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Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution: Dozens of Ways to Turn Denim Cast-Offs into Fashion Must-Haves, has just launched her new blog, Jean Repair. Jean Repair will explore the many ways to mend and manipulate this fabric, using the… Read more ... 
Bethany from Craftopia shares a tutorial for appliquing an oversized lace bow to a sweater. The flat applique (rather than an actual giant tied bow) makes a statement without overdoing it. Don’t have a sweater handy? I bet this would… Read more ... 
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she transformed a man’s dress shirt into a pencil skirt. I love that the stripes on the shirt work so well on the skirt! Go to the tutorial.
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Christine from From an Igloo made this keepsake Hug Pillow for her sister-in-law as a “miss you” gift. The appliques are the handprints of all her children (her sister-in-law’s nieces and nephews), so the pillow serves as a long-distance hug. … Read more ... 
If you’re not the type to give flowers and syrup-py sweet messages, how about giving a tattoo-inspired Mother’s Day card instead? lovely bud shows how to make one. Stenciling and stitching recreate the all-time greatest tribute tattoo to our maternal… Read more ... 
Diane Gilleland shares a tutorial over at CraftZine for making this garden tool caddy. Made from oilcloth, it’s easily hosed off when it gets dirty. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from CraftZine]
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This retro-style apron by Sew4Home makes me sooo happy! I’m loving the bias tape edging and the flounce at the bottom. The shape and the prints theychose make me want to bust out a pair of high heels to wax… Read more ... 
Megan Nielsen shows how easy it is to turn a pair of leggings into a pair of knee socks. Go to the tutorial and see how she does it.
[photo from MeganNielsen.com]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, legging, knee-high, knee, sock, tights[/tags]… Read more ... 
Head over to Sew Much Ado to find out how to make these number flashcards from felt. The bright colors and soft fabric make learning numbers fun! Eyelets in the corner allow you to store them on a ring. Go … Read more ... 
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home joins the Celebrating Mom fun with a guest post over at Ruffles and Stuff. She shows how to make this pretty summer bag. The simple shape gives you the opportunity to embellish the… Read more ... 
Dana from MADE continues the Celebrating Mom series with a tutorial showing how to make this pretty summer scarf. Made from a lightweight fabric, it’s the perfect accessory for your summertime outfits. Make one for Mom, and one for yourself… Read more ... 
Cut Out + Keep user Rosie M. shows how to turn a plain boxy t-shirt into this fabulous tunic dress. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Rosie M. on Cut Out + Keep]
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You can find a free pattern and instructions for making these birdie and fish fleece pillows over at Better Homes & Gardens. Go to the pattern and instructions.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing… Read more ... 
If you’ve got a plain black suitcase, then you know how difficult it can be to tell your suitcase apart from all the other plain black suitcases in the baggage claim area. Craft Apple shows how to make a round… Read more ... 
Lisa Cox shares a tutorial for this Breakfast in Bed ensemble over at QFD Creative. The ensemble includes everything you need to set a pretty tea tray – a crochet-edged fabric napkin, an appliqued tray cloth, and a patchwork… Read more ... 
