Tooth Pouch

My little guy lost his first tooth!  Lucky for me, the day before he lost his tooth I came across this Tooth Fairy Pouch from Make it and Love it.  Such a cute & quick project that made his day!  If I were to do it again, though, I would have purchased a size bigger of button covers.  It was so easy to make, I might just buy some bigger button covers and make another.

Zipper Pouches

I think these zipper pouches are just the cutest thing!  I love zipper flowers (like these), but I've never seen a zipper pouch.  The greatest part?  It's just a zipper and some ribbon... yup, that's it.  Thanks to Utah's Crafty Chick for the tutorial!!

Stuffed Fabric Turtles

Ashley at Make It and Love It has posted a tutorial with free printable patterns for these a.dor.able stuffed fabric turtles.  I'm seriously in love.  I've decided to take a sewing class to finally learn how to sew brush up on my skills - and this will definitely be one of the projects I'll be working on!!  Love it!

Butterfly Dress

I have a little niece who just recently celebrated her FIRST birthday (Happy Birthday Lu!!).  When I saw this Butterfly Dress on Sewing in No Mans Land- I knew that's what I wanted to make her.  The pattern is great and the tutorial easy to follow- I had a little bit of trouble with the front opening, but I'm sure next time I'll do better... I would suggest practicing on a scrap before doing it in the actual dress.  This was also the first time I'd ever used bias tape- fun to try something new!  I also copied her tutorial for this headband.  I loved the way it turned out (and if it looks huge in my picture, it was- apparently the size of my 2 1/2 year old's head is WAY bigger than a one year old girl.  Luckily too big was easy to fix).

Twirl Skirt

One of Missy's girls had a birthday and I couldn't resist the urge to make another skirt.  This Twirly Skirt from House of Hill Road has been on my to-try list for over a year; I love the way it turned out.  The tutorial is very easy to follow with great pictures. She gives the dimensions that you need for your fabric pieces depending on the measurements of your skirt-wearer; very nice for when I make skirts for girls that do not live in my house!

Shorts (with pockets!)

Leave it to Linda at Craftaholics Anonymous to come up with a great pattern and tutorial for these adorable shorts with pockets. Don't you love her fabrics?

Kimi is expecting her 4th boy in a few months, so Kimi - you'd better get sewing (plus, I'm sure C would love some more comfy shorts)!!

Flip Flop Back Straps

This is another- why didn't I think of that??  Seriously these Interchangeable Flip Flop Back Straps from Make It and Love It are so stinkin' cute and SO practical.  Love them!  Can't wait to make some for my 4 year old (he's a boy so there will be no bows) who also has trouble keeping his big boy flip flops on his feet.

Quilt Tags

I love it when the creative geniuses out there share their little secrets.... well, here's a great one for you!  Autie at iCandy handmade shared a tutorial for making your own personalized Quilt Tags.  What a beautiful, personal touch to a hand made quilt - love this!!

Chevron Tote Bag

Homemade by Jill has made this adorable chevron tote bag... don't you just love it?  If you missed the previous tutorial for her spring tote bag, click HERE.  Thanks for the inspiration, Jill - love that chevron fabric!!

Ruffle Knit Skirt Tutorial

I am so excited about this tutorial for a Ruffle Knit Skirt from Every Crafty Endeavor. I bought some knit a while ago to make myself a skirt, but haven't got around to it. I'm so happy I've procrastinated because I love the look of this skirt and can't wait to make one for myself!

Anthro Knock-Off Bag

I LOVE this Anthro Knock-Off Bag!  And I just love it when someone else does all the work and creates and printable pattern!!!  Hooray to Leslie at The Little Apple Seed for sharing this amazing tutorial and pattern!!

Market Skirt

I have a sweet friend who has loaned me a pair of maternity jeans to wear for the next few months; I was going to take a thank you card over to her today and decided it would be way more fun to include a little skirt for her baby girl with my thank you.  I have never made an infant-size skirt before, but thought I'd give it a go.  I used the Market Skirt Tutorial from Made, and used her sizing info to make a 3-6 month size skirt.  I loved this bright, yellow fabric I had in my stash because it screamed "Spring", and I think it would look so cute with white leggings and a bright pink cardigan.  Overall the skirt was pretty simple to make (I LOVE Made's tutorials) and I was able to whip it up rather quickly- definitely a fun project for anyone with a baby girl (which Dana gives measurements for any size you need, so even if you're baby girl is no longer a baby...).  Very fun project for the morning while my boys were busy with Legos.

Knit Ruffled Skirt

Oh, I am so in love with this adorable knit Ruffled Skirt!  Don't you think it's even cuter from behind?? (I've gotta start watching what I say... my 3-yr old now walks up to me and says "I love that little tush."  But hey, at least someone loves it... although it's not little. HAHA)

Thanks to Ellie from Homestitched for this tutorial!!

Argyle Baby Quilt

In the mood to sew something adorable??  Head on over to Little Birdie Secrets for the tutorial on how to make this cute Argyle Baby Quilt.  While you're there, check out this lovely strip quilt too:

Basic Boys Pants

Kimi - this post is especially for you (with 3 little boys, she is always looking for cute boy tutorials and one son in particular loves "comfy pants").

Dana at MADE has posted a great tutorial for basic boys pants. Adorable, eh?  LOVE her fabric.  For those of you out there with boys, she is posting boy tutorials all month, so be sure to check back.  For those of you without boys, you could use this tutorial to make pajama pants for your girls :)  Thanks, Dana, for sharing your skills!!

Ruffled Skirt Tutorial

I have a couple of nieces with birthdays in January and one coming up in May, so I've been busy sewing a few skirts.  For one January birthday I used this Ruffled Skirt Tutorial from Grand Revival Designs.  LOVE this skirt- whipped up fairly quickly and looks darling.  She says in her tutorial that the size is for a 5 or 6 year old, but I used her sizes and it fits my average-sized 4-year old niece perfectly (perhaps I like skirts a little longer than some people).

For the other two birthdays I used tutorials we've featured before.  The Tiered Skirt-  it turned out darling and did not take that long.  Definitely a project for any beginner (which I am).  I also made the Sidney Skirt.  The fanciest looking of the 3, the most difficult, but doable even for me. 

If you're looking for some good tutorials for some cute skirts- give any of these 3 a try.  If you're planning on making a lot of skirts (or even just one of each of these), I would recommend investing in a ruffler foot for your sewing maching- it was a LOT of ruffles.  

IPad / Kindle / Android Tablet Carrying Case

Now I was not lucky enough to get one of these toys for Christmas, but I have several friends and family members (Missy) who did.  The Polka Dot Chair has a great tutorial for a Kindle Keeper, but I think the measurements can be easily adapted for any of the above mentioned devices.  Plus, don't you love the bow she tied?? 

Craftsman Style Table Runner

Have you figured out one of my new years' resolutions yet??  Based on my recent posts, you may have guessed that I want to sharpen my sewing skills (or lack thereof).  Here's another sewing project on my to-do list... this beautiful quilted Craftsman Style Table Runner.  Isn't it amazing?  Thanks to Sew a Straight Line for the inspiration and easy-to-follow tutorial!!

Simple Blanket

I've had my eye on this adorable blankie tutorial at less cake{more frosting} and just can't help sharing it with you.  I'm a novice seamstress, but think I can pull this off.  Can't wait to make this!

New Years Glam Brooch

Check out this glammed-up fabric brooch from momtastic - perfect to dress up your New Years party outfit (hmmm, maybe I should rethink wearing my sweats).