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Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how to make a strapless maxi dress with boho style.  The long full dress has a tall ruffle at the bottom and an easy elastic casing across the top.  Use a scarf or belt to cinch it in …

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Colleen from The Magic Bean shares a free printable on her blog for making this super cute Kokeshi Doll.  You can print the panels directly onto fabric using your inkjet printer and printable fabric.  Because all of the features are …

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I have a handful of sheer shirts in my closet that I never wear.  I love the cut and design of the shirts, but I can’t stand wearing tops that show my bra lines.  I feel so… exposed.  And frankly, …

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Hanni from Hannicraft created this clever fabric book as an earring organizer.  You attach your earrings to the “pages” inside the book.  This is a great idea for storing a lot of earrings in a small space!  Get the tutorial

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Christie from Joyfoolery shares a tutorial for making her Peg Apron.  The half-apron has a large pocket in just the right spot to keep your clothespins handy while you’re hanging clothes out to dry on the line.  Get the tute

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Sarah from Sew Is Me created a special cushion for her young daughter to sit on while reading her books, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  It includes a handle on one side so she can carry …

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Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how she used some of the novelty Very Hungry Caterpillar fabric to make this sweet toy for her young son.  It’s a large caterpillar softie, and a set of pictures of the foods he …

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Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how she made this tiered cardigan.  It’s made from a lightweight jersey knit fabric, with strips of fabric layered down the front.  Her layers are left flat, but you could use ruffles instead if …

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Jennifer from Two Butterflies shares a cool idea on her blog for dressing up a plain cardigan.  She replaced the individual buttons down the front with clusters of small buttons grouped to look like flowers.  How cute is that!!  Read

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Sally Ann shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to repair a rip in a pair of jeans.  The tutorial is the first in her Sewing With Love series all about sewing for your boyfriend or significant other.  Get the

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Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial at Ruby Jean showing how to make a cute pillow cover for Valentine’s Day.  The square pillow cover is quick to make.  Red and pink squares are appliqued across the front in a random pattern that …

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Maureen Cracknell Handmade is giving away a set of 9 fat quarters from The Intrepid Thread.  The fat quarter set is in a gorgeous palette of aqua, orange, and gray.  (It reminds me of a beachy sunset!)  The giveaway ends Sunday, …

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Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a Valentine’s shirt that a little boy would love.  Instead of the hearts and pink and glitz that we normally associate with Valentine’s …

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Bridgit from Wag Doll shows how to make a drawstring pouch to hold your special jewelry.  Small pockets all around the inside of the pouch give individual spaces to hold your smaller pieces, while your larger pieces of jewelry are …

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Jo Connolly from Seedlings Sewing Patterns has a free pattern to make her Happy Puffy Flowers.  They’re made from little bits of fabric, so it’s perfect for using up scraps left over from another project.  You can use it as …

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