Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs in the Make It Work series at Sew A Straight Line with a tutorial showing how to add sash and bow to the neckline of a shirt.  She calls it her Double Take … Read More...

Liz from Say YES to Hoboken! shares a tutorial at Grosgrain showing how to make this super simple laptop sleeve.  It’s made from wool and is held close with long elastic loops.  The simple lines make it guy-friendly – a … Read More...

Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a tote bag to carry your Silhouette digital cutting machine with you to all of your crafty get-togethers.  A strip of gathered fabric across the top makes it pretty.  For those who … Read More...

Donatella from inspiration & realisation shares a tutorial for making a dog’s bed.  Pet beds (especially for a largish dog) can be so expensive to buy!  Not only can making your own save money, but you can make them in … Read More...

Adeela from Sew Kool shares a series of tutorials showing how to make a set of plushies inspired by the classic Pac Man arcade game.  If you’re a child of the 80s, this will undoubtedly bring on a fit of … Read More...

Stephanie from Toastie Studio shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make felt ice cream cone softie.  Cute, cute, cute!!  This would be so much fun for pretend picnics and play kitchens!  Get the how-to.

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Craft Passion shows how to recycle a child’s outgrown denim dress into a fabulous 4-piece outfit.  By cutting the dress at the middle, you can create a cropped denim vest and a short denim skirt with a ruffled hem.  You … Read More...

Kimberly from bugaboo, mini, mr, and me shares a tutorial at Everyday Mom Ideas showing how to make a pirate hook softie.  The felt version allows all the pirate-y fun of a plastic store-bought costume version, but without the danger … Read More...

Vivian from Craft with Confidence shows how to make a wrap-around baby bib with an easy snap closure.  They’re backed with terry cloth for absorbancy.  Get the tutorial.

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If you’re looking for the perfect baby shoe sewing project, this free pattern for pleated Mary Jane baby shoes is a must-try. Whether you’re new to sewing baby shoes or just love creating handmade baby gifts, this adorable … Read More...

Deborah from Art Threads shows how to recycle an old pair of jeans into a bib apron.  The backside of the jeans becomes the front, with the formerly back pockets just where you need them to stash tools or utensils.  … Read More...

Lark Crafts is sharing a tutorial for making this Retro Apron over at their blog.  It’s an excerpt from the book Stash Happy: Patchwork.  They’ll be sharing another project from the book soon, and they’re letting readers help decide … Read More...

Adeela from Sew Kool shows how to make a panda bear softie.  Isn’t he cute? Get the tute.

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Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs over at Liberate Creativity with a tutorial showing how to make her Craft”tee” tote bag out of a t-shirt.  This is such a cute tote!  The body of the bag is easily made from … Read More...

Elizabeth from Simple Simon and Company shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to adapt a basic pants pattern to make capris with a paper bag waist.  The extra bit of fabric creates a pretty ruffle at the waist.  … Read More...

Adeela from Sew Kool shares a tutorial for making a felt softie of the bird from the Tiny Wings game.  Soooo cute!  Get the tutorial.

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