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CraftyNest shares a pair of tutorials showing how to make these tote bags out of tank tops. One is made from a gathered tank and boasts a retty gathered bottom to match. The other is made from a plain tank,… Read more ... 
My daughter really gets into her art projects. Literally. When she’s done with a painting, there are usually at least three smudges of paint on her arms and her clothes. So I was happy when I saw that Ashley from… Read more ... 
Monica Solorio-Snow from Happy Zombie shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop for her Little Poochie Bag. These miniature little tote bags are perfect for Halloween treats! You could also use them as small gift sacks, perhaps to… Read more ... 
For sewing and crafting on the go, Just Deanna has designed this simple art tote bag and shares a tutorial on her blog. There are pockets on the interior lining for scissors, pencils, sewing notions, etc. Simple button embellishments for… Read more ... 
Jenn from Frugal Front Porch shares a quick tutorial on Make It From Scratch showing how to turn old holey socks bound for the trash bin into facial cleaning pads. The ankle ribbing makes a scrubbie side, while the foot… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make this festive patchwork bunting for Halloween. You can get all the squares you’ll need for the patchwork out of one charm pack. Go to the tutorial.
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Head over to Sweet Tidings to enter a giveaway for some Japanese fabrics from Miss Matatabi. Four fabric sets will be given away, each to one lucky winner. These fabrics are truly delicious!! (Pictured here is the Lecien Kyoyasai… Read more ... 
Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make this zombie costume. The layers of shredded fabric give it a real spooky look. Her tutorial says it is for a baby, but I don’t see any reason why the same process… Read more ... 
Melissa from The Polka Dot Chair made these fabulous arm cuffs to finish out her daughter’s superhero costume. She shares a quick tutorial in case your superhero needs a pair, too. Go to the tutorial.
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Mairuru shows how to make a patchwork lanyard out of fabric scraps. I love the mix or color and pattern on the thin cotton straps! Go to the tutorial.
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You know your dog is just big ole teddy bear, but on Halloween let him pretend to be a much fiercer big, bad wolf. I love these faux fur wolf hoods featured at Craftzine! Who knows, maybe someone will fill… Read more ... 
Shelly from I Like the Way You Do… shows how she made this halter dress out of an adult ribbed tank top. She added some gathered organza to the bottom for the skirt. Very cool! Go to the tutorial.
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Sew4Home shows how to make this spooky patchwork bag for trick or treating. You can get all the fabric squares you need out of one charm pack, and still have a handful left over for other scrap projects. Go to … Read more ... 
Elizabeth Abernathy tells how she transformed a raglan sleeved sweater into a stylish shrug. This is so stinkin’ brilliant! You’ll need to start with a raglan sleeved sweater where the sleeves have been stitched in. See more photos and get… Read more ...