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It takes just a few easy seams to turn a vintage pillowcase into a handy bed baddy! I’ve got a tutorial over at Bombshell Bling showing how. The bed caddy has two rows of pockets so you can hold books,… Read more ... 
Cyntia from My Poppet uses latch hook to create this shaggy pillow. The deep pile of the yarn gives it a luxurious texture. She shares a tutorial showing how she made it, including her trick for sewing the pieces together… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make a little girls triple layer ruffle skirt. You can make one in any size because she gives directions for figuring cutting dimensions based on your child’s measurements. Fabric requirements she… Read more ... 
Whether on a t-shirt or dress, drawstring gathers are a fun and trendy way to add shaping and texture to your clothes. It’s an easy addition to make to ready-to-wear clothing or on clothes that you’re sewing for yourself. BurdaStyle… Read more ... 
I’m always amazed at how much bias tape I can make from a single fat quarter. I’m pretty good at math, but trying to accurately estimate how many bias strips you can get from a cut of fabric is… Read more ... 
Rounded bag bottoms can be tricky to sew. You’re essentially sewing a closed circle of fabric around a curved line. It’s easy to let the curves trip you up, and then you end up with tucks and puckers. Mayra from… Read more ... 
This felt apple garland would be a lovely accent to a mantel or tablescape this fall. Heather from Heather Handmade shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The little 3D apples are so cute!!
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This charming pumpkin quilt is so cute for autumn! And made from long strips of fabric, it’s an easy design to make. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares the free pattern on her blog. She used fabrics from the new Calico… Read more ... 
This enchanted little girls tulip sleeve dress is perfect for the little queen in your life. The full skirt is fun for twirling, and those tulip sleeves are such a pretty detail! Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free… Read more ... 
Danielle from DIY Danielle shows how to convert a one piece swim suit to a two piece. It’s an easy bathing suit fix if you have a long torso and the suit isn’t long enough for you, or if you… Read more ... 
This little pouch is perfect for the back-to-school crowd! Use it to hold lunch money, or perhaps a USB drive or ear buds for computer class. Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It… Read more ... 
Look at these beautiful ribbon embellishments! They look like they’re made from some high end fancy ribbon, right? Nope. Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shares her unexpected source of inexpensive ribbons to make embellishments for hats, bags, and other accessories.
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It seems our closets (and donate piles) are filled with old t-shirts. They’re in such plentiful supply, I’m always happy to see a way to use them as a sewing or craft supply. Create Kids Couture has a neat idea… Read more ... 
Tangled cords are no fun! Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how you can make this quick cord keeper. It takes just 5 easy steps, start to finish. Plus you can use your scraps!! … Read more ... 
Have you ever noticed that some throw pillows have perfect corners fully stuffed all the way to the points, and other pillows have saggy unstuffed corners? There’s a trick for doing that, and Sew4Home shows what it is. It’s super… Read more ...