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Anna from Noodlehead guest blogs at Elsie Marley with a tutorial showing how to make a throw pillow out of a vintage hankie. Beautiful! Get the tutorial.
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Head over to Colette Patterns to find out how to add a vintage-inspired surface cording embellishment to a garment. The wrapped cord gets twisted and turned into a pleasing design, and then gets handstitched down. Get the tutorial to find … Read more ... 
Arianne from Still Parenting made slip-on bird wings for her children, and she shares a tutorial telling how she did it. The wings are made for pretend play; they slip around the child’s arms so the kids can run and… Read more ... 
Jessica fromSew Homegrown shares a tutorial and template for making this sweet Bear Hugs Valentine’s onesie. The cute little bear is made from felt and stitched down by hand. This sweet design works equally well for boys and girls. … Read more ... 
Jessyz shares a free pattern on her blog, The C Side, for making her MummyGo Bag. It’s a medium-sized tote with a squared bottom, and you can make one in just one hour. The unique handles can be worn as… Read more ... 
Carolyn from Homework shows how to dye plain white fabric to make variegated ribbon. She uses that ribbon to make a gorgeous mini-wreath. Find out how she made the ribbon. And read more about the mini-wreath (and see photos!).… Read more ... 
Gabrielle from Tiny Apartment Crafts shares a free pattern for this cute little felt owl measuring tape cover. If I had one of these, I’d be measuring things all day long just for an excuse to pull that little guy… Read more ... 
Cut Out + Keep user Marta Angela shows how to make warm winter gear for your dog. The basic doggie coat/shirt can be customized in so many ways! Get the tutorial.
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Kalleen from At Second Street shares a tutorial for making a tiered ruffle dress that’s both pretty and practical. The sleeveless dress can be worn over a long-sleeved tee and leggings in the winter, but can also be worn in… Read more ... 
Craft Apple shares a cool sewing idea on her blog. She retrofit a purchased zipper pouch with fabric dividers to keep track of the money that her kids invariably ask her to keep up with on their shopping trips. … Read more ... 
April Henry shares a tutorial on the Oliver + S blog showing how to make flat-felled seams. In a flat-felled seam, the raw edges are encased and stitched down on the right side of the fabric, leaving no raw edges… Read more ... 
Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this sweet princess crown headband. It’s quick to make from felt and hot glue – no sewing required. Get the tute.
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Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shares a free pattern and tutorial for making mini scripture bags for the kiddoes. They’re sized for a compact sized LDS standard scripture set. You can make one up out of a pretty fabric… Read more ... 
Head over to P.S. – I Made This to find out how to make this silk chiffon capelet, no sewing required. The sequins scattered around the edge make it fabulous. Get the how-to.
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