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Lizzie from Cotton & Curls shows how to make her Polka Dot Pintuck Skirt. The rows of pleats around the short full skirt add a pretty detail without being too busy. A piece of wide elastic makes an easy waistband. … Read more ... 
Delia from Delia Creates shows how she takes in a pair of toddler’s cargo pants that are too baggy in the legs. Because of the way she folds the pants, it takes just one cut and one long seam. She… Read more ... 
Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Scrunch Me Up Headband. The stretchy fabric headband is made with rows of elastic thread shirring. She gives the dimensions to make one to… Read more ... 
Whether your child wants to be a super hero, a princess, or a scary vampire, capes are an essential part of many Halloween costumes. Andrea from The Train To Crazy shows how to make simple cape, no sewing required. Get … Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a throw pillow covers with large ruffles around the edge. Fabric ties on the back keep them closed. These would look pretty in just about any kind of fabric – bright or muted, prints or… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial showing how to alter a sleeve pattern to add gathers to the top. The how-to for this easy sleeve alteration is part of her Sewing 101 series. And after she shows how… Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial showing how to make her Perfectly Fitted Circle Skirt for girls. This skirt was part of her entry into the Back To School challenge at Project Run and Play. It has… Read more ... 
Keeping a shaving cream can on a vanity often results in unsightly rust stains. Shannon from Shannon Sews has a clever solution. She created a fabric cozy that keeps the can from coming in contact with the vanity top. Great… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make their Cocktails at Eight hostess apron. The dressy half-apron is made from taffeta, with a sheer organza overlay dotted with tiny satin bows. Get the tutorial.
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The giveaway for a copy of Kelly McCant’s Sewing with Oilcloth PLUS two fat quarters closed on Thursday night. Between PTA activities at my daughter’s school and soccer games and Stitch Night at my house, I haven’t had time until… Read more ... 
When you refashion a long-sleeved tee, the sleeves are often left over as scrap. Why not use sleeves from an adult-sized shirt to make a pair of leggings for a toddler or baby? Sara from Craft Snob shows how to… Read more ... 
If you’ve been avoiding sewing on stretch knit fabrics, Prudent Baby shares a tutorial that will help you take the plunge. They start with an explanation of how a knit fabric differs from a woven, and then explain how you… Read more ... 
The Barefoot Seamstress shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a burlap bunting for autumn. The letters on her bunting spell out the word “fall” and are accented with colorful buttons. Cute! Get the how-to.
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Chic ‘n Joy shares a tutorial showing how to turn a man’s pullover sweatshirt into a new skirt for fall. The heavy sweatshirt material is a good fabric choice for the cooler weather. And if your sweatshirt has a kangaroo… Read more ... 
Tara from That’s Sew Repurposed shows how she made her Hot Mess Preggo Dress out of a t-shirt and a dress with a full skirt. (She only uses the bottom portion of the dress, so a skirt would also work.) … Read more ... 
