Darts add shaping to a garment so it contours to the curves of our bodies, but sometimes those darts can fall in unfortunate places in a design.  Not only does it look funny to have a major motif just disappear… Read more ...

When I saw this wrap around beach cover-up at Grosgrain, I decided right then and there that I should make one for myself.  The pattern looked super simple – one piece of knit fabric plus some straps.  Though it’s easy… Read more ...

Snaps are an easy closure to work.  Did you know that they’re also easy to install? Katy from No Big Dill shows how to do it, including how to set a basic snap and an anorak snap.  Get the … Read more ...

Danielle from My Sparkle guest blogs in the Pleat Week series at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to her Mock Smock Frock.  I LOVE the faux smocking detail!  And isn’t it fabulous out of the striped fabric? … Read more ...

Allison from Freshly Completed shares a tutorial at U Create showing how to turn a standard tie-it-yourself bowtie into one with the bow already tied.  The pre-tied bow ties attach with Velcro at the back, and make dressing up for… Read more ...

My daughter and her best friend LOVE their American Girl dolls, and are all the time arranging “play dates” for the dolls to get together.  How cute would this sleeping bag and pillow set be for their doll sleepovers?  Melissa… Read more ...

Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curl shows the quick and easy way to take in a skirt that’s too long or too big in the waist.  Get the how-t0. [photo from Cotton & Curl]… Read more ...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how her Anchors Away Bubble Top for toddler girls that’s all kinds of summer cuteness.  It’s got a pretty sweetheart bodice with tie straps, and a large anchor… Read more ...