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Cat costumes are pretty easy to make – even last minute – but you need a good set of cat ears to get the complete look. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial showing how you… Read more ... 
This little baby sea turtle costume is the cutest!! Cathi from Scratch and Stitch made it, and she’s got a tutorial showing how! She starts with a green footed pajama (smart!) and then creates the sea turtle’s shell and arms… Read more ... 
Use your fabric scraps to make this cute bat applique Halloween t-shirt! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial and free applique pattern. You can use your scraps to build the bat designs! Use them to embellish a t-shirt you… Read more ... 
If you want to sew for boys, you can’t beat a basic t-shirt. It’s easy to sew and a great style for boys to wear. Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free sewing pattern. Her free t-shirt pattern includes… Read more ... 
This spider skirt is perfect to wear to Halloween parties and activities! It’s fun for Halloween without the fuss of dressing up in a full costume! Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can make one. It’s easy, made from… Read more ... 
Know what makes the perfect dress even better?? POCKETS. If you sew your own clothes, you can easily add them in while you’re making them But you can add pockets to ready-to-wear dresses or skirts, too. Beth from The Renegade… Read more ... 
Learn how to sew a circle skirt with any fabric, including small cuts or one-way prints, with this little trick! Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares a tutorial and a free pattern in 34 sizes. Circle skirts are easy to sew and… Read more ... 
I love a full skirt to dress up a simple t-shirt while still being super comfortable. What I don’t like, though, are all those gathers around my waist. They’re just not that flattering on me. Autumn from It’s Always Autumn… Read more ... 
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew a basic V-neck shirt. This is one of those projects that I can see myself making in multiples, assembly line style. Once you get the neck binding down, they’re quick… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make a little girls triple layer ruffle skirt. You can make one in any size because she gives directions for figuring cutting dimensions based on your child’s measurements. Fabric requirements she… Read more ... 
Whether on a t-shirt or dress, drawstring gathers are a fun and trendy way to add shaping and texture to your clothes. It’s an easy addition to make to ready-to-wear clothing or on clothes that you’re sewing for yourself. BurdaStyle… Read more ... 
This enchanted little girls tulip sleeve dress is perfect for the little queen in your life. The full skirt is fun for twirling, and those tulip sleeves are such a pretty detail! Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free… Read more ... 
It seems our closets (and donate piles) are filled with old t-shirts. They’re in such plentiful supply, I’m always happy to see a way to use them as a sewing or craft supply. Create Kids Couture has a neat idea… Read more ... 
A simple knit pencil skirt is a super versatile piece to have in your wardrobe. And they’re easy to sew for yourself! Chelsea from GYCT Designs has a great tutorial showing how to sew a knit pencil skirt. You won’t… Read more ... 
You can never have too many llama crafts, but these llama ears take it to the next level and allow you to be a llama on demand. This fun llama craft is easy to make with basic sewing skills and… Read more ...