Dress - finished copy Curly Pops shows how she refashioned a basic maxi tank dress.  She shortens it and gives it a vintage-inspired look with a contrasting Peter Pan collar, belt, and pockets.  Go to her blog to see how to do it.…

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Button4aIf you have an embroidery machine, Eileen’s Machine Embroidery suggests using it to make buttonholes on your garment.  She cites the better control over length and placement as the number one reason to do this.  There’s also the fact that …

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polodressSusan from Second Chances by Susan lucked out when she found a men’s size 4x polo shirt at a thrift store.  She was able to turn it into this awesome striped dress.  Check out the way she plays with stripes …

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edit-010Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a baby romper with elastic thread shirring/smocking at the top.  The stretchy top and tie straps give flexibility in fit.  She gives measurements to make one in a size 12-18 months, but you …

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a2Dana from MADE joings the Vintage May blog series (hosted by Craftiness is Optional and Skirt as Top) with a tutorial showing how to make baby bibs out of quilted fabric placemats.  The large size and the quilted layers …

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shirtmaxidressMelissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dot Chair shows how to make a maxi dress.  My tween-age daughter would love this!!  And it looks to be a quick & easy sew, too.  The bodice and sleeves are a basic …

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Giraffe Coat2Cheryl from The Green Hedgehog and Sew Can Do shows how she created this giraffe hoodie for her son.  It’s a basic hoodie pattern (Simplicity 5632) made out of a giraffe print fleece, and with ears and a tail added …

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fvpMeream from Bored & Crafty made these awesome guitar plushies for a bitty baby rock star.  This is such a cool project!  She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making them.  Go to her blog for the pattern and

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jeansrugDon’t throw away a pair of old jeans.  Instead, cut them apart and sew them back together as a new rug.  Zhenya from Being Zhenya shares a tutorial.  Go to her blog to see how to do it.

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tutudressApril from Wildflowers and Whimsy shows how to make this dreamy romantic tutu dress for a girl.   She gives cutting dimensions to make one for a size 18 months through a girls size 10.   It can be worn belted (as shown …

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Vintage May BonnetDelia from Delia Creates blogs in the Vintage May series (hosted by  by Craftiness Is Not Optional and Skirt As Top) with a free pattern for making a vintage inspired brimmed bonnet.  The pattern fits a little girl 12-18 months, …

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1380-Device_Pouch-1Sew4Home shows how you can make this tablet or device holder.  It’s made like a satchel, with a short handle on the top and a buckle across the front.  It would make an awesome Father’s Day gift, or maybe a …

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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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