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Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesignsshare a tutorial on their blog for making this appliqued dust ruffle for a baby crib. Starting with an inexpensive plain dust ruffle makes it easy. All you have to do to make a custom… Read more ... 
Selina from The Sisters 4 Say More Is More shows how to make this cute petal tank, perfect for older girls or the tween set. Of course, it’d also be cute for the littler girls. The rows of petals at… Read more ... 
McKenzie from Artistry by McKenzie G and Girl Loves Glam shows how to make a beach towel that doubles as a bag. Or a bag that doubles as a beach towel. Either way, it’s pretty awesome. Interior pockets hold your… Read more ... 
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Sqeezy Home shows how to make these removable ruffle embellishments for your shoes. Velcro makes them easily interchangeable, so you can get many looks out of one pair of shoes. Go to … Read more ... 
Miss Prickly from My Inner Old Lady shares a tutorial at All Things Vintage Sheets showing how to make a girl’s nightgown out of a pair of vintage pillowcases. So cute!! Of course, if you don’t have a pair of… Read more ... 
Kenneth King shares a technique tutorial at Threads Magazine, showing how to achieve pucker-free seamswhen joining curved pieces. This is particularly helpful when creating princess seams on a garment. Go to the tutorial.
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Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this no-sew wreath. She made it in red, white, and blue for a fun 4th of July decoration, though you could easily change the look (and… Read more ... 
Millie from Sewing and Growing shows how to refashion a man’s buttondown shirt into this ladies’ summer top. The loose fit is comfy for the hot, hot days. It also works well for maternity or nursing! Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Pascale from//Between the Lines// shares a tutorial on her blog for making these cool braided bracelets. The base is made from leather strips, but the woven portion can be made with leather, ribbon, or scrap fabric. Did someone say… Read more ... 
Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on her blog for turning a long-sleeved adult t-shirt into a cute skirt and leggings set for toddler girls. What a great use for an old shirt!! Go to the tutorial.
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Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to draft a pattern for a collar yoke that goes across the top of a sundress. You can make a straight collar piece, or a scalloped one like she shows. … Read more ... 
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity has been sharing tutorials on her blog for making a dolly nursery. She finishes the series with a tutorial for making this sweet little baby quilt. It’s cute and quick to sew. Though it looks… Read more ... 
Becka from Bedtime Tales shares a tutorial on her blog for making soft baby toys with velcro tabs to attach them to a bassinet or other baby item. She made hers to replace the old, yucky ones that came with… Read more ... 
Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition made these super cute floor cushions for her kids’ playroom. She paired denim repurposed from an old pair of overalls with a fun cotton print. The carrying handle on the side is actually the… Read more ... 
