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Gina Michele shows how you can make this leather headband. I’m loving it out of red! You can make it from scraps of leather. You could probably get all the leather you need from this project by repurposing a leather… Read more ... 
Heather from The Lovely Cupboard used lengths of ribbon to create a beautiful table runner. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it. Go to make one, with no sewing required. The ribbon streamers are attached… Read more ... 
Daniella from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making her lovely Paula Dress. It has a figure flattering surplice bodice and circle skirt. The waist has pretty detail with rows of pleats. It’s a versatile style, one… Read more ... 
Caitlin from Merry Thought shows how you can make this simple leather wallet. It would make a great Father’s Day gift! It has just two pockets – one to hold credit cards and ID, and one to hold some folded… Read more ... 
Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can use her scrap fabric twine (tutorial here) to make a spiral mat. She made a bunch of smaller mats and then joined them to make a larger cluster to make a… Read more ... 
You can find a tutorial for making these fun felt and fabric flowers over at Paper and String. They’re so bright and happy! And there’s no limit to combinations of shape and color. Add some colorful buttons for extra dimension. … Read more ... 
Liz from Cotton & Curls shares a tutorial for making this gorgeous maxi skirt in just 4 easy steps. The long gathered skirt is soft and flowy, especially if you go with the optional slits. It’s made from a lightweight… Read more ... 
I like to think of myself as a pretty decent photographer. I know all about ISO, shutter speed, and focal length to get a good exposure. I have a fancy camera. But when it’s time to document clothing I make… Read more ... 
Mollie from Wild Olive shows how to make this cute turtle screen cleaner for your tablet. She designed it as a Father’s Day gift for her dad, who loves using his tablet, but it’s a fun and practical accessory for… Read more ... 
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can make this strapless chevron dress out of a couple of basic t-shirts. It’s a quick, easy project that requires only a few basic seams, plus… Read more ... 
Lexi from Lexi Made shows how to make this drop waist sundress for a little girl. I love the carefree look of this little dress! It’s perfect for summer adventures and laid back days! It has a loose A-line shape,… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make their Gypsy Romance Soft Shoulder Bag. It’s a tote style bag pieced from smaller cuts of coordinating prints, with pom poms around the top for a happy, quirky trim. It has boxed bottoms and lightweight… Read more ... 
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. . shows how you can make a zippered bag using a quilt-as-you-go technique. The quilting is a pretty detail that also adds shaping to the bag. The piecing makes this a fun scrap-busting project! … Read more ... 
Nancy Zieman shows how she created this trio of pillows, each with its own personality. Her tutorial starts with the basics of making pillows and then tells how to make the variations you see here. One is a plain pillow… Read more ... 
Deanna from Sew McCool shares a free pattern for making the cutest little panda sleep mask. She made it for her daughter, so it’s sized to fit a child. For safety reasons, she recommends only giving one to an older… Read more ... 
