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These hot summer shorts by Jilian Dee just got added to my “must sew now” list. They’re made from a refashioned dress shirt. The button placket that goes down the middle of one of the legs is a stroke of… Read more ... 
Feed Dog tells how he created this portable ironing station to hold his iron and all of the associated ironing paraphernalia (starch, water bottles, pressing cloths, etc.). It’s created from items purchased inexpensively at IKEA. Find out how to make … Read more ... 
Jan from Daisy Janie shares a tutorial on Indie Fixx for making flower buds from scrap fabrics. Make a bunch and fill a vase! Get the how-to.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, flower, bud, scrap[/tags]… Read more ... 
Last week, Jessica from Happy Together refashioned a t-shirt into a ruffle dress for her little girl. She received so many compliments that she has written up a tutorial so others can make one as well. Not only does she… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a pretty hostess apron. Tie one on for your next party and serve your guests with style. Get the how-to.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, hostess, apron[/tags]… Read more ... 
Sue Daley Designs shows how to make this fabric basket with a hexagonal base. She designed it to be a thread catcher, but don’t limit yourself to the sewing room. This little basket would be pretty just about anywhere in… Read more ... 
I love the idea of using vintage tea towels as fabric, but the designs on some towels don’t lend themselves to being cut in the middle, or folded, or gathered. For those tea towels, a pillow may be just the… Read more ... 
Jill from Living My Simple Life shows how she transformed a dog food bag into this messenger bag. The strong graphic elements of the dog food bag give the messenger a hip, edgy look. Want to make one yourself? Go … Read more ... 
pompom rouge shows how to make this pinwheel to store your pins. It’s easier than it looks! Go to the tutorial.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, pinwheel, pincushion, pin[/tags]… Read more ... 
Instructables user passionfly shows how to cut apart an old pair of jeans in order to gain the most reusable pieces of denim. Go to the tutorial.
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Looking for more re-fashion patterns? Check these out… Read more ... 
Cathie Filian shows how to add some “cool” to a t-shirt or hoodie with reverse applique. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Cathie Filian blog]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, reverse, applique, t-shirt, tee, hoodie[/tags]… Read more ... 
LiEr from Ikat Bag has just finished up her blog series on summer skirts. The series of six tutorials show how to make a classic gathered skirt, a tiered skirt, a gathered panel skirt, a fitted panel … Read more ... 
Sometimes the simplest projects are also the most striking. This is certainly true with this bandana pillow by Cut Out + Keep user craftalien. The square pillow really shows off the detailing on the bandana. Get the how-to.… Read more ... 
Pickles shows how to make this hair band from old t-shirts. She cut long strips of knit and them knotted them like a friendship bracelet. Get the how-to.
[photo from Pickles]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, friendship, headband, hair, band, t-shirt,… Read more ... 
Jessica from Happy Together made this ruffled dress for her little girl – from a t-shirt. She cut a basic tank from the body of the tee, and then sewed ruffled strips down the chest. She also created a headband… Read more ...