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Agy from Green Issues shows how to make a 2-D Christmas tree using stash fabric and three clothes hangers. This is a fun solution for a small apartment that has no room for a full tree, or perhaps to use… Read more ... 
If you sew your own lingerie, or have been wanting to start sewing your own lingerie, check out the lingerie sewing links over at CraftStew. These links point to free patterns for bras, panties, camisoles, etc. See the list at … Read more ... 
Starting a seam on a thick fabric can be tricky. If the feed dogs can’t start the fabric moving, then you end up with all your stitches in one spot. This can lead to thread jams or, worse yet, your… Read more ... 
As part of her Handmade Hanukkah series, Jaime from Prudent Baby offers a tutorial for this pom pom fleece hat. This is a quick, easy sewing project, perfect for a last minute gift. Go to the tutorial.
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Hannah from While They Sleep shows how she turned a pair of maternity pants into two skirts to fit her twin toddler daughters. If you don’t have old maternity pants within easy reach, you can do this with any pair… Read more ... 
How many lovely, drapey fabrics have been banished to the back of your sewing closet just because you dreaded putting a hem on it? A rolled hem would do the trick, but who wants to do that much hand sewing? … Read more ... 
In spite of the toy store aisles packed with babydolls, it’s surprisingly difficult to find clothes for a doll. The ones you do find are usually expensive but made cheaply. That’s why I was so happy to see this tutorial… Read more ... 
Mairuru shows how to make these flower coasters, all with handstitching. Handstitching means this is a portable project, so take it with you while the kids are in their gymnastics lessons or while you’re in the waiting room at the… Read more ... 
Cut Out + Keep user carlyjcais shows how to turn 2 men’s dress shirts into one babydoll dress. The ruffled hem and the tie straps adds a feminine touch. Judging from the picture, this looks like it’s a fairly short… Read more ... 
Threads Magazine shares a tutorial for installing a decorative zipper. See how to do it.
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Instructables user miclavcic shows how to make a bag blanket for a stroller. This wrap-around blanket keeps the cold air out and won’t fall off of your stroller. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from miclavcic on Instructables]
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Blanche from Just Tutorials shares a free pattern and a tutorial for this fairytale Christmas stocking, perfect for the little girls. So cute! Go to the tutorial.
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Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows how to make an aromatherapy hot bag. Go to the tutorial.
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Wooni from Made by Wooni has undertaken an ambitious project. She’s creating a softie that corresponds with each letter in the Spanish alphabet. She’s calling them Alphamales (pronounced Alpha-mall-ease) and will produce an ultra short book for each softie. Read … Read more ... 
Petrina McDonald from trini bean shows how to make these hanging pyramid pouches. Hang one on your tree and hide a little treat inside. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Petrina McDonald]
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