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Megan from Brassy Apple used zippers and shirring to transform this plain button-down shirt into a fabulous fitted shirt with flair. The metal from the zippers add an edgy feel, while the gathers and shirring keep it feminine. She shares… Read more ... 
Going swimming means carrying LOTS of stuff – towels, pool toys, flip flops, a snack, dry clothes to change into, etc, etc etc. To carry all of this stuff you need a really big bag! Jane from Maiden Jane offers… Read more ... 
Whimsy Couture shares a free Mother’s Day-themed applique pattern on her blog. Add this little message to a tea towel or apron for a quick little Mother’s Day gift. Go to the free applique.
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A sunny day is a good time for a park day, but often the warm sun makes the slide too hot to be used. Pony Tails & Fish Scales came up with a cool solution (no pun intended). She made… Read more ... 
Polly from Helping Little Hands shows how to make this reversible nursing cover. This would make an awesome present for a new mother! Go to the tutorial.
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Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar made this Baby Rockstar Dress for her little niece. The dress is actually two pieces which will allow for more flexibility as the baby grows. The top is a store-bought tank, and… Read more ... 
Did you know that you can use an embroidery machine to create custom party koozies? Debbie Cleek shows how with a downloadable tutorial at Totally Stitchin’. Get the project sheet.
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Since when did table linens become baby accessories? Since Leslie from Love-Knowledge Baby showed how to turn a placemat and a tablerunner into a Onbuhimo baby carrier, that’s when! (An Onbuhimo baby carrier is similar to a Mei Tai, but… Read more ... 
Rachael Merrick shares a tutorial over at QFD Creative showing how to make heating bag covers to keep your feet and toesies warm on cold nights. Just slip a heating bag into one of these covers (either a hot water… Read more ... 
If you’ve grown tired of the annual swimsuit shopping torture trek, then you might give it a go with making your own swimsuit. Erin from luck and bliss did just that, and wrote up a tutorial explaining how she did… Read more ... 
Khristina from Sew Prim Khris shares a tutorial for making this tote bag. The exterior pocket and handles allow for some fun mixing and matching of fabric prints. (I love the way patterns and colors play against each other when… Read more ... 
Cindy from Skip to My Lou shares a free pattern on her blog for this pleated zippered pouch. The pleats create visual interest, and they also allow for a fuller bottom to the pouch. Go to the tutorial.
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Sew4Home continues their Retro Fun series with a tutorial showing how to make these retro-inspired quilted oven mitts. Go to the tutorial.
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Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how to make these “you” and “me” accent pillows. Make a pair for your living room as a whimsical invitation for visitors to make themselves at home. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Kalleen from At Second Street guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a cap from a t-shirt. Flower embellishments right above the brim add a feminine touch. Go to the tutorial.
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