Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution: Dozens of Ways to Turn Denim Cast-Offs into Fashion Must-Haves, has just launched her new blog, Jean Repair.  Jean Repair will explore the many ways to mend and manipulate this fabric, using the … Read More...

Diane Gilleland shares a tutorial over at CraftZine for making this garden tool caddy.  Made from oilcloth, it’s easily hosed off when it gets dirty.  Go to the tutorial.

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You can find a free pattern and instructions for making these birdie and fish fleece pillows over at Better Homes & Gardens.  Go to the pattern and instructions.

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Prudent Baby shows how to make this swim cover-up for little girls.  The outside is designer cotton for some “pop”, and the inside is terry cloth (from a towel) for absorbancy.  Go to the tutorial.

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Rebecca from Happy Baby Designs and This Present Life shows how to make a playmat for all those toy cars your child has collected.  Pockets on one side serve as garages during playtime and storage when the mat is rolled … Read More...

Dorothy from Come What May, and Loving It shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these baby booties with nonskid bottoms.  Elastic around the ankles keep them snug and secure around baby’s foot.  These would be soo cute out … Read More...

You can find a free pattern for the Love in the Afternoon dress over at CraftStylish.  It’s offered as an excerpt from the book Twinkle Sews by Wenlan Chia.  Go to the free pattern.

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Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making this Cuddly Cat softie.  You can give the kitty different personalities just by changing the fabrics.  Sweet floral prints for a shabby chic kitty, or bright fun fabrics for a funkier kitty.  Make … Read More...

Find out how to make the Mad Quilter’s Tiny Wallet over at Mad Quilter blog.  These small fabric wallets make great gifts, particularly for those of the young adolescent boy persuasion who are really hard to buy for (and even … Read More...

andi from Embroideroo shows how to make a pincushion shaped like a strawberry.  The white polka dots on the red fabric that she used in her example look like the seeds on the outside of a real strawberry.  Go to … Read More...

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar used popsicle sticks to achieve the perfect pleats on the pockets she added to this refashioned cardigan.  The small wood sticks give a sharp edge to iron against.  Brilliant!!  Go to the … Read More...

The squirming, tumbling, full-0n discovering antics of active babies and toddlers mean that shirts rarely stay tucked in for any amount of time.  Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how to combine a baby boy’s button-down shirt … Read More...

CraftStylish shares a tutorial showing how to make a pretty patchwork laptop case.   Go to the tutorial.

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Camille from Mother Lode shares a tutorial for making simple quilted coasters.  Two 5″ squares will yield one coaster – perfect for reducing the size of your scrap bin!  Get the how-to.

Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution, shares a collection of hints for mending denim.  Whether it’s a pair of jeans or a favorite skirt, these tips will help you work with the unique features of this fabric to extend the … Read More...

Cubic Dreams made this summer dress out of a man’s dress shirt, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  The loose fit is perfect for muggy summertime days!  Go to the tutorial.

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Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this Funny Bunny softie.  Their combination of chenille and quilting cotton is perfection!  Get the free pattern.

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Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar sure can rock the little boys’ tees!  This time she uses a bleach pen and handstitching to create a Quiksilver-inspired tee.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  Get the … Read More...

Holly from Beeper Bebe shares a free pattern on her blog, Chez Beeper Bebe, for making this Mooshy Belly Bunny from recycled knit fabric.  The soft knit is a perfect pairing for this sweet little softie!  Go to the free … Read More...

Twill, basketweave, jacquard – do you know the difference between these different fabric weaves?  Sew4Home does, and they give us the lowdown.  Go to the article.

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