Free pattern: Slobber Monkey Baby Bib
Heather Bailey shares a free pattern for her Slobber Monkey Baby Bib. Go to her blog for the free pattern and tutorial.
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Looking for more Bib patterns to sew? Check out these Bib Sewing patterns… Read more ... Idea file: 64 flower pincushions for $1
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows what she used to make a quick – and dirt cheap – pincushion. In fact, she figured that she could get 64 of them out of one $1 purchase. Intrigued? Go to Sew Many … Read more ... Tutorial: Ruffle pants for an 18″ doll
Becky from U Create shows how to use make a pair of ruffle pants for an 18″ doll. They’re made from ruffled fabric, so you won’t be gathering and sewing row after row of ruffles. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ... Tutorial: Farm Girl Apron from recycled jeans
Carissa from Creative Green Living shows how you can turn an old pair of jeans into a sturdy (and cute) apron. Her Farm Girl Apron uses parts and pieces of a pair of jeans, plus some pretty fabric for a… Read more ... Tutorial: Custom printed pocket squares for wedding attire
Spoonflower team members Abbey and Sharon share a cool idea on the Spoonflower blog for using custom printed fabric for a wedding. Specifically, they show how to make custom pocket squares for the groom and groomsmen. They show the project… Read more ... Sewing Pattern: Cuffs for shorts or pants
Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial over at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how to modify a pants or shorts pattern to add cuffs to the hem. Go to her tutorial. [photo from The Sewing Rabbit on Craftaholics Anonymous] Looking… Read more ... Sewing Tutorial: Upcycle old t-shirts into fabric trays
Jenelle from TrashN2Tees shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects showing how you can turn your old t-shirts (and other garments) into fabric trays. Fusible fleece between the layers gives it body. Get the tute.
[photo from TrashN2Tees… Read more ... Idea file: Vinyl scraps turned into lacing cards
Delia from Delia Creates made lacing cards for her kiddoes out of scraps of vinyl. They can be laced again and again and again. And when they get dirty, they wipe clean. Brilliant! And for her oldest child, she cut… Read more ... Tutorial: Make a fancy coat hanger with a fabric cover
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar turned a humble coat hanger into something that looks pretty hanging in your closet. She created a simple fabric cover for it, and she shares a tutorial showing how. You can make one out… Read more ... Sewing Pattern: Cabana Shorts for girls
Tutorial: Corner tab zippered pouch
Meream from Bored & Crafty shares a tutorial for making a zippered pouch with contrast tabs in the corners. Go to her tute.
[photo from Bored & Crafty]… Read more ... Free pattern: Little kid superhero cape
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a free pattern for making a little kid superhero dress-up cape. Think of all the amazing feats little ones can accomplish in their play capes! The pattern comes in two sizes: 18 months –… Read more ... Tutorial: Scrap ribbon Christmas gift card holders
Heather from The Sewing Loftshows what you can do with all your left over bits of ribbon. Use a reverse applique technique to create these cute gift card holders! Go to her blog for the tute.
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