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Tutorial: Yarn tied baby blanket

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Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make a simple yarn tied baby blanket.  It’s made from two layers of quilting weight cotton, with batting sandwiched between.  You’ll have fun picking just the right fabric print combo for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Daddy Diaper Clutch

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Years ago dads may have escaped from diaper duty, but modern dads are expected to change their fair share of dirty diapers.  Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make a diaper clutch that dads won’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Retro Diner Bucket Bag

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Sew4Home shares a tutorial for their Retro Diner Bucket Bag.  It’s a sleek structured tote with a cool chevron accent. They used sparkle vinyl just like you’d find covering the seat cushions of a retro diner.  On the inside it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll-up Minky baby blanket

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Carisa Smith shares a tutorial at Andrea’s Notebook showing how you can make this Roll-Up and Go Minky Baby Blanket.  Soft and snuggly, it’s a great baby shower gift! Or, give one to a small child as a special naptime… Read more ...

Free pattern: Classic baby dress

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Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern to make this classic baby dress.  It has a lined sleeveless bodice and a gathered skirt.  You can make this pretty in any style of fabric print –… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15-minute binkie clip

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A binkie (or pacifier) clip make is a great gift for a new parent.  One end attaches to a pacifier, and the other to baby’s shirt to keep a dropped pacifier from getting germy on the ground or – worse… Read more ...

How to sew a Easy Wipe Baby Bib

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Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for a baby bib made for mealtime.  It’s a longer bib than most, to give extra coverage for drips and spills.   The front and back are both made… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern Baby drool bib

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Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern to make a drool bib for baby.  It’s layered up to make it absorbent and waterproof and also quite pretty.  The top layer is a quilting cotton. Choose… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy baby blanket 2 ways

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Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns shows two ways you can make a baby blanket.  Her first method makes a lightweight blanket from a single layer of quilting cotton, perfect for the warmer months.  Her second method makes a cozier option,… Read more ...