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Ros from Sew Delicious made this pom pom trimme
d pillow for her daughter’s bed. Not only is it a cute accessory, it also serves as a place to store her pajamas between bedtimes. A zipper down the middle of… Read more ... 
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial over at I Love To Create showing how to make this strapless t-shirt tunic, with no sewing required. She starts with a basic t-shirt like you can get at any discount or craft store. … Read more ... 
Check out the clasp on this leather clutch! It’s a dinosaur!! His body is split between the front and the back of the bag. From the side, it looks like he’s walking through the bag. The design is by Daniel… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for her Stars & Stripes Baby Romper. The romper is a variation on her Summer Breeze dress (free pattern, linked in her post). She uses the dress bodice but replaces the… Read more ... 
Anna from Plan B and Marta from 2nd Funniest Thing teamed up to bring you a tutorial showing how you can make a new look for the beach of pool. They show how to revamp an old swimsuit to give… Read more ... 
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s ruffle collar t-shirt with puff sleeves. The ruffle at the neck is a sweet detail, kind of like a gathered Peter Pan collar. Her free pattern… Read more ... 
Michelle from Daydream Believers shows how to make this ruffled swimsuit cover-up for girls. It’s actually fairly easy to put together, requiring only straight seams. The ruffled portion of the cover-up is made from pre-ruffled fabric, and the bodice and… Read more ... 
Look at what a difference changing the neckband made on this shirt! This simple change, plus adding a contrast pocket, adds a pop of fun color to an otherwise boring shirt. Grey Luster Girl shows how to do it. Go … Read more ... 
Aunt Peaches shows how to drapey bolero. It’s a no-sew project, and it’s super fast and super easy to do. She starts with a long sleeved t-shirts, makes some cuts, and then turns it upside down to get the drape… Read more ... 
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how she made this tie-dyed swimsuit cover-up out of a plain t-shirt. You could use any t-shirt (maybe even one printed with a design already) so… Read more ... 
These baby bibs that Heather from Small Fry made are sooo cute!! (The t-rex on the orange stripe is my fave!) She made them out of of upcycled t-shirts, so they’re super soft for baby. She shares a tutorial showing… Read more ... 
I’ve been on a swimsuit making kick for about a month now. Mostly I’ve been making suits for myself, but here’s a suit that my tweeny daughter would love to have. It’s a fringed swimsuit and Miriam from Mad Mim… Read more ... 
Staci from Crafty Staci shows how to make an organizer to hang from the arm of a rocking chair. It includes pockets sized to hold a Kindle (or other reader) and a remote control. A long pocket across the bottom… Read more ... 
Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can make a new skirt for yourself – in just 15 minutes. The skirt is made from a rectangle of fabric sewn on to a simple elastic waistband. It doesn’t get much… Read more ... 
The Fourth of July has a way of sneaking up quickly, but that does not mean your handmade decorations, outfits, and party details have to be complicated. These last-minute 4th of July sewing crafts are perfect for adding a quick… Read more ... 
