Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters shows how to make this super cute tank top for little girls.  The neckline is embellished with braided knit, and a gathered panel runs down the front.  Get the tute.

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Jill from Made It On Monday shares a tutorial for making a lovey that’s part pillow and part softie.  It’s made from a super soft minky fabric and the body is large enough for a child to lay his or her … Read More...

Misty from Makin’ It ImMACKulate shows how to make a raglan-sleeved romper for baby boys.  I’m loving the contrast-y sleeves!  They have the look of a classic baseball tee.  This style would also be cute for little girls, especially if … Read More...

Amber from Willow Would shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple gathered skirt with pockets.  You can make one from 2 yards of fabric and enough elastic go around your waist.  This is such a … Read More...

Roubidou shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a pair of newborn baby pants out of a t-shirt.  You can repurpose the shirt hem into the hems at the bottoms of the pants leg, making this a quick, easy … Read More...

Do you remember the Viewmaster toy you had when you were a child?  They’re still around, and still popular with the under 10 set!  Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs at Liberate Creativity with a tutorial showing how … Read More...

Sarah from Dolly Donations and Dolls and Daydreams is celebrating the upcoming birth of her baby boy with a giveaway of her newest doll pattern.  One of her readers will win a copy of the pattern to make her My … Read More...

Rachel from Maybe Matilda took a plain cardigan and added ribbon appliqued flowers along the bottom to make a little girl’s pretty spring sweater.  She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it.  This same idea would … Read More...

Elastic threaded through a casing is a quick, easy way to cinch in fabric.  It creates pretty gathers that are also stretchy.  It’s most often used on a waistline, but you can also use it to gather in the hems … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Little Man Shoes for baby boys.  There are so many different looks you could get with this pattern depending on the fabric you use.  Felt, cotton, and denim would all … Read More...

Melony from Mel Designs used a combination of fabric paint, stamping, and applique to turn a plain denim jacket into a unique piece of wearable art.  She took photos along the way and tells how she did it.  Get the … Read More...

Staci from Crafty Stacii shares a tutorial on her blog for a cute way to package up some gifty cash for a graduate.  It’s a fabric money holder shaped like a graduation cap.  Love it!  Get the tute.… Read More...

Amy from Naptime Crafters used ruffle fabric to create this adorable little swimsuit for her daughter.  (Is there anything cuter than rows of ruffles on little girls?)  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  Get the tute.… Read More...

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...