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Candace from Sparkle Power! shows how to make this ruffle top for girls. This is such a classic style! Once you know how to make one, it will be a “go to” top style for years. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
You can find out how to make a patchwork lanyard at Fireflies and Jellybeans. Practical AND pretty! Go to the tutorial.
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Rachel from Heart of Light shares a tutorial on 100 Layer Cake for making this ethereal ruffled petal belt. This easy-to-make accessory can add this season’s flavor to last year’s dress or tunic. Go to the tutorial.
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this girl’s legging/skirt combo from a pair of adult shirts. This is such a great idea! Go to the tutorial.
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Head over to Singer Sewing Co. to find a tutorial for this Royal Flush swimsuit cover-up. This cover-up was the winning entry of the Singer & CRAFT Swimsuit Cover-up Contest. (Check out the other winners here.) It features a… Read more ... 
Amy from Progressive Pioneer shares a tutorial on Make and Takes for making your own reusable lunch set. Think about the waste that can be reduced by using reusable items in your child’s school lunches! They show you how to… Read more ... 
Pom pom trim, AKA dingleberries, create a whimsical edging for these decorative throw pillows. Sew4Home shows how to make them. Go to tutorial.
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Ashley from Make It and Love It shares her favorite method for turning a long, thin tube rightside out. If turning a tube turns you into a cursing seamstress, give her method a try. Go to her tutorial.
Jennifer from Frugal Front Porch shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch for making this denim wallet. She made it from upcycled denim from an old pair of jeans. Get the how-to.
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Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to add subtle elegance to an inexpensive lampshade. She puts it in the machine and stitches it! Find out how she does it.
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Threads Magazine shows how to make slotted seams. A slotted seam allows a strip of fabric underneath to peak through. Go to the tutorial for this cool seam finish.
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If your kiddo is serious about his art, then he might need an apron like this one. It includes pockets sized just right for holding crayons within easy reach. Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make one. Get the … Read more ... 
The Homemaking Honeys show how to sew up a perfect solution for the inevitable car litter. It’s a trash bag that hangs from the back of the front seat. Go to the tutorial.
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Rather than spending the holiday season frantically sewing your Christmas decorations, why not get a head start now and save your sanity? Sew4Home shows how to make these adorable stockings. With the curly toes and pointed cuffs, they look like… Read more ...