This little gnome looks like he’s thinking some magical thoughts. He’d be super sweet appliqued on a onesie, a bib, or on the side of a soft baby block. Wee Folk Art shares the pattern for free. Go to the pattern.
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Tutorial: Quick and easy doorstop
Beccy from Wipster shows how to make this quick and easy doorstop. She says she made up a couple of these in less than an hour. Get the how-to.
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Video tutorial: Inserting eyelets into purse straps
Nicole Mallalieu from You SEW, Girl! shares a video tutorial showing how to insert eyelets into purse straps. The eyelet kit she uses is available for purchase in her store. Go to the video tutorial.
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Tutorial: Mitered corners on patch pockets
Christine from Christine Sews shows how she gets sharp, crisp corners on her patch pockets. She removes extra bulk by mitering the corners. Go to the tutorial.
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…Tutorial: Patchwork diaper bag
Look at this pretty patchwork diaper bag! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making one Moda Bakeshop. Get the how-to.
[photo from Moda Bakeshop]
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Tutorial: Towel wrap skirt
Emily from Toad’s Treasures made this towel wrap skirt to wear at the pool. She shares a tutorial so you can make one, too. Get the how-to.
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…Tutorial: Eco-friendly cloth diapers
If you’ve considered using cloth diapers on your baby but have balked at the price for the initial setup, consider making your own. Craftster user agrafikartist shares a tutorial for making eco-friendly cloth diapers. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: T-shirt with corsage neckline
J.J. from Enchantresses Three shows how to add corsage details to the neckline of an existing shirt. What a fun way to update a plain tee! Get the tutorial.
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…Lookie what she made: Onesie to ruffle dress!
Dana from MADE shows what she did with a onesie she found on the clearance rack. She added a skirt with ruffles for a fabulous ruffle dress. Read more and see more photos at MADE.
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Tutorial: Strips & Stripes Tablecloth
Head over to Janome Sew4Home to find out how to make this Strips & Stripes tablecloth. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Two tops into one bag
Relaby created this fun bag from two knit tops. So clever!! I love how she used the extra length of the inner top to make a set of pockets. Find out how she did it at Wardrobe Refashion or Relaby’s blog.
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Tutorial: Sew a cooling neckwrap
Beat the heat this summer with this cooling neckwrap. You can find out how to make one at The Small Object Steno Pad. Go to the tutorial.
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…Giveaway: Full Bloom fabric
Image from Bari J.
Don’t miss Bari J.’s fabric giveaway, two stacks of fat quarters from her Full Bloom line. Go here for entry details.
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Products for waterproofing fabric
Dawn from Two On Two Off has been researching her options for waterproofing fabric. She bought several waterproofing products, tried them out, and reports the results. Read what she has to say about waterproofing products.
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Tutorial: Pillowcase Market Tote
Jordynn Mackenzie shows how to make a market tote from a pillow case. The tote is made to roll up and snap together for easy stashing when not in use. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Jordynn Mackenzie blog]
Tutorial: Ruffled pillow
kelly + olive shows how to make this fabulously ruffled pillow. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Scooter bag
Kathie Sever and Bernadette Noll from Future Craft Collective continue their Summer Camp series on Craftzine, this time with a tutorial for making a bag to hang from the handles of a scooter. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Craftzine]
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Tutorial: “Hip” solution for girl’s low-rise pants
Why do pants manufacturers assume that every young girl should have a super-dooper-low-rise cut? Many parents feel that this results in too much skin peeking out between the bottom of her shirt and the top of her pants.
Tutorial: Shirred summer top
Shirred tops are quick and easy summer sewing. Su from Vively Online shares her cheat sheet for figuring out the measurements and sewing your own shirred top. Get the cheat sheet.
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Tutorial: Snuggly bear hooded towel
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this hooded towel with bear ears. So snuggly! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Make It and Love It]
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