skirtSuz from SewPony shows how you can stitch your larger fabric scraps together to make a little girl’s gathered skirt.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

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laptopsleeveKatie from Punk Projects makes no secret of her love of Star Trek.  So when she made a laptop sleeve, it was fitting that she made it look like it was made from a Star Trek officer’s uniform. LOVE!!!  Go to

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fauxtieandpocketflapAn from StraightGrain shows how she made the faux tie and pockets on this vintage-inspired dress she made for her young daughter.  Her tutorial is part of the Vintage May series co-hosted by via Skirt As Top and Craftiness Is

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shorelineJen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make the ombre bodice on the Shoreline Dress she made for Project Run & Play challenge a while back.  Layers of tulle stitched to a white bodice create a gradient.  The effect is …

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IMG_1689_copyAnna from Plan B updated an old ball cap with a panel of square metal studs.  Rather than setting the studs directly into the cap, she created a studded panel that she glued to the cap.  She did it this way …

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leather tote 0Ama from Ohoh Blog shows how she made this faux leather tote.  It’s a simple square tote bag with a boxed bottom, big enough to hold magazines and large books.  Grommets and cord cinch the sides together at the top.  …

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Mannequin-Door-Stop-Collage-TSL1Heather from The Sewing Loft guest blogs at The Shabby Creek Cottage with a free pattern and tutorial for making a mannequin door stop.  Inserting rocks or pebbles when stuffing it will give it weight to keep a door open.  When …

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8741681018_a3d74ecb08_zI’ve seen plenty of tutorials showing how to make a pair of little kid leggings out of the sleeves of adult long-sleeved shirt.  Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can make a pair of leggings for an adult or older …

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laceteeHanna from Pearls & Scissors shows how she made this gorgeous t-shirt with a lace insert across the top.  The neck and sleeves are finished with bands of knit, so there’s no fussing with hemming the edge of the lace.  Go

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burp clothsAmy from Nap Time Crafters and Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shows how to make her go-to baby gift – a set of contoured burp cloths.  The curved shape fits perfectly over the shoulder.  Each one is made from two layers of …

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Simple Swim Suit Cover Up TutorialLiz from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs at Mama Says Sew with a tutorial showing how to make a simple swimsuit cover-up for a child.  She made it from a half-yard of terry cloth, but you could also use a …

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1384-Pillow-2aIt’s hard to see in the photo I have here, but these pillows are pretty big.  They measure 28″ square.  They’re also made from a soft but sturdy sweatshirt material .  Sew4Home shows how to make them, and suggests them as …

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mustache-dress2Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows the dress she made for her daughter out of a cute mustache print fabric.  Not surprisingly, she calls it the Mustache Dress.  It’s a peasant style dress with rows of ruffles across the front.  Her …

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fish-coffee-sleeve-crafty-staci-1_thumbThis fabric fish is actually a coffee sleeve.  His long body wraps around a cup of take-out coffee to protect your hands from the hot contents.  And see that little button eye?  That’s the closure.  Staci from Crafty Staci shows …

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boyfriendpillowMaya in the Moment shares a video tutorial at I Love To Create showing how to make a boyfriend pillow.  In case you’re like me and haven’t heard of such a thing before, it’s a pillow with a half torso …

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