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Jen from iCandy Handmade guest blogs in the Sewing for Me! series at Kojodesigns with a tutorial showing how to make her Hopscotch Skirt. It’s a gathered skirt with a wide waist band and a sash that ties at the… Read more ... 
Sally from Charity Shop Chic turned a thrifted skirt into the gorgeous Grace Kelly-inspired dress you see here. The curved piecing at the bodice is utterly fabulous! Proper fit is critical in a dress like this, and it took a… Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Flannel Bunny Buddies. They’re quick to sew up, and it’s easy to find flannel in the soft pastel Easter colors. Get the tutorial… Read more ... 
Shabby Mom of 2 shows how to personalize a basic baby onesie by adding rows of ruffles across the bum. It’s a quick project, and would make a fantastic baby gift. Or, if you have a little baby of your… Read more ... 
Stef from girl.inspired shows how she made her Shirred Circus Dress. This is such a pretty dress! It’s cut like a peasant dress, but uses shirring instead of an elastic casings. The shirring makes this a quick sew, too. (She… Read more ... 
Terra from Mama Says Sew created a twirly ruffle shirt for her little girl, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The shirt was inspired by a shirt she saw on Pinterest and the cascading ruffles technique… Read more ... 
Fabric designer Josephine Kimberling was delighted when she spied one of her designs on a famous TV personality. Who was it? You’ve got to go her blog to see.
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Kristin Roach from Craft Leftovers shares a free project at Craft showing how to make your own tailor’s ham. A tailor’s ham is useful when pressing out curved seams. The project is an excerpt from her new book Mend It … Read more ... 
Cathy from Year 27+1 has crafted an incredibly charming fabric Easter basket using vintage sheets, and she’s generously sharing her tutorial on how to make one for yourself. This DIY Easter basket is perfect for those who love upcycled … Read more ... 
Sometimes adding a small detail to a store-bought garment is all you need to take it from plain to fabulousness. That’s true in this project that Grace from Finley and Oliver shares in the Sewing for Me! series at Sewing … Read more ... 
Jill from Made It On Monday guest blogs in the Sewing for Me! series at Kojodesignss with a tutorial showing how to make spring top with a pleated neckline. The back of the top gets an exposed zipper. Get … Read more ... 
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Crayon Box Pleated Skirt. The stripes around the bottom are created by piecing together contrasting solid fabrics. She divided the… Read more ... 
Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her little girl’s Nautical Dress. The striped knit is actually an adult t-shirt that she reshaped into the little girl’s dress. She added contrast banding… Read more ... 
I am so digging Wavy Tunic that Jessica from Me Sew Crazy made for her daughter! The simple A-line with a pieced curve down the middle is perfect for an older girl. I’m thinking I may need to make one… Read more ... 
Pascale from // between the lines // shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this stunning bag. It’s made of leather painted with a smattering of gold triangles. The look is high fashion, but it’s a project… Read more ... 
