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powder-mittWhen I was a kid, I loved to play with my grandmother’s powder.  It felt so fancy to slip on a soft mitt and pat it on my skin until there was a cloud of powder surrounding me.  Creative Ramblings

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zipperlampshadeInstructables user randofo shows how  you can create a lampshade out of zippers.  This tutorial involves creating a custom lamp base using a laser cutter, but I suspect that you can use this same sewing technique to make a shade …

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spraystencilprintingCraftStylish shows how to create custom designs on fabric or ready-made garments using spray paint and household objects.  Go for objects with interesting patterns, such as doilies, screening, etc.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from CraftStylish]

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swimwearsewingtipsReady-to-wear swimwear is EXPENSIVE!!  If you want to try to save money and make it yourself, check out these sewing tips offered by Su from Vively Online shares some tips for sewing swimwear.  Link to swimwear sewing tips, part 1

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barbiechefapronSharon from Adventures in the Sewing Studio shows how to make this matching chef hat, apron, and oven mitt for Barbie.  Now Barbie can look fabulous in the kitchen!  Go to the tutorial.

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caninecoutureLilly Shahravesh shares a tutorial on Craftzine shares making this gentleman’s tweed coat for your canine friend.  It’s an excerptf rom her book, Canine CoutureGo to the tutorial.

[photo from Craftzine]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, dog, doggy, coat, …

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vintagebibHeleen from Et Laine shares a template and tutorial for making this wrap-around bib from a kitchen towel.  The arm holes allow the bib to wrap around your child’s body, allowing for maximum coverage.  The pattern is from a vintage …

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humptydumptyLiEr from ikat bag shares a free pattern for this Humpty Dumpty softie.  He sports a bowtie around his neck and a bandaid on his head.  All of his limbs button on and off, so he can always be put …

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babyquilttobedquiltCheri from It’s So Very Cheri turned her daughter’s baby bedding (shown here)  into a quilt for her big girl bed.  This is such a great idea!  Go to her blog to see the result of her transformation.

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dreampillowcaseWith a little ric-rac and some appliqued letters, Lu Bird Baby took a plain white pillowcase and made it dreamy place to lay your head. The word “dream” trailing down the side of the pillowcase in different colored letters and the …

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whenpigsfly1Laura from We Wilsons is giving away downloads of her new When Pigs Fly softie pattern for a limited time.  Isn’t he adorable??  The wings are attached with a button, which makes them easily removable.   Go to the free pattern

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little-red-riding-hood-dollEllen from The Long Thread shows how to make this sweet fabric version of Little Red Riding Hood.  She’s easily made using fabrics from your scrap bin.  Get the how-to.

[photo from The Long Thread]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, little …

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duvetwithpipingSew4Home shares a tutorial for making your own duvet cover with piping detail.  They include yardage and cutting charts for twin, full, queen, and king sized duvet covers.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Sew4Home]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, duvet, cover, …

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hiddenelasticwaistskirtBeccy from wipster shows how she makes a gathered skirt so that the elastic waistband is covered with a pretty sash.  This allows her to tuck in a shirt without the elastic waistband showing.  Clever!  Go to the tutorial.…

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dressscarf1Pretty Ditty shows how you can make a scarf/shawl from the skirt of a dress.  (You could also just use a skirt.)  The ends of the scarf are embellished with little bobble clusters for added interest.

I’m thinking of all …

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