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Kellie from Make It From Scratch shows how to make a scarf and a pair of mittens out of fleece. Fleece is relatively inexpensive and a very forgiving fabric, making this a good project for a beginning sewer. Go to … Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make this lovely pinafore-style pillow cover. Buttons, straps, and a bit of eyelet make it look like a little dress wrapped around a pillow. Go to the tutorial.
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Jessica from Rory Jessica Sadie shares a tutorial showing how to make this peek-a-boo board, perfect for little hands and curious minds. Brightly colored fabric flaps lift to reveal a picture (or another fabric print) underneath. There are clear pockets… Read more ... 
Fabric is the star in this festive fall wreath, with stuffed fabric pumpkins and fused fabric leaves. Small Fry & Co. shares a tutorial for making one. Get the how-to.
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Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows how to make this simple t-shirt tunic with a ruffled Elizabethen style collar. I’m loving the large ruffles at the neckline!! Go to the tutorial.
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Head over the M&J Trimming to find out how to give a classic shawl an edgier look with the addition of suede fringe trim and brass nailheads. Very cool! Go to the tutorial.
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If the lining on your bag won’t stay put, then you might need to tack it down. {Keyka Lou Patterns} shows you how to do it. Go to the tutorial.
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There is just about nothing better than a pair of jeans that fits. Because everyone’s body is shaped differently, in order to make a pair of jeans that really fits you’ll need to make some alterations to the pattern. Jennifer… Read more ... 
Alyssa Devanny from Refashion shares a tutorial on Craft Leftovers showing how to make the classic pillowcase dress. Some styles just never go out of fashion! Go to the tutorial.
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Hannah from knick knacks & ric rac shares a tutorial for making this dirndl clothespin bag. Cuteness!! Go to the tutorial.
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Sew to Speak shows how to make this darling little backpack. It was designed with the younger elementary-aged set in mind – children who wouldn’t necessarily be carrying large numbers of thick books, but who still need a convenient way… Read more ... 
Alexis from My Mama Made It shows how to make this lovely fabric flower corsage pin. She was inspired by a shirt she saw in a J. Crew magazine. The flowers are made up of strips of fabric cut from… Read more ... 
Making curtains is no small undertaking. The sewing itself doesn’t tend to be complex, but the volume of sewing (and fabric) makes this a significant project. Which is all the reason why you want your curtains to actually fit when… Read more ... 
Su from Vively Online shares a tutorial for making a reversible beret. This would make a great addition to your fall wardrobe! Go to the tutorial.
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Dana from MADE tells how she made this shirred dress for her little girl out of an adult button-down shirt. Get the how-to.
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