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Jen from Grainline Studio shows how to make this lovely tasseled scarf. The chiffon is sheer, so she shows how to give it a narrow hem. Then, she shows how to make the tassels that she stitches to the ends. … Read more ... 
This beaded neckband is gorgeous! Head over to BurdaStyle to find out how to make one for the next top or dress you sew. Get the tute. [via MAKE]
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Leggings are a major part of my daughter’s wardrobe. I find myself becoming jealous of all her stretchy, comfortable, layering leggings. But seriously, where am I going to find leggings to fit mama’s curves? Miranda from One Little Minute shows… Read more ... 
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection shows how to make a tutu with a circle skirt. The layers of tulle cut in a circle shape gives it fullness without you having to pull a million gathers. Go to her tutorial… Read more ... 
Wendy from Old Days – Old Ways shows how to add a tulle ruffle to the petticoat of a party dress. That extra bit of tulle peeking out from the hem adds a little length (good for when the dress… Read more ... 
Miriam from Mad Mim continues the Stretch Yourself series on sewing knits with a tutorial showing how to add a peplum to a basic t-shirt pattern. She shows two variations – a straight peplum and one sewn on at an… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a small pouch to carry your eReader or tablet. A removable strap allows you to carry it over your shoulder, or tucked away in a larger bag. It has a zipper across the top to… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how she refashioned a basic gray sweatshirt into this 80’s-inspired off-the-shoulder sweatshirt with a shiny studded heart. No sewing is required. All you need is a pair of good scissors and some fusible studs. Get … Read more ... 
Head over to One Little Minute for a tutorial showing how to adapt a basic t-shirt pattern to turn it into a dress. She shows how to make a simple A-line t-shirt dress (wear it plain, or belted), but my… Read more ... 
These two-tone leggings by Disney of Ruffles & Stuff are so cool! She shares a tutorial showing how she made them. Go to her tute. [photo from Ruffles & Stuff]… Read more ... 
Melissa from Melly Sews kicks off a month long series at The Sewing Loft in which she’ll show you how to draft and sew her Perfect Pajama Pants. You’ll need a pair of pajama pants that fit the way you… Read more ... 
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a fleece ear warmer headband. It takes just a little bit of fleece, 1/8 yard or less, so you may have it already in scraps left over from previous fleece projects.… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made an itty bitty coat for her newborn baby girl. The fleece jacket is fully lined and has a collar. She drafted the pattern using a basic bodice and sleeve as a… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It must be reading my mind. Here I am in the middle of a doll clothes making binge, and she posts a tutorial showing how to make a gathered fabric and tulle skirt for… Read more ... 
When I bought a pair of metallic silver skinnies for my 9 year old daughter for Christmas, I remember thinking how unfair it was that they didn’t come in MY size, too. Lucky for me, Liz from Cotton & Curls… Read more ...