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Sew Like the Pros with These Easy Patterns

Make clothes, toys, and baby gear with directions from these Etsy artists.

Blythe Copeland

By Blythe Copeland
Great Neck, NY, USA | Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:00 AM ET

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We love Etsy for the one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts and items that the member artists sell—but if you prefer giving handmade gifts that you personally, well, made by hand, try these irresistible patterns you can purchase from the site.

Crocheted baby flip flops

If the soft yarn and teeny straps don't grab you, the adorable flower will. Holland Designs

Amelia shirt pattern

Choose your own summer-ready fabric and whip up this halter top in no time. Frog Legs and Ponytails

Knit monsters

Get your needles moving with this five-pack of patterns for friendly stuffed monsters in different shapes and sizes. Danger Crafts

Baby bibs

Make three cheery bibs for the new mom in your life with this pattern set. Strawberry Truffle

Tea party set

It's always tea time with this crocheted tea party set—the included patterns are for the pot, cups, and saucers, and a link to a free pattern for delicious-looking cupcakes is included. Gingersnap Boutique

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