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Changing tables in public restrooms are certainly convenient, but not always sanitary. Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to make a travel changing pad that fits over one a public changing table. The changing pad has a wipe clean surface,… Read more ... 
Fleece Fun has a tutorial for making a fleece headband earwarmer. You can wear it plain, or add a large flower embellishment. They’re easily made from fleece. Get the tutorial to find out how.
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Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shows how she made this Valentine’s Mini Bunting with scrap fabric hearts. This is so cute!! She used hers to decorate an all-season wreath for her front door. Get the tutorial.
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Ruby Murray shows how easy it is to make a gathered skirt on a wide elastic waistband. Rather than starting from scratch, she uses a thrifted dress. This is SUCH a good idea – for a handful of reasons. For… Read more ... 
Alicia from Tiny Tidbits shows how to hem jeans like a professional. This method takes the extra out right above the original hem, keeping the faded and worn bottom denim on the hem intact. Get the tutorial.
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Sew4Home shows how to use charm squares to create fabric toppers for your Valentine’s treat bags. Cute! See the project at Sew4Home.
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Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to turn a doily into a vintage-inspired lace collar. This would be so cute worn with a plain crewneck sweater, or even a fitted crewneck tee. Get the tutorial… Read more ... 
Zaaberry shares a 2-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make a diaper changing set. Part 1 shows how to make a changing pad. A layer of clear vinyl creates a wipe-clean surface. Part 2 shows how to make… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a boys’ baseball style tee from two plain t-shirts. A bit of applique adds a strong graphic image. (You could also use freezer… Read more ... 
Judi Ketteler, author of Sew Retro, shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Blowing Bubbles fleece scarf. The raw-edge circle appliques and hand stitching create a fun design suitable for both boys and girls. Get … Read more ... 
Julie Kundhi from julie-k shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to take in the waistband on a pair of jeans. Instead of trying to take a pinch out of the fabric, or inserting elastic in the back portion… Read more ... 
Viva La Nona shows how she made this striking chevron throw pillow. She started with a striped pillowcase, deconstructing and then reconstructing to make the pieced chevrons. I love it! If you don’t have a striped pillowcase, you could also… Read more ... 
A Bombay Cut Choli and a Katori Blouse are traditional Indian styles of blouses, typically worn with a saree.
A Bombay Cut Choli is a short-sleeved, midriff-baring blouse with a round or V-neckline. It has a fitted silhouette and is… Read more ... 
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free downloadable tutorial for making little pyramid bean bags for a Five Stones Game. (Five Stones is also called Chinese Jacks, or Knucklebones, or Jackstones.) You could also use the little beanbags… Read more ... 
