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Megan Nielsen from megannielsen.com shows her method for easy elastic waistbands. She ditches the casing in favor of a large zig-zag stitch. Go to the tutorial to find out how she does it.
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Craftapalooza shows a cool project you can make with your button collection. Instead of stitching them down to fabric, how about making a wreath like this? Get the tutorial.
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Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shows how you can make these fabric flower hairclips. They’re made from stacked fabric circles – make them all out of one color or choose different prints for the different layers. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows you can transform a quilted potholder into this handy travel sewing kit. The quilting is perfect for holding your needles and pins. How cool is that! Get the how-to.
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Keep your toes toasty warm in bed with this bed warmer by Calli from Make It Do. You can fill it with rice, buckwheat, or corn and then just pop it in the microwave to heat it up. The… Read more ... 
Keep your toddler’s legs warm this winter with a pair of leg warmers. You can make a pair easily out of adult knee socks. Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows you how. Get the tutorial.
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Gretel from A Little Red Ribbon shows how to make this elegant little giftbag. It’s made from linen and has a bit of doily appliqued on to it. Your recipient will know from the packaging that something extra special is… Read more ... 
Mommabear from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how to make a little bubble skirt for a toddler. You can easily adjust the measurements for a bigger girl if you need. Go to the tutorial.
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Kirsty from kootoy00 made these reversible covers to fit over some circular cork placemats, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She says they’re fast to make, which makes them extremely giftable. Go to the tutorial.
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Not only are fabric napkins an earth-friendly choice, they also make for a pretty table setting. Sew4Home shows how you can make a set of fabric napkins out of your favorite fabric print. Go to the tutorial.
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Christine from Christine Sews shows how to attach a neckband to a t-shirt. Looking at a finished t-shirt, it seems as if this would be fairly complex. In reality, it’s a simple process. Get the how-to.
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Rebekah from REal Ideas shows how to make these oversized burlap acorns. The tops are made from real acorn lids. These unique decorations would be a great addition to your fall decor. Go to the tutorial.
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Cathe Holden from Just Something I Made shows how to make this lovely armchair or sofa organizer out of a pair of plain white dinner napkins. She used T-shirt transfer sheets to add the vintage graphics, which she shares at… Read more ... 
Holly from Chez Beeper Bebe shares a tutorial and pattern to make this super sweet Batbaby Hat and Beddy Bye Beast. Make one of these for the next baby shower you go to, and the whole place will be covered… Read more ... 
If the edges of the seatbelts in your car are uncomfortable to your children, you can cover the hard edges with a seatbelt cover. You can buy them from a baby store, or just follow the instructions by Care from… Read more ...