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Kelli shares a tutorial on Presser Foot showing how to make this throw pillow with pleated details. The pleats add interest to a solid-colored pillow. Go to the tutorial.
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Care from Obsessively Stitching finishes out her potholder sewing series with this tutorial showing how to use a set of potholders to make a quiet book. The potholders are already quilted and finished on the edges, so all that’s left… Read more ... 
Uncoolpizza shares a tutorial on Instructables showing how to add a lining to an exsting hoodie. If you have a favorite hoodie that needs to be “winterized”, check out this tutorial by uncoolpizza on Instructables. It shows how to… Read more ... 
Instructables user randofo shows how to make a foam cushion for a bench. Making it yourself gives you endless possibilities for creating custom benches for your home. Go to the tutorial.
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Brenda Dean shares a free pattern and tutorial on PopularPatchwork.com showing how to make this handy pouch to store your sewing essentials. The pockets are created from some clever folds in the fabric. Go to the tutorial and free pattern… Read more ... 
Head over to the Chronicle Books blog to find out how to make these flower-shaped fabric coasters. The edges are finished with a satin stitch. Go to the tutorial.
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Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a capelet inspired by a similar one worn by Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl. I love the refined, vintage feel! Go to the tutorial.
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Sew4Home shows how to make this pillow with tassels hanging from the corners. Go to the tutorial.
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Care from Obsessively Stitching shows another cool way to repurpose dollar store potholders. This time she uses one to make a make-up bag. Get the how-to.
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Jess from The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie shows how to make this bangle bracelet that’s wrapped with fabric. This is a quick, easy project. Go to the tutorial.
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Char from Crap I’ve Made shows how you can turn your fabric scraps into a patchwork camera strap. Bring out the scrap bin!! Go to the tutorial.
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Robert Kaufman Fabrics shares a free pattern for this Girl Scouts cookie sales organizer. Within this little folio are pockets for your order forms and your pen, as well as a zippered pocket to hold money. It features fabrics from… Read more ... 
Day of the Dead (dias de los muertos) may be over, but there’s no reason you can’t celebrate year-round with this Day of the Dead themed tote bag. Totally Stitchin’ has a downloadable tutorial showing how to make one, along… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make this sweet little girl’s sweater dress out of an adult sweater. Don’t be intimidated by the sweater knit – this is actually a very easy project. I’ve been… Read more ...