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Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a handy sunglasses case. Ruffled strips of brightly colored fabrics make it pretty for summer. Get the tute.
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If you’re looking for the perfect baby shoe sewing project, this free pattern for pleated Mary Jane baby shoes is a must-try. Whether you’re new to sewing baby shoes or just love creating handmade baby gifts, this adorable… Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial for making a tiered maternity dress. This is such a cute look for maternity wear! I can see this being sooo comfortable for the summer. Get the tute.
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Suzie from Su Sews So-So shows how to make a reversible tote bag out of a button down shirt. The button placket gets repurposed as an embellishment around the top of the bag. On the inside, she uses one of… Read more ... 
Teresa from My Patchwork shows how to make her Kid’s Draughtsman’s Pouch. The small tote has pockets on the outside for crayons or art pencils, and opens up to show pockets for notebooks and journals. I’m loving the ruffled handles… Read more ... 
Deborah from Art Threads shows how to recycle an old pair of jeans into a bib apron. The backside of the jeans becomes the front, with the formerly back pockets just where you need them to stash tools or utensils. … Read more ... 
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shares a tutorial on Grosgrain for making a skirt with a paperbag waist. The high waist is pleated and ties in the front with a belt. Love it! Get the tutorial.
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Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fringed flower embellishment. It’s made from fabric, but there’s no sewing involved. Get the tute.
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Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make her Front Tie Spring Dress. She gives dimensions to make one in a size 5T, but she also tells how to figure the dimensions for any size child to… Read more ... 
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a matching kitchen towel and hot pad set. She starts with two matching towels; one remains a tea towel, and the other gets remade into a… Read more ... 
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a pair of kids’ shorts with pockets. Make them for boys or for girls for awesome summer playgear. Get the tute.
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Head over to The Purl Bee for how to make this pretty flower throw pillow. The base is made from linen (yum!) with raw-edged fabric flowers (yum!) hand stitched in a grid pattern across the front. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Katy fromSew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how to make your own tailor’s ham because, as she says, “Serious seamstresses use a ham.” They’re readily available at the fabric store, but she made her own because she wanted… Read more ... 
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make her Halter Neck Heidi Top. The body of the shirt is made from a stretch knit for an easy figure-hugging fit, while the ties and straps are made from a contrast-y… Read more ... 
Lark Crafts is sharing a tutorial for making this Retro Apron over at their blog. It’s an excerpt from the book Stash Happy: Patchwork
. They’ll be sharing another project from the book soon, and they’re letting readers help decide… Read more ... 
