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One of the easiest ways to add a personal touch to a garment or accessory is to add a custom iron-on patch or applique. Kellie from Rice Babies shows how she creates the shapes for these appliques. Go to the … Read more ... 
Meg from Fashioned by Meg shares her knowledge of sergers with an article on Sew, Mama, Sew! blog. If you’re considering buying a serger, or if you have a serger that you haven’t quite conquered yet, this article… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make these fabric ID tags. Use them on your luggage, on diaper bags, on anything that needs a little bright label. Go to the tutorial.
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This gardening apron will keep all your tools handy when you’re working in the garden. Wiener Dog Tricks shows how to make one. I love the repurposed jeans pockets! Go to the tutorial.
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Sarah Fielke shows how to make a patchwork fabric kite on The Last Piece. A handmade kite like this has way more personality than the plastic dollar store versions. Get the how-to.
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Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a D-ring belt from empty juice pouches. So clever! Go to the tutorial.
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Britt from Cucumbersome used highlighters to put a new twist on her black & white toile pillow. The splash of the bright colors brings an element of whimsy to the sweet print. Read more at her blog.
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LiEr from ikat bag shows how she makes these bun makers. The wires inside allow you to twist them around your hair for easy summer hair styling.
As per her, these seem to hold the hair much better when in… Read more ... 
Who says monsters are all scary and ugly? This guy is all cuteness!! Find out how to make him with a tutorial by Nina. Get the how-to.
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My Mama Made It shows how to make this super sweet bubble dress for a little girl. Go to the tutorial.
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This hooded blanket is just what your little girl needs to cuddle her baby doll. Sparkle Power! shows how to make one. Get the how-to.
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Gwen from After the Dress shares the latest in her “How Much Fabric?” series, with her table showing how much fabric it takes to make an average dress. Given the wide variety in dress styles, she includes examples of dresses… Read more ... 
Just in time for the 4th of July, Moda Bake Shop shows how to make this patriotic star pillow. Go to the tutorial.
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Summertime in the southern United States brings high temperatures and even higher humidity levels. Just walking to your car will leave you a big, sweaty puddle.
During these months, I don’t go anywhere without a hair scrunchie in my purse. … Read more ...