CraftStylish shows how to turn a pullover sweater into a sweater vest by removing the sleeves and adding some embellishment.  Get the tutorial.

[tags]sewing, tutorial, refashion, sweater, vest, pullover[/tags]

Instead of toting your yoga mat around in a  bag, try making one of these straps to carry it around.  Craftzine shows you how.  Get the tutorial.

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Sew-Mad has an Easter treat for you.  It’s a free PDF pattern to make this Happy Easter Egg Box… or Bowl.  The blog post is written in German, but down at the bottom there is a link to an older … Read More...

The baseball stitch is a handy way to close up the stuffing hole of a softie.  Joanna from Stardust Shoes shows you how.  Get the tutorial.

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Amy of Badskirt posts a PDF pattern & tutorial for this spring chicken softie at Sew, Mama, Sew.  Go to the pattern & tutorial.

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Dorinda of Flower Girl Designs offers this free pattern for a cupcake shaped hot pad.  So sweet!  Get the pattern.  While you’re there, check out all of the free patterns in the cupcake party section.

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My friend Denise clued me into the Clover yo-yo makers, and since them I’ve been obsessed with making these little gathered fabric circles.  The only problem is coming up with enough stuff to make from them!  This little Easter chick … Read More...

CraftBlog shows how to make this Very Hungry Caterpillar softie.  Very cute!  Get the tutorial.

Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and these Softie Sewing books on Amazon.… Read More...

JuxtaPoser shows how to repurpose a stuffed animal into a cat toy. She rips it open, inserts a bag of  catnip, and closes it back up to create a toy that cats will love.  Get the how-to.

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Elinor Peace Bailey created a pattern for this Perfectly Extravagent Pincushion  to accompany her new fabric line, Dance With The Fairies.  Get the free pattern.

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Sew, Mama, Sew shares a tutorial for making these fabric eggs.  The secret pocket on the sides allow you to hide a little treasure inside.  Get the tutorial.

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Heather Bailey posts a review on her blog of a new tool offered in her store.  It’s the Stuffing Fork, created by Barbara Willis.  This little gadget is made to help you push the stuffing into pincushions, softies, or … Read More...

I squealed out loud when I first saw this little rabbit softie by Mairuru.  He’s just so stinkin’ CUTE!!!!  Mairuru shares a tutorial to make this little rabbit or a similarly styled kitty.  Get the how-to.

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Karline posts on Urban Threads with a tutorial for this punk rock petticoat.   Get the tutorial.

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Is there a little princess in your life?  Then she needs a crown.  Koala Brains shares a tutorial for making a crown from craft felt.  Get the tute.

Feathered Owl Halloween Costume Free Sewing Pattern

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Chica and Jo show how to make this little drawstring bag shaped like an easter egg.  They used felt, though you could adapt the pattern for cottons as well.  Get the how-to.

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Cheep, cheep, peep, peep!! Skip to My Lou shares a tutorial for making this little felt chickadee.   Get the how-to.

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The mushroom pincushion is a charming and practical sewing accessory where a spool serves as the base, providing a stable foundation. This creative project involves covering the spool with fabric and crafting a mushroom cap that sits atop it. Posh … Read More...

Mama King from 4 Crazy Kings made this poncho for her daughter from two beach towels.  She’s using it as a cover-up for her daughter after swimming lessons.  Read more about this cool towel poncho at 4 Crazy Kings.… Read More...

CraftStylish shows how to make these eco-friendly flower corsages from bamboo knit and broken costume jewelry.  Get the tute.

[tags]sewing, tutorial, flower, corsage, eco-friendly[/tags]