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Katja from maedchenmitherz shows how to make a zippered make-up bag that’s both pretty and practial. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from maedchenmitherz] Open Flat Drawstring Makeup Bag Sewing Tutorial Make 3 Makeup Bags from 1 Yard of Custom … Read more ... 
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a mat to sit under your sewing machine. A pocket hangs down over the front of the table to hold small sewing tools. A coordinating pin cushion provides a place to park… Read more ... 
Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom shows how to make this hobo-style dance bag stenciled with a ballet shoe (template provided). This is such a cute bag! The bag is just the right size to hold a couple of pairs of… Read more ... 
Lookie what came in the mail yesterday. More dollies! 6 more dollies, in fact. This brings our grand total for Dolly Donations to 34 DOLLIES. WOW! Y’all are awesome. 
These 6 dollies come from Kathy in Indiana. Each has its… Read more ... 
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how she made a fitted vinyl table cover with scalloped edge. With scalloped edge. I had to repeat the bit about the scalloped edge because it’s just so stinkin’ CUTE. Go … Read more ... 
I think that I shall never see, a Halloween costume as cute as a tree… Laura from Wilsons Etsy Storeshares a free tutorial on her blog for making a tree costume for a child. Check out the little stuffed… Read more ... 
Wide elastic waistbands are super popular right now. This is a good thing, because they’re one of the easiest ways to finish the waist of a skirt. The only problem is, there’s not much selection in terms of color. Do… Read more ... 
Crafty Staci shows how to sew a super cute trick or treat bag. The pleat at the center of the bag gives it more of a dressed up handbag feel, and it also allows for more fullness in the bag. … Read more ... 
AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters shows how to make these Ric Rac Burp Cloths. Squares of fabric prints are appliqued down and edged with ric rac for a quick but cute project. You can use any print for the appliqued… Read more ... 
Just in time for Halloween, Spartan Living shares a tutorial showing how to make this ladybug costume for a toddler, no sewing required. She made it from dollar store purchases plus items she had on hand, for a total cost… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a nursing cover to give privacy to breastfeeding mothers. It includes a little pocket where you can stash a small pack of baby wipes. Get the how-to from Sew4Home.
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Christine from From an Igloo joins Inspire to Create at Sew Chic & Unique with a tutorial showing how to make her Warm Winter Hat. Dragon or dinosaur spikes down the middle is sure to appeal to the boys. Of… Read more ... 
Jane from Maiden Jane and Gabrielle from i.Craft team up to show how to make a unique rug out of a coffee sack
. This is such a cool use for a repurposed coffee sack! Get a written how-to (with… Read more ... 
Heidi Kenney from My Paper Crane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of Ghosty Cozies to sit on a mantel or accent table. These guys are so cute, and also so easy to make! … Read more ... 
Candace from Sparkle Power shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this quilted throw pillow with big, bold stripes. Don’t worry if you don’t have any fabric with big stripes – the pattern is actually pieced from… Read more ... 
