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The Renegade Seamstress shows how she refashioned a large, rather shapeless blouse into this more fitted blouse with open top sleeves. What a transformation!! The more fitted shape is much more flattering! The open sleeves are just the right amount… Read more ... 
Michelle from Handmade Martini is guest blogging over at Welcome to the Mouse House today with a tutorial (and free pattern) for making a vintage-inspired head scarf. She gives the pattern for two versions of the scarf, on that is… Read more ... 
Taylor from Taylor Made shows how to make a cold pack disguised as a cute little fox. She calls him the Frozen Fox. He’s got fox eyes and a fox nose and a pair of fox ears, but his body… Read more ... 
Anne from WobiSobi knows how to reshape a basic t-shirt into fabulousness. Her latest t-shirt reinvention is over at I Love To Create where she shows how to make this strapless t-shirt top with painted metallic stripes. No sewing is… Read more ... 
Kathleen from Grosgrain shows how to use an unexpected material to make a pattern copy of a favorite garment. It’s….. aluminum foil!! The foil presses down on the garment and shows the seam lines. This method works best on… Read more ... 
When it comes to making doll clothes, it can be easy to get caught up in the world of frills and pink fabrics. But boy dolls deserve to look stylish too! And with the help of these 12 patterns, you’ll… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making this pretty little clutch pouch. It’s easy to make and doesn’t require much fabric. (Just 8″ x 11″ each for outer, lining, and fleece interfacing.) If you lined it… Read more ... 
Maz from Bee a Crafter shows how you can make a simple pencil pouch out of a scrap of denim. She got all the fabric she needed from the bottom portion of an old jean’s leg. It’s quick to sew… Read more ... 
Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios guest blogs at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom with a tutorial showing how to make this body pillow with a name appliqued across the front. It makes a cute focal pillow for a child’s… Read more ... 
Jane from Maiden Jane shows how to make a drawstring backpack out of an old sweatshirt. I love this idea!! The heavy sweatshirt material will make a sturdy backpack. If there’s a logo or pockets (or other details), they’ll look… Read more ... 
Natasha from Little Pink Monster had a t-shirt that was too big and shapeless for her, so she remade it into a much cuter crop top. She used a boxy crop cop that fit her as a guide, shortening it… Read more ... 
Elizabeth, The Hungry Octopus, shows how she fixed a wide elastic belt that was a bit too snug for her. Instead of wearing an uncomfortable belt, she pieced in some extra elastic to make it a little bit longer. … Read more ... 
Skip To My Lou shows how to make a lunch bag that you can decorate and redecorate to your heart’s content. That’s because it’s made out of chalkcloth. Brilliant!! Use chalk markers to decorate it for a semi-permanent design that… Read more ... 
Lisa from Mabey She Made It shares her secret for getting gorgeous gathers. Her method keeps the gathered fabric from shifting or smushing while she stitches it into a seam. It takes just a couple of extra steps, but the… Read more ... 
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial over at the Therm O Web blog showing how to make an apple keychain for back to school. They’re quick to make using HeatnBond to fuse the layers together. You can make… Read more ... 