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Delicate fabrics make such exquisite garments, but they can be more than difficult to cut accurately. See these tips for cutting delicate fabrics from Sew Tessuti.… Read more ... 
A plain-Jane lampshade gets a made over into a kicky peek-a-boo shade with this tutorial from Prettty Ditty. I love the dimension and how the bright printed fabrics peek out of from the plain muslin “windows”. Get the tute!… Read more ... 
Here’s a neat way to add some extra “punch” to your fabrics. Use rub-ons that are designed for scrapbooking and papercrafting. Get the scoop from the Hambly Screen Prints blog. Note that they do say that the technique doesn’t… Read more ... 
Summerset at Pins and Needles blog has posted the final installment in her series on tracing patterns from magazines. Part III is the wrap-up for the series. Thank you Summerset for posting this series!… Read more ... 
Let’s face it. Maternity pants are more about function than style, and that’s especially true of the elastic band. It’s gotta be there. It’s gotta stretch. But does it have to be ugly? Christy from Christy’s Creations doesn’t think so. … Read more ... 
Summerset of Pins and Needles has posted the next installment in her blog series on tracing patterns from magazines. Go read Part II: Actually Getting to Trace.… Read more ... 
The Everything Pocket Bag, designed by Chickpea Sewing Studio, really can be used for just about everything. The Everything Pocket Bag is basically a large fabric pocket with a button closure and a wrist strap. You can make one… Read more ... 
If you want to add a chin strap to a hat but don’t want the awkward knot in the cord, check out this tip from Noiledotnet. She uses a bead instead of the knot. Read more about it.… Read more ... 
Ahhh… the boxy polo shirt. It seems everyone has at least one in their closet, usually emblazoned with a school or company logo. Now, with this tutorial from This Mama Makes Stuff, you can refashion your boxy polo so… Read more ... 
If you’re making an unlined garment, consider using Hong Kong seams to hide the raw edges. Bunny at La Sewista! has a tutorial to demystify this seam finish.… Read more ... 
Pattern magazines are chock-full of inspiration and new clothing styles, but I’ve always been intimidated at the prospect of having to trace my own pattern out of the pages. Luckily, Summerset Banks at Pins and Needles has just started a… Read more ... 
I love this leaf-shaped drawstring bag designed by Jessica of Zakka Life! It features stitched veining, the tear drop shape, and simple lines. Don’t you love it, too? She’s made a tutorial so you can make one for yourself… Read more ... 
A recessed zipper is a nice way to add a zipper to a bag. My Spare Time has a great tutorial showing how to add this feature. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
