Pin and Paper offers a tutorial to make this sweet 3-D stuffed heart toy.  The soft toy would be just the thing for little ones, either as a Valentine’s Day surprise or for year-round fun.  Get the tutorial. [via… Read more ...

Lucy at My Byrd House shows how to make these aprons from an old pair of jeans.  Each apron takes just one pant leg, so you get two out of one pair of jeans.  Get the tute!… Read more ...

We Wilsons shows a new take on the basic drawstring bag.  It’s bear-shaped bag designed her aunt created years ago for Christmas presents.  I can see how this easily became a child’s favorite bag!  Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Michael Miller Fabrics has a tutorial for making this loose-fitting wrap.  They show it made out of their organic herringbone material.  Gorgeous!  Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Rachel from All it Took Was Just One Stitch shows you how to make a doorstop from a fat quarter.  It’s functional AND pretty.  It doesn’t get any better than that.  Get the tutorial. [via Sew, Mama, Sew]… Read more ...

Carry your pet’s water bowl with you on a walk with this collapsible fabric dish.  Bright colored oilcloth really makes this project pop.  CraftStylish has a tutorial to show you how.… Read more ...

Look at this ruffled pencil skrt made by Erica of Erica B’s DIY Style!  She used an existing pencil skirt pattern and added the flounce down the front.  Get the details.… Read more ...

A plain-Jane lampshade gets a made over into a kicky peek-a-boo shade with this tutorial from Prettty Ditty.  I love the dimension and how the bright printed fabrics peek out of from the plain muslin “windows”.  Get the tute!… Read more ...

Editor’s note:  Sadly, the blog linked to in this post is no longer available.  If it becomes available again, I’ll be sure to post an update here with the new link. You can find tutorials for similar pillowcases at The … Read more ...

Let’s face it.  Maternity pants are more about function than style, and that’s especially true of the elastic band.  It’s gotta be there.  It’s gotta stretch.  But does it have to be ugly?  Christy from Christy’s Creations doesn’t think so. … Read more ...

The Everything Pocket Bag, designed by Chickpea Sewing Studio, really can be used for just about everything.  The Everything Pocket Bag is basically a large fabric pocket with a button closure and a wrist strap.  You can make one… Read more ...

Ahhh… the boxy polo shirt.  It seems everyone has at least one in their closet, usually emblazoned with a school or company logo.  Now, with this tutorial from This Mama Makes Stuff, you can refashion your boxy polo so… Read more ...