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A basic raglan sleeve t-shirt is a must when sewing for kids. The style is easy to sew and allows for fun color combos and fabric print mixing. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern… Read more ... 
Check out the cool woven back on this tank! Anne from WobiSobi created the tank – and the woven detail – from a basic t-shirt. She’s got a tutorial on her blog showing how to do this refashion. There’s only… Read more ... 
Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how you can make these cute derby style t-shirt dresses for girls. They’re a whole lot easier to make than you’d think because you use a purchased t-shirt for the bodice. All you have… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made these adorable raccoon costumes for her daughters. Look at that fluffy racooon tail! She made the matching tops and pants, and kept them un-costume-ified so they can be worn as everyday… Read more ... 
These whale applique hand towels would be so cute in a kid’s bathroom! Sew4Home has a free pattern and tutorial for you to make them. They’re quick to make and are a fun way to add personality to bathroom decor. … Read more ... 
The Breezy Tunic by Autumn from It’s Always Autumn is the perfect top to layer of leggings! She’s got a tutorial showing how to make one using her free Breezy Tee pattern. Her tutorial shows how to adapt the t-shirt… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial for these cute – and quick to make – Halloween banners. They’re a fun way to decorate for Halloween, and when Halloween is over you can roll them up for easy storage till… Read more ... 
Tamara Tripodi shares a tutorial at Therm O Web for making this adorable owl dress! It has a cute owl face and a twirly skirt that little girls are sure to love! It’s easy to make if you start with… Read more ... 
The Perfect T-Shirt Dress by Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom is the perfect school dress! It’s a loose fit A-line t-shirt dress that looks dressed up but is still comfortable for playground. And, it’s a free pattern! … Read more ... 
When you’ve got a tried & true pattern, you can update it to the season’s trends by making small changes. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit created this baseball tee with velvet sleeves. The velvet gives a trendy look to a… Read more ... 
Adrianna from Hey June shows how you can create a crossover hem for the next t-shirt or sweatshirt you sew. The crossover adds a cute detail to the hem, and it’s an easy adaptation to make to your pattern. I… Read more ... 
Something tells me that Wonder Woman is going to be a popular Halloween costume this year. Jess from Gracious Threads shares a tutorial at Fleece Fun for making a Wonder Woman costume for girls. It includes a red t-shirt with… Read more ... 
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for making a t-shirt with a pretty flutter sleeve. A flutter sleeve is pretty loose and flowy, which can lead to your bra showing when you lift your arms. Her pattern… Read more ... 
Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can make a beautiful maxi dress for a little girl, and it’s not hard at all. It’s made with a t-shirt bodice and a long, full skirt. Because you’re starting with a… Read more ... 
Bonnie from Bonnie and Blithe shows how you can sew a wrap tie t-shirt. It’s super easy because she starts with two purchased t-shirts, so no sewing sleeves or finishing a neckline. Her tutorial is a video so you can… Read more ...