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Relaby created this fun bag from two knit tops. So clever!! I love how she used the extra length of the inner top to make a set of pockets. Find out how she did it at Wardrobe Refashion or Relaby’s … Read more ... 
Beat the heat this summer with this cooling neckwrap. You can find out how to make one at The Small Object Steno Pad. Go to the tutorial.
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Dawn from Two On Two Off has been researching her options for waterproofing fabric. She bought several waterproofing products, tried them out, and reports the results. Read what she has to say about waterproofing products.
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Jordynn Mackenzie shows how to make a market tote from a pillow case. The tote is made to roll up and snap together for easy stashing when not in use. Go to the tutorial.
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kelly + olive shows how to make this fabulously ruffled pillow. Go to the tutorial.
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[via 30Days]
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Kathie Sever and Bernadette Noll from Future Craft Collective continue their Summer Camp series on Craftzine, this time with a tutorial for making a bag to hang from the handles of a scooter. Go to the tutorial.
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Why do pants manufacturers assume that every young girl should have a super-dooper-low-rise cut? Many parents feel that this results in too much skin peeking out between the bottom of her shirt and the top of her pants. Little Birdie … Read more ... 
Shirred tops are quick and easy summer sewing. Su from Vively Online shares her cheat sheet for figuring out the measurements and sewing your own shirred top. Get the cheat sheet.
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Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this hooded towel with bear ears. So snuggly! Go to the tutorial.
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Peacock Chic shows how she achieved a perfect buttonhole on stretch fabric using – of all things – paper towels. Get the how-t0.
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ModHomeEcTeacher shares a tutorial on Curbly for making your own oilcloth using linseed oil and heavy canvas or duck cloth. Go to the tutorial.
[via Craftzine]
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Sharp corner points can make or break the final look of your sewing projects, especially in areas like pockets, collars, or tote bag corners. Achieving crisp, clean corners requires precise clipping and turning techniques. This tutorial will walk you through… Read more ... 
Jill from Homemade by Jill has created the most wonderful Quiet Book for her son. Each page is filled with different quiet activities to entertain young hands and minds. She has provided templates for many of the pages she made,… Read more ... 
Made by Rae shows how to create a pleated pocket. The little pinch pleat adds shaping and style to a patch pocket. Add one to your next dress or purse project. I want to put pleated pockets on everything now! … Read more ... 
maximum RABBIT designs shows how to make this stacked doily and button brooch. Go to the tutorial.
For instant gratifiation, ou can also purchase these brooches already made from her Etsy shop and her Folksy shop.
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