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Rian from Presser Foot shows how she took in the sides of a too-large wrap dress in order to make it fit her. A simple fix like this means that you aren’t limited to just your size when looking for… Read more ... 
Kerry from 6 Berries offers a tutorial for making a drawstring cloth gift bag, just in time for your Christmas wrapping. These are so cute! The little ring of patchwork around the top of the bag is the perfect spot… Read more ... 
Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns shows how to turn a button-down shirt into this drawstring “pajama bag”, just the right size for gifting pajamas under the Christmas tree. The shirting fabric gives it a crisp, classic feel. And because it’s… Read more ... 
Debra from Creative Ramblings shows how to make these pretty angel ornaments from lace trim. Different styles and sizes of laces create different shapes and styles of angels. Make up a bunch for some last-minute ornaments, or use them as… Read more ... 
Beccy from Wipster shares a tutorial for making this braided dog toy. Instead of using store-bought rope, she braids strips of old t-shirts. This is a great last-minute gift for any dog owners on your holiday shopping list. Go to … Read more ... 
Vicki from Spun Sugar Quilts shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this baby doll bunting. Your little girl or guy can use it to keep her (or his) baby doll warm during the cold winter… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Cre8tive Designs guest blogs on Dollar Store Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make this Christmas card holder from a placemat. Decorative thumbtacks attach the cards to the holder. This is a quick and easy sewing project,… Read more ... 
Susan from crafterhours wanted to give her young daughter a locket, but was afraid that she’d swallow the small pendant. Creative sewing mama that she is, she set about to make an alternative version out of fabric. She calls her… Read more ... 
Carrie from Making Lemonade shares a no-sew tutorial for this onesie decorated to look like a Christmas present. What a fun idea for baby’s first Christmas! Go to the tutorial.
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Every year I have these visions of perfectly wrapped Christmas presents with beautiful handmade tags. And every year the reality of the hustle and bustle sinks in and I end up with hum-drum wrapping using store-bought tags or folded over… Read more ... 
Cathe Holden from Just Something I Made shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these super cool cases for an iPod Touch or iPhone. Make it from plain leather, or use t-shirt transfer to add cool designs to the… Read more ... 
Becca from Blue Cricket Designs guest blogs over at Fireflies and Jellybeans with a tutorial showing how to turn a women’s skirt into a girl’s dress. This is a quick, easy refashion project. Get the how-to.
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Krista from Look Ma No Patterns shares a tutorial and free pattern for making this garland of felt Matryoshka dolls. This is a great project for little scraps of favorite fabrics and ribbons that you can’t bear to throw out. … Read more ... 
These felt crayon rolls by Cindy from Skip to My Lou are just the thing for last-minute gifts for kids. They feature a pocket for a small notepad and slots for 8 crayons. And being made from felt means no… Read more ... 
Sew4Home offers a tutorial for making these eye pillows. They’re made from small cuts of finer fabrics (such as silks and velvets), so you can give a luxe gift without the gigantic pricetag. Go to the tutorial.
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