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Unable to find a sleep sack that was long enough for her tall toddler, Confessions of a Sewing Dork created this sleep sack. Not only did she create a sleep sack that fit her child, she did it for only… Read more ... 
Cold grey winter days are made warmer and happier with a fun fleece hat. Lisa from Infarrantly Creative shows how to make this fleece “pigtail” hat, aptly named because of the two fleece tassels that hang from the top. Her… Read more ... 
Jenjen from Tatertots and Jello shows how to make this burlap valance. Wouldn’t this look pretty hanging in your kitchen window? You can complete the project without any sewing involved. Go to the tutorial.
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Mairuru shows how to make this pincushion with a leather base. Go to the tutorial.
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Joanna from Chubby Hobby shares a tutorial for making this passport cover from scrap fabrics. This case has pockets for holding two passports, as well as driver’s license and other important travel papers. Get the how-to.
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Anjeanette from Roots and Wings Co. shares a Thanksgiving project to encourage thoughtfulness and gratitude. Her Thankful Turkey is a felt turkey with little pockets on each of his feathers. Use the pockets to hold slips of paper with thoughtful… Read more ... 
Candy corn is an almost-universal Halloween favorite. Now in addition to real at-them-till-you’re-sick candy corns, you can make these oversized candy corn softies with a tutorial from Jess at The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie. Get the how-to… Read more ... 
The first step to learning to sew is to make friends with your machine. All those moving parts and dials can be overwhelming at first, but once you know what they’re used for then you’ll know how to make your… Read more ... 
zakka life shares a tutorial and pattern to make this barrette holder in the shape of a Chinese lantern. Not only will it look pretty hanging on your daughter’s wall, but it will help organize her hair accessories. Go to … Read more ... 
Care from Obsessively Stitching rounds out her Red Riding Hood finger puppet series with a tutorial showing how to make a woodsman finger puppet. Look at his little hat – it’s made from the tip of a glove. Brilliant! Go … Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how she made this fancy dress for her daughter out of a larger thrifted skirt. I love the detailing at the bottom of the skirt! It’s just a little extra effort to make the… Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made this gorgeous ring bearer pillow embellished with a large satin flower. The center of the flower showcases her grandfather’s Navy pin. She wrote up a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to… Read more ... 
Karlene from Karlene’s Workshop shows how she made this tiered circle skirt for her daughter’s fairy costume. I bet this twirls beautifully! Don’t keep this to the costume bin, though. This style would be great for everyday and dressy wear… Read more ... 
Wendy from Old Days – Old Ways shows how she made this backpack for an 18″ doll from a small handbag she found at the dollar store. Great idea! Go to the tutorial.
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Ashley from Make It and Love It follows up her Tinkerbell costume tutorial with instructions for making this super cute Peter Pan costume. Go to the tutorial.
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