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Instructables user Rachel shows how to make a perfectly fitting bra. I have not been brave enough to try this myself, but I have heard that it’s not as difficult as it sounds. Go to the tutorial.
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Whether you’re cutting something on the straight grain, or need to offset a pattern piece at an angle from the straight grain, knowing where the threads run is crucial to the success of many sewing projects. Wee Folk Art shows… Read more ... 
You can grab a sneak peek at Amy Butler’s newest line over at The Fat Quarter Shop. The name of the line is Love, and it’s due out in December. I know what’s going on my Christmas list… Link … Read more ... 
You may think there’s not much that can be made with a 5-inch square of fabric, but when you collect a stack of 5-inch fabric squares (a charm pack) it turns out that there’s a lot you can do with… Read more ... 
In their article, Understanding Filler Materials, the folks at Sew4Home discuss the many options for stuffing handmade pillows. Go to the article.
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Have you seen those snuggle chairs and sensory beanbags such as Kloudsac that… Read more ... 
Christine from Christine Sews made this flirty peasant top from a man’s dress shirt. The grosgrain ribbon adds a feminine touch to the more masculine fabric. Get the tutorial.
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When I was pregnant with my daughter, I wanted some hot pink crib or cot sheets for her nursery. The only problem was, that year there weren’t any to be purchased in the store. It turns out that fitted crib… Read more ... 
Pam from Pam Kitty Morning shares a tutorial on Moda Bakeshop for this ruffled lampshade. If you use a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) pack of fabric, you can skip all the cutting and go straight to the sewing. Go to … Read more ... 
Vanessa from V and Co. shows how to make a toddler dress out of a woman’s skirt. What a great idea! Get the tutorial.
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Ellen from The Long Thread shares a gem of a project with this pouch shaped and embellished like a little house. The roof of the house is the flap of the pouch. Adorable!! Get the how-to.
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Help usher in the new fall season with this a pretty fall garland. Roots and Wings Co. shows how to make one with fall leaves and fabric pumpkins. Get the tutorial.
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The next time you have a special present for someone, try gifting it in a pretty little fabric gift bag. Not only can the bag be kept and reused, the fact that it’s handmade lends a more personal feel. Nikki… Read more ... 
The folks at Sew4Home continue their Stylish Baby Nursery series with a wall art project perfect for the fabric left over from other projects in this series. In this tutorial, they show how to frame the fabric in embroidery hoops. … Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made these fabric stencils, but instead of cutting the shapes out herself she used paper punches from her scrapbooking supplies. Brilliant! Read how she did it at Lil Blue Boo.
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Small Dreamfactory shares a pattern and tutorial for making this super cute whale softie. Go to the pattern and tutorial.
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Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on… Read more ...