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Find out how to make this necktie purse with a tutorial from Craft Bits. The entire outer body of the purse is made from neckties. Go to the tutorial.
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Kellie from Oilcloth Addict shares a tutorial for making an oilcloth lining for a vintage picnic basket. The wrap-around interior lining includes pockets for silverware and other picnic essentials. Oilcloth is the perfect fabric choice for this project, too! Get … Read more ... 
Imagine Fabrics shows a neat way to make a keychain. They use a large flower from an Amy Butler print, but really any large scale design from any fabric would work. Get the tutorial.
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Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial for making this receiving blanket edged with ric rac. A great gift for any new mommy! Go to the tutorial.
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Instructables user madebytrish shares what she does with her fabric scraps. She sews them into cute fabric flower brooches. Get the how-to.
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Ripping Out Seams shares a free pattern for her latest bag design – The Strip Tease Bag. A round vinyl bottom and vinyl straps make for a strong bag. The pieced strips allow for many fun combinations of colors and… Read more ... 
This fitted tablecloth by Make and Takes is perfect for an outdoor table. She started with a storebought tablecloth (though you could also use a large piece of fabric) and then added elastic to keep the tablecloth from blowing away. … Read more ... 
Mairuru made these flying sarubobo. “Saru” means “monkey” in Japanese, and “bobo” means baby. I love the way the arms and legs are outstretched, like they’re floating through the air. See more photos on her blog.
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Instructables user Mary.Parry shows how to make this hanging travel organizer. It’s a sleeve that fits over a coat hanger that has a pocket to store your necessities. Get the tutorial.
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The next time you shorten a pair of jeans, or otherwise refashion or alter jeans, save your leftover denim. You can use it to make a cool wallet. Instructables user pkruep shows you how. The edges are not finished to… Read more ... 
Cutting mats are handy when cutting, but what to do with it when it’s not in use. Why not make a handy bag to carry and store your cutting mat? Find out how to make one from Christine Sews. … Read more ... 
Look at this hydrangea purse made by raycious! Each little blossom is accented with a yellow bead in the center. A drawstring at the top allows you to place your belongings inside the hydrangea-shaped bag. See more photos at her… Read more ... 
Does your little one love playing kitchen? No need for an expensive kitchen playset. Balancing Everything shows how to make this roll-up kitchen playmat. It stores easy, and travels even easier! Go to the tutorial.
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Miffy’s World shares a pattern for making this sweet twirly skirt with an little apron. She offers it as shareware. It’s free to download, but she does request a donation be made to MontroseAccess (an organization near and dear to… Read more ... 
Let’s face it. Your dad doesn’t need another tie for Father’s Day. At least not one that he wears around his neck. Instead, use a tie to make a cool gadget case to hold his cell phone, his iPod, his… Read more ...