sundressOver at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom, Jamie shows you how to make this cute ruffled sundress.  This style works for any age, toddler through adult. You can make it from any lightweight fabric, though I think her choice of …

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quiltleatherJustine from Sew Country Chick shows how to create a quilted effect on leather or vinyl.  The quilting adds dimension – and a rock and roll edge – to a sewing project.  Try adding this detail to the next bag (or jacket, …

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ladder-stitch-collage1-853x1024Have you ever wondered how people close up softies and pillows without their stitches showing?  The secret is the ladder stitch.  Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how to make this stitch.  Go to her tute.

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Rainbow Dress TitleOooh, I am loving this rainbow dress that Jenn from A Jennuine Life made!!  She made it as a speical birthday dress for her daughter.  She guest blogs at Mama Says Sew with a tutorial showing how to make one, including …

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Planb_annaevers_cutoutsuit_1Anna from Plan B shows two ways you can transform a plain one-piece bathing suit. In one style (shown here) she turns the one piece into a two-piece bathing suit connected at the middle with a metal ring.  In the …

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SMS3-collage-500-pxWendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World brings together a group of talented softie designers in her Six Months of Softies pattern club.  Subscribers get a new softie pattern each month.  The pattern for this month is Barn Owl Girl, by …

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petalcutawayAnne Hollabaugh from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love to Create showing how to tie-dye a plain t-shirt and give it a petal cut away neck.  Go to her tute.

[photo from Anne Hollabaugh on I Love to Create]…

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Collages6Elvira from Chez Vies shows how to make an infinity scarf with a twist.  I mean that literally.  She puts a twist in the scarf as she sews it up.  That one extra step creates a beautiful drape when the …

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petitepouch-main-imfeelincraftyLouise Wackerman from at I’m Feelin’ Crafty shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew showing how to make her La Petite Pouch.  It’s a long, thin pouch with a flap over the top.  I’m loving the colorful snaps she …

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RedLocker3Frances Suzanne blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how to make this little girl’s skirt with a dimensional flower applique.  The design was inspired by a skirt by Mini Boden.  She includes the …

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cord keeper 2Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shows how to use up your fabric scraps and make something pretty useful at the same time.  The small pieces of fabric can become handy cord keepers.  The small fabric sleeves …

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004-monster-masks-pin-titleMarigold from Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! shares a tutorial over at Spoonful showing how to make felt monster sleep masks.  The funny, friendly monster faces are sure to keep the nightmares away.  Go to her tutorial.

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untitledStephanie from Henry Happened made this groovy bag out of a woven placemat.  The fringe at the sides of the placemat ends up on just the one side of the bag – a cool asymmetrical detail.  She shares a tutorial …

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makeupbrushpouchblog2Kati from From the Blue Chair shares a tutorial over at the Pellon blog showing how to make a make-up brush pouch.  The small square pouch unbuttons and unfolds to reveal a long clear pocket divided with stitch lines to …

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bigbuckettoteblogJennifer Mathis of Ellison Lane Quilts shares a downloadable tutorial at the Pellon blog showing how to make an oversized bucket tote.  Go there to download the project sheet.

[photo from Jennifer Mathis on Pellon blog]…

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