s sparkly and inexpensive, but it’s also plastic which limits the kinds of projects I’d put it on.  Now I know at least … Read More...

Inserting piping into a seam is a fun way to add an accent color to a garment.  Pam from Threading My Way shows how to do it.  It’s easier than you think.  Her method uses just a strip of fabric, … Read More...

Michele from Handmade Martini shows how to make this little girl’s tiered ruffle tee.  Or, make it longer and it’s a tiered ruffle tunic.  This is such a cute look for little girls!  And because it’s based on a t-shirt … Read More...

Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how to sew a hidden button fly for a pair of pants.  She uses them when making pajama pants but she says you can also use one in place of a zipper fly.  Her … Read More...

Stephanie from Henry Happened created a trompe l’oeil effect on a plain tee, with painted images of a necklace and pockets.  She got the idea from a J. Crew kid’s shirt, but you can see that it’s also a fun … Read More...

Here’s a quick sewing project, courtesy of Caila from Caila Made.  She shows how to make these simple leather wallets to hold credit cards or business cards.  She uses leather (or faux leather), but you could also use a … Read More...

How awesome is this dress that Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom made for her daughter!!  She calls it the Cascading Ruffles Peasant Dress, and she shares a tutorial showing how to make it.  Go to her tutorial… Read More...