monogram-pillow-cover-4Amy from Positively Splendid makes awesome appliques using marine vinyl.   It comes in a wide variety of colors and adds dimension to a project.  She shares some of her tips and tricks for making appliques out of the vinyl, including how she …

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IMG_2310_lrw_thumb2Courtney from Sweeter Than Cupcakes shares a tutorial over at Project Run and Play showing how to make the twisted pleat detail she used in a 4th of July shirt for her nephew.  Made from a striped fabric, it gives …

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DSC_0256Ashley and Emily from Frances Suzanne created an outfit for their baby niece that looks like a romper but is actually two pieces.  Their two-piece “faux romper” is actually a pair of shorts and a matching tank with an elasticized …

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misshavishamgoesonholiday_thumb3Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shows the summer sundress she made using a wedding dress pattern.  And not just any wedding dress pattern. She used the same pattern for the sundress that she used to make her own wedding …

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pillowcasedolldressPillowcase dresses are some of the easiest dresses to make for little girls. It stands to reason that they’re also easy to make for dolls. Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how …

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02-apronArt projects with little ones tend to be messy.  Esther from Wholly Kao and Estie Made shares a free pattern for making a child’s art smock to protect their clothes during an artsy craftsy session.  From her photos, it looks like …

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tiered tray organizer_8690In her Tool Time Tuesday posts, Karen over at Sew Many Ways shows how you can put common hardware or household items to crafty use.  I’m always amazed at the way she re-sees these items.  Today she shows how you …

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High-Low Racerback Tunic2Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a loose fitting racerback tunic.  It cinches in under the bust and she gives it a high-low hem.  Go to The Sewing Rabbit for

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strawberryhatDo you remember way back when, when Strawberry Shortcake wore that big puffy pink hat?  She wears a large straw hat now.  But Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make a child’s dress-up version of Strawberry’s big …

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biassummerdressMelissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how to make her Summer Bias Dress.  And if you wear a women’s size small (32-34″ bust), she’s got a free pattern for you.  I think I could wear this dress all summer long!  …

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SOTL_2013_headerCaila from Caila Made shows how to use color blocking to create stylish shorts for little boys.  Her tutorial includes the how-to for adding the color blocked elements to a favorite shorts pattern, as well as suggestions for the types …

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toncek13Lidija from BluDor Magazine shows how she repaired her child’s favorite doll.  The doll’s soft body was beginning to show wear (okay, a lot of wear) so she constructed a new fabric body for him. The new body is made of …

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Colorblock-Shift-Dress-DIY-FeatureFarrah from Mingo and Grace shares a free pattern at The Sewing Rabbit for making this mod color block shift dress for a toddler.  A Mod Tod!  (I’m witty in the morning, aren’t I?)  The sleeveless dress is cute summertime wear, …

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oz-inspired-t-shirtMelissa Mortenson from Polka Dot chair shows how to make this lace covered tee.  The look is inspired by the character China Doll in the movie Oz The Great and Powerful.  She starts with a store bought t-shirt, so you won’t …

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Giant Pencil Shaped Pencil Case tutorialWhat is it about purses made in the shape of other objects?  I can’t get enough of them!  Like this pencil case that Jill from Creating My Way To Success made.  It’s a pencil pouch shaped like a giant pencil.  She shares …

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