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Is the lining on your purse looking a little worse for wear? Maybe a few ink pens have leaked, or perhaps a forgotten candy bar melted a little? Don’t trash the bag. Do a little lining switcheroo instead with this … Read more ... 
Boys are so often left out of the crafting world. We make purses, and dresses, and litttle frilly things for our little girls, but it’s a bit more difficult when it comes to the little boys. That’s why this taggie… Read more ... 
We just put our Christmas tree away last week, and we’re already seeing Christmas fabric for next year! This time it’s a sneak peek at the upcoming Flower Fairies fabric from Michael Miller. See the fabrics.… Read more ... 
This darling pincushion was made using a small empty can as a base. Laupre shows you how you can make one for yourself in her Tun Can Pincusion Tutorial. You’re not limited to tuna cans, though. Cat food cans… Read more ... 
I love this sewing project posted by Occasional Martha. She took an existing cami that was too short and made it even shorter, turning it into a mock-top. She still gets the benefit of the extra layer at the… Read more ... 
A roll-up mat is a perfect accessory for anyone who loves to work jigsaw puzzles. It provides a good surface for working the puzzle, but also allows you to roll the puzzle up out of the way when you’re not… Read more ... 
Michael Miller fabric’s at it again with another sneak peek! This time it’s a peek at the soon-to-be-released Jungle Jam fabric line. Go check it out.… Read more ... 
Look at this little fabric birdhouse made by Melissa Sue Stanley at art=love=life. The little round birdie is SO sweet, and his little house is just perfection. Notice the scalloped edge on the roof and the needlework vines and… Read more ... 
CraftStylish shows how to make this pin-up style apron from two napkins and a placemat. You’ll also need 1/2 yard of coordinating fabric for the ties. Tablecloth, anyone? Get the tutorial. A great way to use up vintage table… Read more ... 
The Purl Bee shows you how to make this cute but practical monk’s bag. I love the cross-body strap, as it distributes the weight more evenly. Get the tute and make one for yourself.… Read more ... 
Magnetic snaps add the “sexy cool” to any purse or wallet project. They’re easy to add, and Craft Apple shows you how in her tutorial on installing a magnetic snap.… Read more ... 
Aren’t these little fabric pockets the sweetest things? They’d be lovely stuffed with some Valentine goodies. The Happy Zombie shows how to make them. You can use them alone, or hang a bunch of them from a garland. Get the … Read more ... 
***Editor’s note*** The link posted in this article is no longer active. You can find a similar tutorial at eHow: How to Take in the Waist on a Pair of Blue Jeans I was a happy girl today when I… Read more ... 
Okay, I don’t own an iPod. I don’t even own a knock-off brand MP3 player. But if I did, I’d never let it run around naked; I’d make a cover for it using this tutorial offered by Made by Petchy… Read more ... 
