If you think tote bags are all boring or strictly functional, then check out this tutorial from Thera from Crafty Pirate.  She shows that a tote bag can be anything but typical; it all depends on your fabric choice… Read more ...

When making narrow fabric straps or ties, the cutting and sewing part is super simple.  But the turning-it-right-side-out part can reduce even the most able sewist to frustrated tears.  Sew4Home explains how to use a pair of hemostats to turn… Read more ...

Laura Bray from Katydiddy shares a tutorial on her blog for making a stuffed fabric version of a pastry bag.   This is sooo sweet!  Now your child can play out the preparation and decoration of all the luscious felt desserts… Read more ...

LiEr from ikat bag  shares the next of her pattern drafting installments with a tutorial explaining how to create a child’s back sloper.  I am so excited about her series on drafting patterns for kids!  Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog for making an elastic waist skirt with pockets.  The wide elastic waistband makes this a quick project.  Ric rac and tulle make a pretty detail around the hem.  Get the … Read more ...

Jamee from Fancy Pants and Homemaker shares a tutorial for adding a contrast cuff to a pair of kids’ pants.  This is an easy way to add a punch of color or pattern to make a pair of pants stand… Read more ...

LiEr from ikat bag  shares part II of her series on drafting patterns for children with a tutorial explaining how to draft a front sloper.  Her explanations are details and easy to understand – perfect for the novice (or wannabe… Read more ...