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Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking created this fabulous ruffled dress for her niece to be a flower girl in her wedding. While the rows of ruffles look like they’d be really labor intensive, it’s actually a fairly… Read more ... 
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made a cute throw pillow you’re sure to L-O-V-E. That’s because the word “love” is appliqued across the front. And it’s inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. The… Read more ... 
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made this funky stripe throw pillow, inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. It’s actually the reverse side of her bohemian pillow, so she’s getting two looks from one… Read more ... 
Christina from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Beachcomber Bag. You can take the drawstring bag with you on trips to the beach or pool, or on other summer adventures. Fabric-covered elastic loops around… Read more ... 
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made her beautiful Bohemian throw pillow with floral applique, inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. She was able to find all the fabric and applique motifs she needed… Read more ... 
Jess from Craftiness is Not Optional shows how you can turn some of your favorite fabric prints into an favorite toy for your child. She uses Mod Podge to glue the fabrics to the sides of wooden blocks, making a… Read more ... 
Kirsten from Embellish Printables shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a child’s superhero shirt with removable cape. The front is stenciled with a superhero logo. The cape attached to the back is made removable with Velcro. … Read more ... 
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog, Adventures in Dressmaking, showing how to recreate the look of the popular Orimono pillow design from Anthropologie. The beautiful flower design can be made from the bits of fabric in… Read more ... 
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shares a tutorial on Grosgrain for making a skirt with a paperbag waist. The high waist is pleated and ties in the front with a belt. Love it! Get the tutorial.
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Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Summer Lovin tee for little girls. I love the swoop shoulder yokes! The buttoned yokes take the shirt up a notch without being too dressy. I know it’s intended… Read more ... 
Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make this chic tote for all of your spring and summer adventures. It’s made from canvas and has pretty braided handles. Find out how to make one.
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Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a pillowcase dress with a pleated ruffle around the bottom, and a sash to tie around the waist.
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Kalleen from At Second Street shares a tutorial for making her Practically-Perfect-To-Me apron. The neck strap is easily adjustable with d-ring hardware, and the skirt is edged in a feminine ruffle. So pretty! It’s offered as part of the Tie… Read more ... 
Jodi from Paintchips & Cupcakes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a child’s princess or knight costume. These are sooo cute, and think of the adventures they’d have as a knight or princess! She made hers… Read more ... 
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows the coat that she made, inspired by the classic children’s book Harold and the Purple Crayon. In the book, the young Harold uses a purple crayon to draw an imaginative world… Read more ... 
