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Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how to make a cute “lucky charm” t-shirt for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s made with a combination of applique and freezer paper stencil. Get the tute.
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Sarah from Sweet Pea and Jojo shows how to make her Helen Lanyard Pouch. The pouch is named after her mother, a busy teacher always going this way and that, and who needed an easy way to keep up with… Read more ... 
Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how to turn an old pair of jeans into a cute new skirt for a little girl. It’s made from the bottoms of the legs, which means that you can repurpose the hem. … Read more ... 
Jess from Peanut to Princess shows how to fancy up a little girl’s t-shirt with a faux necklace. The knotted bead necklace hangs from buttons on the shoulders. It stays put while the child is wearing it, but comes off… Read more ... 
Susan from Living With Punks guest blogs at Momtastic with a tutorial showing how to make a Dr. Seuss-inspired tote bag. The red and white striped bag looks just like it stepped out of a Dr. Seuss book. She lined… Read more ... 
Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make a handy diaper and wipes organizer. The diapers are stored in the main portion of the zippered pouch. A second zippered pocket is on one side of the pouch, while… Read more ... 
Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesignsand kojobaby Celebrate the Boy with a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a hooded towel sure to appeal to little boys. Because there are no rules for monster faces, you let your… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to repurpose an adult-sized t-shirt into a kid-sized skirt with a yoga waist. The foldover knit waistband is super easy to construct (no elastic casing!… Read more ... 
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she uses fabric paint and organiza scraps to make this beautiful petal tee. Because she starts with a store-bought t-shirt, it’s a quick and easy project. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make this eyeglass case out of wool or felt. The soft fabric will help protect the lenses. It takes just an 8″x8″ square to make one. (You’ll also need bias tape and other notions). Get the … Read more ... 
Need a little luxe in your life? Wise Craft shows how to make a beautiful faux fur coverlet. It’s lined with flannel to be extra warm and extra snuggly. Who wouldn’t feel completely spoiled cuddled up under one of these?!? … Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she turned inexpensive costume jewelry into pretty hair accessories. Felt scraps provide a base to attach the embellishments to, and keep them from poking or scratching your head. Get the tutorial.
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Kat from KaydeeBunz shows how to turn a t-shirt into a strapless version of itself. It’s a quick and easy t-shirt refashion and looks sooo retro! Get the tute.
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Leanne from The Stitching Room shows how to make this cute pieced fabric basket. It’s just the right size to use as a thread catcher. It’s made from 8 strips of fabric, making this a great “scrap bag” project. Get … Read more ... 
As part of Celebrate the Boy 2011, Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made these monogrammed “sprinkle shirts” for little boys. The confetti stripes of color on the appliqued letters come courtesy of… Read more ... 
