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Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land shares a free pattern and tutorial for these super cute Button Up Bloomers for toddler girls. It’s her response to the What Would You Make challenge at Lil Blue Boo. The little gathered… Read more ... 
Cecilia from So Tei-Tei shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this sweet bunny baby blankie. The small blanket with a bunny softie attached is soft, easy for baby to hold, and made for cuddling! Get the … Read more ... 
Patty Young from ModKid announces the newest addition to her line of sewing patterns – the Penelope Plus. It’s a plus-sized version of the previously released Penelope dress, but in sizes 1X (16-18), 2X (20-22) and 3X (24-26). The… Read more ... 
Erin from lemontree creations guest blogs in the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how to make this gorgeous ruffled throw pillow. Get the tutorial.
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Mary Ellen from Mary’s Meanderings made this ruffled fabric and lace tote out of a plain canvas tote bag. You know, the ones printed with a company logo? The ones you got for free and probably have half a dozen… Read more ... 
Erica from B is for Boy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her super cute Little Gentleman’s Faux Vest Onesie. The vest is appliqued on to the front of the onesie so your little guy can… Read more ... 
Magdalena from The Craft Revival created this awesome throw pillow out of a thrifted tea towel, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to.
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Alli from One Pearl Button shows how she created this simple sleeveless blouse out of a thrifted button-down shirt. The shirt she used was made of silk, but this would work with a shirt made from any lightweight fabric. Get … Read more ... 
Becky from SewSaneJane shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a patchwork wine bottle cozy. This would be so pretty to set out at your next party, or perhaps to pair with a bottle of wine… Read more ... 
Jess from Peanut To Princess shows how to make a boutique-style embellished tank for little girls. You start with a store-bought tank, so all you have to do is add the fabric, ruffles, and buttons. Sooo girly!! Get the tutorial… Read more ... 
Susan from Crafterhours guest blogs in the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make an embroidered sundress, similar to one she found Gap. She used the fancy stitches on her… Read more ... 
Prudent Baby shows how to make pleated drapes. The pleating looks difficult, but it’s made easy with the help of pleat tape and special pleater hooks. Get the tutorial.
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Felt is a great choice for small sewing projects. The edges don’t fray so you can just cut out the shapes and stitch them together. On the other hand, it can be a little tricky to get an accurate cut… Read more ... 
Twig and Toadstool shows how to make a simple no-sew tutu. Long strips of tulle are looped around a piece of elastic to make a full tutu skirt. She added long strips of ribbon for a little extra bit of… Read more ... 
