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Pascale from // between the lines // used fabric scraps and a leather punch to lend bohemian style of a plain leather belt. The strips of fabric add color and texture to the edges of the belt. Love it! Get… Read more ... 
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Bapron – an apron-style bib for baby. The longish bib provides plenty of coverage for the inevitable spills and mess that accompany a baby. Bias tape finishes off the… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make this lovely frayed petal flower embellishment. It looks like it’s made out of individual petal shapes all stitched together, but it’s cleverly made out of a long strip of fabric. She… Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make a pair of Old School Shorts. You know, the ones like you wore to gym class way back in the day? (Oh, wait a minute, maybe I’m showing my age…) These… Read more ... 
Sharon fromSweet Pea and Pumkins kicks off a sew-along on her blog for making her Carolina dress for little girls. This is such a pretty dress!! The sleeveless dress has a full gathered skirt that little girls will love… Read more ... 
Novelty fabrics are so much fun to collect, but can be difficult to use in projects. You can use the images as appliques, but you’ll have LOTS of images left over. Here’s another idea: use the images from novelty fabrics… Read more ... 
Dora from Show Tell Share shows how she refashioned a button down shirt into a peasant blouse. She removed the button placket from the bottom portion of the shirt, but kept it at (and the collar) at the top. A… Read more ... 
Carmen from RoCa and Company shows how she turned two pairs of old jeans into one pair of capri jeans with fabulous faux chenille texture on the legs. Brilliant! And sooo cute! This would also be a great way to… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Ahoy! Pants for little girls. The sailor-inspired pants have a buttoned bib across the front. Sooo cute! Get the tutorial.
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Stephanie from Toastie Studio shows how to make this cute strawberry softie keychain. Or, you can leave off the tab on the top and make some as play food for a child’s pretend kitchen. Get the tutorial.
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These little felt birdies are soooo cute! I let out a little squeal of delight when I saw them! They’re so bright and happy, and I’m loving all the possibilities for embellishment. Paper and String shares a free pattern and… Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Simple Simon and Company shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to adapt a basic pants pattern to make capris with a paper bag waist. The extra bit of fabric creates a pretty ruffle at the waist. … Read more ... 
Erica from B is for Boy! shows how to make a flower pot wrap with a frame to hold a favorite photo. The wrap is made from a fabric print with a clear vinyl window to display a photo. This… Read more ... 
Adeela from Sew Kool shares a tutorial for making a felt softie of the bird from the Tiny Wings game. Soooo cute! Get the tutorial.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’… Read more ... 
