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Bronwyn from Made by Bronwyn created this lovely pettiskirt and shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  In addition to her helpful hints for cutting and sewing this skirt, she shares a diagram that shows how all of the …

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Daniëlle from small dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making this swan softie.  I love the textured white vintage fabric she used in her example!  Go to the tutorial.

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[tags]sewing, tutorial, swan, softie, plushie[/tags]…

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Bari J. shares a tutorial for making a slipcover for the back of your dining chair.  Because you’re only covering the back, and not the seat itself, it’s a fairly easy sewing project.  Get the how-to.

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Molly from a foothill home companion shares a tutorial on her blog for making these little pincushion rings.  Slide one on your finger before you start your next handsewing project, and your needles and pins will always be right where …

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Who doesn’t love a little pampering on Valentine’s Day?  Jo from Chubby*Hobby shows how to make this patchwork eye pillow that would make an awesome Valentine’s gift for a loved one.  Or yourself, because you need some pampering, too!  Go

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Alida from I Make Stuff shares a tutorial for making a pair of reversible pants for baby.  I’m lovin’ the little heart-shaped pocket on the back!  Go to the tutorial.

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Adriana from The Princess Seam shares a tutorial for adding a maternity panel to a pair of pants.  Whether you start with ready made pants, or sew your own, adding a stretchy maternity panel makes them comfy on your growing preggo …

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Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make this sweet Candy Dress for your little girl.  She uses iron-on transfer to add a label from your favorite candy packaging, and overdyes with tie-dye to give it that signature Lil …

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Sew4Home shows how to make a set of no-slip cushions for your chair.  The corners are boxed for a nice, crisp finish.  Go to the tutorial.

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[tags]sewing, tutorial, no-slip, chair, cushion, boxed bottom[/tags]…

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Lola Nova shares a tutorial on her blog for making these lovely vintage-inspired potholders.  You can make them from all recycled materials.  Grab your fabric scraps and any bits and bobs of lace or doilies you have stashed away, and make …

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Suzannah from adventures in dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she took a raglan-sleeved shirt and turned it into a stylish sleeveless shirt.  Removing the sleeves lets the pretty gathered yoke stand out.  Get the how-to.…

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Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make this ruffle tank inspired by a similar shirt at Ann Taylor Loft.  The addition of the ruffled bib takes a plain tank and makes it fabulous.  Go to the tutorial.…

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If you’re gifting one of your sewing projects, why not use the scraps to create some coordinating ribbon?  Cheryl from A Pretty Cool Life serged some printed cotton to create this pretty fabric ribbon.  Read more at her blog.…

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Charity from indietutes shows how to make this water reisstant book bag for kids.  The plastic outer layer is actually some repurposed from some plastic packaging that came with a dress-up outfit. Go to the tutorial.

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Mollie from Wild Olive shares a tutorial on her blog for making the cutest little cover for an iPod Touch.  It’s a little groundhog!  Squeal!!  Get the how-to.

[photo from Wild Olive]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, iPod Touch, iPod, cover, …

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