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These pretty little pincushions by Some Art Mama are so simple to sew, they can be made with just 4 seams. You can find out how to make them at her blog, Some Art Talk. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Christina from 3 Sweet P’s shows how you can make this pretty dress just by adding some fabric to the bottom of a t-shirt. I’m loving the dropwaist tiered skirt! Go to the tutorial.
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Ashley from Make It and Love It proves that cute sewing projects aren’t just for the little girls. She shares a tutorial showing how you can make a pair of pants for a little boy out of a pair of… Read more ... 
Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shows how to make a gathered fabric pumpkin softie. Make a batch and decorate with them from now until Thanksgiving. Go to the tutorial.
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Zura from Sew Retro Chic! shows how to make this mod shirred halter top for girls. The shirring at the neck is really lovely, and so NOW! If you have a little fashionista at your house, she needs one of… Read more ... 
Whosies shares a free pattern for this super cute bat softie at her blog, Whosies… Written Whatnots. These little guys are perfect for Halloween, of course, but don’t limit yourself. How about a happy little yellow bat with daisies on… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how you can make this pretty patchwork duvet cover. Very cool! Go to the tutorial.
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Chica from Chica and Jo shows how she used scraps of fleece left over from a Halloween costume to make a coordinating pony tail ribbon. Get the how-to.
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It’s less than a week until Halloween, but there’s still time to make a quick Halloween trick-or-treat bag. Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how you can make one in 5 minutes. She starts with a Halloween-themed tea towel. Go to … Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make this woven ribbon camera strap. Look at all the colors and patterns! She made it from all of her scrap ribbon. Go to the tutorial.
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Jess from The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie shows how to make a button down shirt with a mandarin collar for little girls. No one will believe you when you say that you made it – and without… Read more ... 
Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to make this super sweet twirl-licious tutu skirt for a little girl. The rows of ruffles add poofiness to the full skirt. I don’t know a single little girl who wouldn’t love to spin… Read more ... 
Wendy from Old Days – Old Ways shows how you can make this messenger bag for your favorite 18″ doll. She started with a little handbag that she found at the dollar store. Go to the tutorial.
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Judy Neukam shares a video tutorial at Threads Magazine’s website showing how to create a perfect dart. AND she does it without using a ton of marking tools. The result is an accurate, smooth dart without a ton of muss… Read more ... 
54 Stitches shows how to take your scrap fabrics and turn them into a fun playmat for children. Her example shows how to make a farm scene, but you could easily adapt this same process to make a scene compatible… Read more ...