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Millie from Needles and Haystacks shows that you can make four pairs of kids’ undies out of just half a meter of knit fabric. Her post is over at Kitschy Coo. The post is part of her Make It… Read more ... 
I am always losing the lenscap for my camera! I stash it in my pants pocket when possible, but when I’m wearing something without pockets who knows where it will end up. Maybe I need to make myself a little… Read more ... 
Cheryl from Sew Can Do and The Green Hedgehog made this little softie doll that’s easy for small hands to grab a hold of. This would make a sweet present for a baby or young child! Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Check out this gorgeous jacket over at Vintage Threads! She added the lace cutout panel as a fix for holes worn in a favorite Levi’s jacket. This is SO gorgeous! See more photos of the finished shoulder panel, and… Read more ... 
A lot of my posts point out that if a child’s dress or shirt pattern is not the size, you can usually create your own using a shirt that fits as a size guide. Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows… Read more ... 
Check out this lace sheath dress that Artsy/Craftsy made! She pieced the fabric to make the dress out of inexpensive lace trim – 20-30 yards in all – and then dyed it that fabulous pinkish red. Read more about her … Read more ... 
Shannon from luvinthemommyhood joins Made By Rae‘s Sewing With Knits series with a free pattern tutorial showing how to make her Twisted Slouch Hat from knit fabric. Check out the cool faux cable stitched down either side! Get the … Read more ... 
Lookie what Autie from iCandy Handmade did with some giant ric rac and a store-bought tiered skirt! I’m sure the plain tiered skirt was cute enough, but add that gian sparkly ric rac and it’s pure fabulousness! Read more at … Read more ... 
Lookie at the pants that The Sewing Dork made for her daughter! They were inspired by a pair she found at Naartjie Kids. The legs are constructed like a tiered skirt. She made hers from a solid jersey knit, but… Read more ... 
Rachael from Imagine Gnats guest blogs at Sew Sweetness with a tutorial showing show to turn a couple of old sweaters into a super cute owl hat. Get the tute.
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Check out this Bohemian lampshade cover that Laura from About Goodness made! It’s a gorgeous mix of fabric and lace and knitted panels. After you’re done drooling over the photos of her project, she gives some tips and tricks if… Read more ... 
When I saw the Freshly Picked Baby Hats over at Delia Creates, I let out a squeal of delight. How could I not? They’re just so CUTE. There are three versions – an apple, a strawberry, and a pineapple. Even… Read more ... 
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar guest blogs in the Nesting series at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make a nursing strap. What is a nursing strap? Why, it’s a handy little fabric strap wit… 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 ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fleece hat with markings to make it look like a football. This is such an cool way to make a boy’s hat! … Read more ... 
