Sheri from Childmade shows how to make this I-Spy Activity Placemat.  One side is pieced with various novelty fabrics for an I-Spy game, while the other side has printed with different kinds of game boards (Hangman, Tic-Tac-Toe, etc.).  Both sides … Read More...

Head over to Cook Clean Craft for a tutorial showing how to make a felt version of an ear of corn.  The “kernels” were created with a bit of simple weaving.  Brilliant!!  Get the how-to.

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Lookie what Dana from MADE just made!  It’s a swim cover-up made from a shirred beach towel.  BRILLIANT!!  The towel fabric absorbs water, and the bright colors are perfect for summer.  Read more about her project at MADE.

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The Sewing Dork at Redemption shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s tie-back halter top, sans printed pattern.  The fabric straps criss-cross and tie in a bow at the back.  What a lovely look for … Read More...

Jill from Homemade by Jill guest blogs over at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make these sweet little sock bunny softie rattles.  Stripes or other fun designs on the socks make them colorful toys for little baby hands.  … Read More...

Deanna from Just Deanna shows how to make a sleeping back for an 18″ doll.  Velcro closures make it easy to put dolly to bed and to take her back out.  Perfect for dolly sleepovers!  (Can you guess what we … Read More...

Gina Sekelsky from lettergirl and Rich Inner Life shows her most recently completed sewing project – a handstitched cardigan covered with a favorite quote from Maya Angelou.  The simple lines of the cardigan are the perfect background for the words … Read More...

Southern Princess from This is Me… made this cute beach chair cover out of an inexpensive towel and some terry cloth.  The sleeve that fits over the back of the chair will keep the towel from blowing away, and the … Read More...

A humble pair of jeans go high-style with this Jean Repair tutorial by Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution.  She shows how to transform a pair of well-worn jeans into a pair of cropped denim joggers.  I don’t know … Read More...

user Brenda D. shows how to make these cute little fabric strawberries.  She uses her for keychains, but you could also use them as small pincushions or as play food for a toy kitchen.  Go to the tutorial.

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Amanda Bergamin shares a tutorial over at QFD Creative for making this Dragonflies & Daisies Sewing Box.  This pretty fabric box opens up and folds out to reveal a pincushion and places to keep your needles, scissors, and other small … Read More...

Anna from Noodlehead guest blogs over at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial for making a diaper pouch.  This handy little pouch has just enough room for a couple of diapers and a pack of wipes.  Get the how-to.

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Sew4Home has a project for all you coffee  connoiseurs out there.  They show how to turn a placemat into a French press cozy.  Get the how-to.

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Threads Magazine Senior Technical Editor, Judith Neukam continues the Teach Yourself to Sew video tutorial series with a short video showing how to mark and sew a hem.  She shows how to do three different hem stitches: the catch stitch, … Read More...

Maggie from Maggie Muggins Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make this fun roll-up chalk mat.  It even includes little pockets next to the drawing area for storing chalk and a small eraser.  How cool!  Get the how-to.… Read More...

Lookie what Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar put together for her nephew!  She used bleach and simple embroidery to recreate the look of her her nephew’s favorite clothing brand in a plain tee and damaged hoodie.  I … Read More...