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Centsational Girl shares a tutorial showing how to make a set of picnic placemats with pockets to hold your utensils.  They roll up and tie closed so your cutlery stays put during transport.  When you’re ready to eat, just unroll… Read more ...

Cutoff jean shorts are classic summer wear.  Head over to the M & J Blog to find out how to add some pretty to a pair of cutoffs with lace trim around the bottom.  Get the tute. [photo from… Read more ...

You can make this lovely caftan dress with just 3 seams, plus some elastic thread shirring to pull it in at the waist.  Simple Simon & Co.  shows how to do it.  They’re quick and easy to make.  Get the … Read more ...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a contrast yoke to a little boy’s t-shirt.  It gives the look of a Western style shirt, but with the ease and comfort of a… Read more ...

Cherie from You and Mie guest blogs at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make her Summer Breezes top for little girls.  It’s a simple linen sun top with wavy pleats stitched down the front.  Gorgeous!! … Read more ...

Kylie from 3 Sheets shares a pattern and tutorial for making a stand-alone collar.  It looks just like a collar you’d see on a typical button-down shirt, but there’s no shirt attached.   Just button it around your neck.  This would… Read more ...