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I let out a little squeal of delight when I saw the tutorial for this purse at Sonya Style. It’s made from a map (covered in contact paper), with a toy car for the closure. Seriously, how cute is that??? … Read more ... 
Jenya from MyEvaForeva shows how to to use a simple yet striking wildflower applique to update existing garments. You can use this technique on shirts, skirts, jackets, bags, and more. Go to the tutorial.
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Christine Sews shows how to use dental floss for gathering heavy fabrics. The heavier thread will be less likely to break when it’s pulled. Go to the tutorial.
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Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make this large tote bag, perfect for carrying sheet music or other large documents. This bag features a large pocket for music, a small pocket for keys or cell… Read more ... 
Summertime is road trip time. And what better way to take advantage of hours strapped into a seat than by crafting the miles away? Andrea DeHart, AKA Crafty Bitch, shares a tutorial on Craftzine for this craft caddy for… Read more ... 
Cathie Filian shows how to make these festive throw pillows from small rag rugs. Larger rugs would make great throw pillows. Go to the tutorial.
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Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make this lovely lavendar sachet. I love embroidered linen! Go to the tutorial.
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Tiffany from PicnicBasketCrafts shows how to make a basic hourglass-shaped diaper. The simplified design does not use velcro or snaps, or any kind of closure. The diaper is kept on with the diaper wrapper, or you could also… Read more ... 
Just Deanna created this hanging art pocket to allow her children to display their artwork proudly without running through rolls of Scotch tape. She shares a tutorial showing how to make the art pocket. Go to the tutorial.
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Sew Diva Diane shows how she folds her fabric into neat squares. She uses comic book boards to get crisp folds and uniform size. Go to the tutorial.
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Bernadette Noll and Kathie Sever from Future Craft Collective continue their Summer Camp series on Craftzine, this time with a tutorial for making a floor pillow perfect for a meditation space. Go to the tutorial.
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Dress up your table with pretty chair pads. Janome Sew4Home shows how to make them. Go to the tutorial.
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T-shirts seem to follow me home from just about every event I participate in. Unfortunately, the fit on these tees is less than flattering.
Deborah from Wonder Woman Creations shows how to refashion the standard boxy tee into something you’d… Read more ... 
When your sewing project calls for a seam allowance that isn’t marked on your sewing machine, you can create a custom seam gauge with masking tape. Find out how from Christine Sews.
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Water bottles are much easier to carry around when they’re stowed away in a bag you can sling over your shoulder. Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to make this water bottle tote. Go to the tutorial.
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