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Amy fromPeek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters continues her Dressing Up Dolly series with a free pattern for making a pair of boots for an 18″ doll. The pattern is simple – just two pieces each for… Read more ... 
Marissa fromRae Gun Ramblings shows how to make two-tone princess puff sleeves. They’re pieced from two fabrics and pleated along the seams so that one color is “on top” and the other peeking out at the pleats. They’ll make… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make silk bow headband for baby. The headband itself is a soft foldover elastic. The oversized bow is made from a strip of silk fabric. Go to her tutorial.
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Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make miniature Easter baskets from felt and decorative ribbon. They’re so cute!! At 5 inches x 2 1/4″, they’re just the right size to hold a small Easter treat. I think… Read more ... 
Finding the perfect button to finish off a shirt or bag can seem an impossible task, especially when you need a brightly colored button like a turquoise or an orange. Kat from Chibi Designs and Sew Chibi shows how she… Read more ... 
Stefi from Just Chic shows how you can upcycle an old bath towel into a pair of pocketed bibs for a toddler. Brilliant! The larger bibs provide more coverage for a self-feeding baby or toddler. The pocket at the bottom… Read more ... 
Jen from Lea and Lars shows how to make a diaper bag for dolly. The design is based on a simple tote, with pockets on the outside so your child can easily access a dolly diaper or change of clothes. … Read more ... 
Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress shows how a vintage pillowcase can become a cute skirt for a little girl. It’s a quick and easy project since much of the sewing is already done for you. All you have to do… Read more ... 
Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can make duffel bag. Though the scale is larger, it’s actually not much more difficult than sewing a zippered pouch. It would make a great overnight bag! And think of all the fun… Read more ... 
Oh, I’m loving this little girl mod A-line dress by Simple Simon & Co. ! Look closely. That center stripe is actually a man’s neck tie. They share a tutorial showing how you can make one. Go to Simple Simon … Read more ... 
When I think of a maxi dress, I think of a dress with a long gathered skirt. Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a more shape hugging version of the maxi dress. The silhouette is long… Read more ... 
Cheryl from The Green Hedgehog and Sew Can Do wanted the look of an Anthropologie tee, but not the price tag that comes with it. She DIY’d her own and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Don’ worry,… Read more ... 
Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs made this t-shirt dress as a Valentine’s outfit for her daughter. But because she went with a navy and white instead of the typical red and white color scheme, she can wear it all year. … Read more ... 
Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how to add a contrast pocket to a plain tee. The simple addition adds a pop of color and pattern to basic shirt. Go to her tutorial.
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Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows the cute Valentine’s outfit for her daughter, including a tutorial showing how she made the shorts. There’s a little ruffle around the top of the waistband, and button tabs on the cuffs. They’re… Read more ... 
