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sarubobotutorialsJust the other day, I posted about Mairuru’s sweet flying sarubobo softies.  So imagine my utter glee when I saw today that she has posted tutorials for making the tiny sarubobos you see here.  All of the stitching is …

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bibpronInfarrantly Creative created this “bibpron” for her son who is too big (and thus too cool) for a baby bib, but who still makes messes when he eats.  It feels more like an apron than a bib, so her son doesn’t …

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centerbustfullnessJennifer Stern of J. Stern Designs shows how to move bust darts to the center front of a shirt and then add shirring along the button placket.  See how she does it.

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indianajonesIf you know any young adventurers who like to play Indiana Jones, they might need one of these soft fabric bullwhips.  Pin and Paper shares a tutorial for making one.  I don’t think I’d recommend this as an “inside toy,” …

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rufflebuttonesieChar from Crap I’ve Made shares a tutorial over at U Create showing how to sew fabric ruffles to the butt of a store-bought onesie.  It’s a simple project, but the finished project is over-the-top girlie cuteness.  Go the the

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flatscreentvcoverTurn your flatscreen into a work of modern art.  Instructables user mdhayworth shares a tutorial for a custom cover for your flat screen TV.  Go to the tutorial.

[tags]sewing, tutorial, flat screen, TV, cover[/tags]…

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ruffledtoddlertankPretty Partridge shares a tutorial for adding a ruffle to the neck of a toddler tank.  She says it can be done in 15 minutes, which is about the  length of time that moms of toddlers have to themselves in …

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tie_bibMake your little guy’s feedings a more formal affair with this super sweet bib with a necktie applique.  It even has a little collar stitched on!   Charity from Just Tutes! shows you how to make one.  Go to the tutorial.

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tieredruffledskirtFind out how to make a tiered ruffle skirt with a tutorial from Chica and Jo.  Included in their instructions is a link to a measurement calculator that will help you determine how much fabric to cut.  Just input …

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pillowcaselaundrybagIt’s easy to repurpose an old pillowcase into a laundry bag.  Craftzine shows you how.  Go to the tutorial.

[tags]sewing, tutorial, pillowcase, pillow, laundry, bag, drawstring[/tags]…

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puzzlepiecepatchLeigh Ann from The Object Project shows how to make jumbo puzzle-shaped patches using a piece from a floor-sized jigsaw puzzle as a template.  Pictured here is a bib with a puzzle piece applique.  Her blog post shows other ways of …

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shadyhatIf the thought of making your own hat sounds intimidating, check out this tutorial from CraftStylish.  Cal Patch shows how you can make a shady hat using only one piece fabric.  Oh, and it’s reversible, too!  Read how to

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necktiebagFind out how to make this necktie purse with a tutorial from Craft Bits.  The entire outer body of the purse is made from neckties.  Go to the tutorial.

[tags]sewing, tutorial, refashion, necktie, purse, bag[/tags]…

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oilclothpicnicKellie from Oilcloth Addict shares a tutorial for making an oilcloth lining for a vintage picnic basket.  The wrap-around interior lining includes pockets for silverware and other picnic essentials.  Oilcloth is the perfect fabric choice for this project, too!  Get

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amybutlerkeychain1Imagine Fabrics shows a neat way to make a keychain.  They use a large flower from an Amy Butler print, but really any large scale design from any fabric would work.  Get the tutorial.

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