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Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a pleated yoke for a little girl’s dress. This is such a pretty and timeless detail! Get the how-to.
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Penny from sewtakeahike shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to recreate a photograph on to fabric using scrappy applique. This would be SO cute on a bag, a pillow, or even on a framed canvas! Get the tute… Read more ... 
Pascale from // between the lines // shows the large tote bag she created from an old pair of jeans. She added leather hands (attached with rivets) and lined the interior of the roomy bag. There’s not a step-by-step tutorial,… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a set of His & Hers Pajama Shorts, using an existing pair of pants or shorts as a size guide. Both versions have a contrast drawstring band. The men’s shorts have a small pocket on… Read more ... 
Sharon from Sharon Sews shows how to make a bound buttonhole. It takes a few more steps than making a simple machine-stitched buttonhole, but the look is so much more polished. If you think it’s too complicated, take a look… Read more ... 
Terra from Mama Says So shows how she created this fabulous scalloped pencil skirt. Love!! Get the tute.
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Brandi from Crafty Girl Squared shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use a vintage pillowcase to make a pair of pajama pants for a toddler. The fabric in a vintage pillowcase is typically very soft. And if… Read more ... 
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a lightweight shirred scarf. Using elastic thread makes quick and easy work of the gathers that run the length of the scarf. I’m loving it in the sheer fabrics that she… Read more ... 
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make a snuggling blanket. You know, the large fleece blankets with sleeves? They’re really not so expensive to buy, but making one yourself means you have a greater choice of colors and… Read more ... 
Older sewing machines are fairly easy to find at thrift stores and yard sales. They’re usually inexpensive, but they may need some TLC. Sew Delish shows how to clean an older sewing machine to get them running at their best… Read more ... 
Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how to make a dolman top. The drapey, slouchy shirt is super stylish. It turns out that it’s pretty easy to make as well. I have a mountain of chores in front of me today,… Read more ... 
Melissa from Needle & Nest shares a tutorial at Prudent Baby showing how to make a pair of toddler’s harem pants out of… wait for it… sleeves from an adult’s button down shirt. What a clever idea!! The shape of… Read more ... 
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make her Scrap Buster Pajama Bottoms for little kids. The contrast panel across the top is super cute, but it also allows her to cut the bottoms of the legs out of… Read more ... 
Jill from Ruffles n Such and Made It On Monday shows how to make a stretch knit skirt with big bold stripes running across it. The stripes are pieced from two different colors of knit fabric. I’m loving the black… Read more ... 
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is giving away a stack of seven fat quarters from Monaluna’s Circa 1952 line. The fabrics are offered by Moona Fabrics They’re 100% organic cotton and are printed with low impact dyes. The retro-themed woodland prints will… Read more ... 
