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May
15
Katie from Punk Projects shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a starfish softie. He has such a happy face – it’s making me wish that summer was already here! Go to her pattern and tutorial.
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May
14
Prudent Baby shows how you can make a fitted crib sheet. They’ve published similar tutorials for crib sheets in the past, but this one shows how you can make quick work of it by using your serger. Go to the serger …
May
14
Sewing clothes from striped fabrics can be tricky. If the pieces aren’t placed straight on the fabric, you’ll end up with crooked stripes. If the stripes on the front and back pieces don’t match, it can look messy at the …
May
14
Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a free pattern on their blog for making a little girl’s racerback dress. It’s a simple A-line in the front. In the back, the dress is gathered on to the racerback. It’s a cute detail that …
May
14
Steph from 3 Hours Past shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to finish off the edges of knit fabric with a simple binding. Get the how-to.
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May
14
Kristina from Kristina J. shows how to embellish a pair of plain t-strap sandals with pom poms. They’re made from seam binding, which is a lightweight trim with a subtle shine. I’m LOVING the soft colors and the ombre effect! …
May
14
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she added a pop of the neon trend to a boxy top, turning it into a cardigan in the process. Cute! Get the how-to.
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May
14
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at Nap Time Crafters with a free pattern for making a baby romper out of an adult’s t-shirt. They’re quick to sew up, with easy ribbon tie straps. The washed and worn knit …
May
14
Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a fun project in Green Child magazine for using a child’s outgrown t-shirts. She cuts them into strips and turns them into fabric flowers. I think this would also be a neat way to use …
May
13
Jeans. There doesn’t seem to be a happy middle ground between the 1-inch show your crack super low rise jeans, and the high waisted much mocked “mom jeans”. J from Jillian’s Refashions came up with a solution. She took a …
May
13
Kristy from Swamp Hollow Designs shows how to make her Summer Love Shirred Peasant Top. She shows how you can draft your own pattern using a t-shirt that fits as a sizing guide, so you can make this in just …
May
13
Anorina from Samelia’s Mum shows how to make a tooth fairy pilow that can be hung on a door or bed knob. Made from a square of fabric in a fun novelty print, the design works equally well for boys …
May
13
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest added this awesome dinosaur design to a t-shirt for her young son, and she shares a template so you can make one, too. Get the template.
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May
13
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cool cuff out of nylon webbing and scrap leather, embellished with leather stamps and contrast stitching. Go to her tutorial.…
May
12
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make a new cover for a car seat. Whether you just want to give a bit more personality to the cover, or your hiding a stained or worn out cover, a new cover …