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Lola Nova shows how to make this fun wallet, perfect for on-the-go summertime activities. The small pockets are perfect for credit cards, business cards, and folded money.
Raid your scrap basket and make the different pieces from different prints for… Read more ... 
Jill from Homemade by Jill guest posts on U Create with a tutorial showing how to recreate your child’s silhouette on a decorative throw pillow. What a great way to remember what your child looked like when she was little! … Read more ... 
A Spoonful of Sugarshows how she did a little gender reassignment surgery on a pair of PJs. She takes a pair of ready-made men’s PJs (because they’re so much cheaper than women’s – what’s up with that??) and adds… Read more ... 
I love my serger, but I have to admit that I’m not very adventurous with it. I can never seem to remember which settings produce which kinds of seams. I obviously need a serger cheat book like the one … Read more ... 
Ruffles, ruffles, ruffles! Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows you how to make a pair of baby bloomers loaded with ruffles. Go the the tutorial.
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Sew4Home shows how to make a basic square throw pillow. Toss a couple on a couch or bench for an instant update to your decor. Go to the tutorial.
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Editor’s note: The blog linked to in this post is no longer available. Christine from Christine Sews shows how to attach lip cord to a sewing project. Go to the tutorial.
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Dollar Store Crafts shows how to make this passport organizer from a dishtowel. It includes a space for your passport, as well as slots to hold the credit cards and cash that you’ll need on your trip. Go to the … Read more ... 
Calli from Make It Do shows how to make this lavendar eye pillow. Use it cold to relieve puffiness around the eyes, or heat it up for a wonderful scent. Go to the tutorial.
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Confesssions of a Sewing Dork shows how to make a pair of baby bloomers from an adult t-shirt. This is a great use for those t-shirts that no longer fit because of said baby! Get the how-to.
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Sometimes a teeny tiny cute little pincushion is just not big enough. Moda Bake Shop shows how to make this giant pincushion. Get the tutorial.
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Looking for more Pincushion patterns? Check out this fun … Read more ... 
Keep a toothpick handy, no matter where you are are what you’re doing by adding toothpick pockets to your clothes and accessories. Snippets shows a variety of ways to wear a toothpick, whether it’s on a tank top, a dress… Read more ... 
Joanne from Craft Passion shares a tutorial for this frame purse clutch with a felt monkey applique. Yipes, he’s cute!!! Go to the tutorial.
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Kim from Uber Crafter shows how to make a pouch for your curling iron. It’s lined with heat resistant ironing board fabric so you don’t have to wait for your curling iron to cool before putting it away. Go to … Read more ... 
You can find a tutorial to make this ruffled strapless summer cami from a dress shirt over at Adventures in the Sewing Studio. It’s a fun new summer shirt in just a few hours. Get the how-to.
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