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Instructables user becarella shows how to make a quilted iPad case. The flexible cover rolls to prop up the screen for easy use. Go to the tutorial.
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Atelier Caroline shows how to create kimono-style pajamas for a baby doll. Her tutorial shows how to use existing clothes that fits the baby doll to create a pattern to make the kimono top, allowing you to create a top… Read more ... 
If a lunch bag emblazoned with a cartoon character doesn’t appeal to you, why not make your own? Sew4Home shows how with their tutorial for making an insulated lunch bag. Go to the tutorial.
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Craft Passion shares a tutorial showing how to make this adorable puffer fish softie from a chenille mitt. The soft fringe of the chenille mitt becomes the fuzzy spikes of a puffer fish. So cute!! Get the tute.
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Eva from Couturier Mommy shows how to make this Reversible Ribbon Dress for little girls. The A-line dress is embellished with ruffles across the bottom and pretty ribbons on the straps. So pretty!! Get the how-to.
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Katja from maedchenmitherz shows how to make a zippered make-up bag that’s both pretty and practial. Go to the tutorial.
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Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a mat to sit under your sewing machine. A pocket hangs down over the front of the table to hold small sewing tools. A coordinating pin cushion provides a place to park… Read more ... 
Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom shows how to make this hobo-style dance bag stenciled with a ballet shoe (template provided). This is such a cute bag! The bag is just the right size to hold a couple of pairs of… Read more ... 
Lookie what came in the mail yesterday. More dollies! 6 more dollies, in fact. This brings our grand total for Dolly Donations to 34 DOLLIES. WOW! Y’all are awesome. 
These 6 dollies come from Kathy in Indiana. Each has its… Read more ... 
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how she made a fitted vinyl table cover with scalloped edge. With scalloped edge. I had to repeat the bit about the scalloped edge because it’s just so stinkin’ CUTE. Go … Read more ... 
I think that I shall never see, a Halloween costume as cute as a tree… Laura from Wilsons Etsy Storeshares a free tutorial on her blog for making a tree costume for a child. Check out the little stuffed… Read more ... 
Wide elastic waistbands are super popular right now. This is a good thing, because they’re one of the easiest ways to finish the waist of a skirt. The only problem is, there’s not much selection in terms of color. Do… Read more ... 
Crafty Staci shows how to sew a super cute trick or treat bag. The pleat at the center of the bag gives it more of a dressed up handbag feel, and it also allows for more fullness in the bag. … Read more ... 
AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters shows how to make these Ric Rac Burp Cloths. Squares of fabric prints are appliqued down and edged with ric rac for a quick but cute project. You can use any print for the appliqued… Read more ... 
Just in time for Halloween, Spartan Living shares a tutorial showing how to make this ladybug costume for a toddler, no sewing required. She made it from dollar store purchases plus items she had on hand, for a total cost… Read more ... 
