Sarah from Dolly Donations points us toward a cool tool featured over at Melly & Me.  This simple tool can be purchased at the hobby store for just a few dollars, and makes stuffing a softie an easier task.  What … Read More...

Jennifer from Baby Sack Baby Jack and Foundation shows how to make this child’s apron out of an old pair of denim overalls.  If you reuse one of the buckles, you can make the neck strap adjustable.  And because it’s … Read More...

Lookie what Papgena made!  It’s a playmat for her nephew, inspired bycarmat projects at Obsessively Stitching and Kleio’s Belly, and her own weather calendar.  This car playmat has roads that lead to homes belonging to various family members, as well … Read More...

Last week I showed how to make an A-line skirt for a Groovy Girl.  Now let’s make the strappy top to match.

This little top is a quick sew and can be made out of smallish scraps of fabric.  Dig … Read More...

Elsie Flannigan from A Beautiful Mess shows how to make your very own Funny Bunny plush doll.  Cute,cute!!  I’m lovin’ the big heart on his tummy! Go to the tutorial.

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Prudent Baby shows how to make a round pouf pillow with ruched sides.  Make it from bold colors for a fun accessory for a teen’s room, or from more subdued colors for a more sophisticated look.  Go to the tutorial… Read More...

Small Fry & Co. shows how to make this sweet little spring chicken softie.  One of these would be so cute sitting in an Easter basket!  Go to the tutorial.

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Sarah from Dolly Donations shows how to add a pair of shorts to a soft cloth boy doll.

She’s collecting soft cloth dolls to send to the Abundant Ground orphanage in Haiti.  Her goal is to collect 103 girl dolls … Read More...

Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for these leather baby shoes.  What is it about tiny little baby shoes that makes me weak in the knees?    You can find leather to make these from a repurposed jacket or purse, though … Read More...

Transforming a boy’s polo into a western-style shirt is easier than it sounds.  Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar has the how-to.  She calls it the Wrangle Me shirt, and it’s oh, so cute!!  Go to the tutorial.… Read More...

Click over to Playing With Your Food for a free template for this chocolate Easter Bunny – from felt.  Make some to display with your Easter decorations, or include them as extras in any little Easter gifties you give.  Go … Read More...

Melissa from May and Mae and The Polkadot Chair made this scripture case for her son out of an old pair of recycled denim  jeans.  She shares a tutorial so you can make one, too.  Get the how-to.

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CraftStylish shares a tutorial for making this felt beret that sports a cutout motif on the top.  They also share the template for the cutout.  Go to the tutorial.

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If you’re a parent or caregiver of a young boy, then you’re probably always on the lookout for fun and creative ways to keep them entertained. And what could be more fun than a pair of mittens that make them … Read More...

Louise Cutting gives the how-to at Threads Magazine for binding the edges of a garment with a raw-edge bias tape treatment.  The raw edges of the bias tape lend a softer look to a more structured garment, such as a … Read More...

Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to turn the sleeve of a man’s suit jacket into a stylish clutch.  I love the look of the tweed and the way the buttons end up all in a row at one side!  … Read More...

Larissa from mmmcrafts shares a tutorial on her blog for making this lovely teacup pincushion.  Old teacups are easy enough to find at thrift stores, and when you buy singles they tend to be fairly inexpensive.   Go to the tutorial… Read More...

Sew4Home has a tutorial for making this Cool & Cozy Pet Bed.  One side of the cushion is made from cotton (the cool side), and the other is made from fleece (the cozy).  Go to the tutorial.

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Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows more ways that she extends the life of her daughter’s clothes after she has outgrown them.  This time she focuses on the bottoms, showing several ways of adding length so that they can be … Read More...