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Silje from We’re taking over the world and making it sooooo cute!!! shows how to make a quick wallet from felt. The edges of the felt won’t ravel, which means that you don’t have worry about finishing them. Go to … Read more ... 
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to turn a stuffed animal into a puppet. This is such a great idea! Go to the tutorial.
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Jenya from My Eva Foreva recycled plastic packaging to make these fruit and veggie bags, and wrote up a tutorial showing how she did it. Not only do they make use of recycled materials, but they’re machine washable should your… Read more ... 
Christina from 3 Sweet P’s shares a tutorial for making this reversible half-apron. Don’t let the “reversible” part fool you – this is actually a very simple project. Get the how-to.
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Verity from Made by Loulabelle shows how to make this pretty ribbon rose. Learn how to roll and fold and stitch the ribbon to bring it into a bloom, and then how to attach that to a pinback to make… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows a technique for creating crisp, clean corners on 1/4 narrow hems. A little fold on the diagonal keeps the raw edges from peeking out. Get the how-to.
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A button, some elastic, and a sharpie are all that you need to make this simple kid’s pretend watch. Gingham Cherry shows how to make one. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.
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Samster Mommy shows how to make this toddler tunic and matching bloomers out of terry cloth. The shirring on the top makes for an easy fit, and the terry is soft on a little one’s skin. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Mommabear from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how she made this sweater dress for her toddler out of an adult-sized sweater. I am SO going to have to try this! Think you want to try it, too? Go to the… Read more ... 
Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a free PDF pattern for this Traveler’s Tote Bag. The roomy bag will hold your traveling essentials, and the contrast panel on the outside is a pocket. Add a little pendant to make it… Read more ... 
Most bibs will keep the mess off of the front of baby’s shirt, but they won’t keep it out of their laps. That’s where a bib with a little pocket comes in handy. Ashley from Make It and Love It… Read more ... 
So you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and buy yourself a fancy schmancy, whizz bang, make-your-sewing-friends-jealous sewing machine. There are many models to choose from and they’re all loaded with features, features, features. Which features are a must? Which… Read more ... 
Vicki Welsh from Field Trips in Fiber has been using her scrap fabrics to make dog beds for her local animal shelter. I love this idea so much!! It made my heart sing a little to think about how her … Read more ...