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Head over to our sister site CraftBits for a tutorial showing how to make a breastfeeding/nursing cover. A fabric cover like this allows a new mother to breastfeed her baby while still maintaining her modesty. Make it from a breathable… Read more ... 
Angie from Quality Time shows how to use shirring with elastic thread to make this pretty summer skirt with ruffled hem. The shirring is an easy technique, and creates a loose stretch in the waistband comfortable for the hot summer… Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a set of vinyl golf club headcovers for Dad. It’s a bit late to get them started as a Father’s Day gift, but there’s no reason you can’t get a head start… Read more ... 
Little Birdie Secrets helped out at Skip To My Lou’s Craft Camp last week with a tutorial showing how to make a homemade butterfly net for the kids. I don’t know how many butterflies they’ll catch, but they’ll get a… Read more ... 
Samantha Baldwin shares a tutorial on DIY Fashion Examiner showing how to make this Chanel-inspired silk poppy. Use it as a brooch, or put one one a headband for a fabulous hair accessory. Go to the tutorial.
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There’s something special about a child and their doll. A doll is a constant companion, a source of comfort when sick, and a friend during sad times. Can you imagine a childhood without a dolly friend? Dolly Donations is an… Read more ... 
Jennifer from My Life A Happy Circus made this tiered tulle ruffle skirt, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She was inspired by a similar skirt from J. Crew Kids. The ruffles are made from tulle for… Read more ... 
Anna from Yards & Yards shows how to make this adjustable apron. The loop that goes around the neck and the side ties are actually the same piece of fabric run through some casings. Not only does it give the… Read more ... 
Vanessa from V and Co. helps out at Skip to My Lou’s Craft Camp with a tutorial showing how to make this snake rattle out of an old tie. This is an easy no-sew project that the kids can do… Read more ... 
This lovely throw pillow looks like it took hours upon hours to make, from crocheting the outer layer to pinning and sewing with the lining. In actuality, Sweet Little Smoothie was able to make it in only 20 minutes. The… Read more ... 
Cheri from loopdeelou and I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to trim a tank with a bit of crocheted lace. Don’t worry, you don’t have to actually crochet the lace – just use an inexpensive doily instead. It’s… Read more ... 
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shares a tutorial showing how to make this adorabel bubble skirt for little girls. All the ruffles and ruches on this skirt are sure to delight any little girl! … Read more ... 
You can find the instructions for making this cool Mary Poppins-inspired tote bag over at our sister site, CraftBits. You can’t carry a coatrack and a gilded wall mirror in it, but it certainly has room to carry all… Read more ... 
The thing about pacifiers is that they’re usually in one of three places: in your bag, in the baby’s mouth (usually only briefly), or on the floor. You can eliminate the third, and germiest, option with a simple Binky Leash… Read more ... 
Laura and Meghan from Calabaza and Half a Yard show how to make an iPhone cover from felt. Just slide the iPhone into the felt case to protect it from bumps and scrapes. The simple shape of this case makes… Read more ... 
