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Joy Beadworks shows how to make a soft scarf with ruffled flowers from a strip of knit fabric. Knit is a great choice for this project, as it does not need to be hemmed. Go to the tutorial.
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Thin elastic headbands are inexpensive and practical, but not always the prettiest of hair accessories. Melissa from The Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for covering a them with fabric or ribbon. Get the how-to.
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Mairuru shows how to make these adorable patchwork bags with square bottoms. As with all of her projects, it’s sewed entirely by hand! Get the how-to.
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Sew4Home shows how to make boutique-style bumper pads for a crib. They’re easier than you think and can save you loads of cash, which will come in handy when diapering and feeding your new little bundle of joy. Go to … Read more ... 
This therapeutic rice bag by Ashley from Make It and Love It can be used either hot or cold, depending on what your injury or ache is calling for. Get the how-to for making one for yourself.
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Christine from Christine Sews shows how you can use grosgrain ribbon to attach handles and other findings to a purse. The grosgrain is durable but also decorative. … Read more ... 
LiEr from ikat bag continues her blog series on sewing girls’ summer dresses, this time with a tutorial for making a raglan-sleeved dress. Raglan sleeved dresses are my go-to for a quick sew and an easy fit. Go to the … Read more ... 
Luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial for making a summertime tunic from a pair of drawstring pajama pants. This is such a cool idea!! It’s part of a new series of tutorials geared toward newbie sewers. Go to the tutorial.
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Leigh Ann over at The Object Project has done it again. This time she’s using a teacup as a template for her awesome fabric flowers. With a stuffed center, the flower easily becomes a pincushion. Find out how to make … Read more ... 
Captain Kirk is the latest sock monkey to join the crew at The Sock Drawer. To celebrate his arrival, Fina (The Sock Drawer’s lovely proprietor) is giving away a Captain Kirk sock monkey to one lucky blog reader. To… Read more ... 
You can find out how to make this fabric flower at V and Co. She calls it the “Perfect Flower Add On.” I think the name is entirely appropriate. Go to the tutorial.
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Junie Moon shares a tutorial for making this wrist cushion to support your wrist while you’re using a mouse. Make it out of a fun print (like the one she made) for a stylish desk accessory. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
This fabric mailbox by Giver’s Log is the perfect place for receiving special messages. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. Get the how-to.
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Dollar Store Crafts shows how to make this yoda hat from fleece. Make several hats for your kids, one fleece blanket can. Yeesssssss. Go to the tutorial.
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Ellen from The Long Thread tells how to make this summertime tote bag. Made from polyurethane coated cotton, it can be used to tote wet swim suits to and from the pool. There’s an optional detachable pouch that can be… Read more ...