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Head over to The Idea Room to find out how to make this lovely girl’s dress from a man’s shirt. I love how she used the direction of the stripes as a contrast on the bodice! Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Coats & Clark has made some big changes to their sewing thread lineup. First of all, they’ve added some fresh new colors that reflect current fashion and home decorating trends. Second, they’ve revised the numbering system to make it more… Read more ... 
Magnetic snaps
can get scratched during the construction of a purse, as the metal of the snap slides against the faceplat of your machine. Head over to {Keyka Lou} and see what she does to prevent this from happening.
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Luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial showing how to make a wipe-clean baby big from a vinyl placemat. It makes sense that if the placemat was made the be wiped clean, then a bib made from it would also wipe clean as… Read more ... 
When I first saw these dresses made by unbecominglily, I assumed it was a photo of some adult-sized vintage dresses, or perhaps child-sized versions. But then I read that these are miniature art pieces newly constructed. The largest of… Read more ... 
Bernadette Noll and Kathleen Sever from Future Craft Collective share a tutorial on Craftzine for making this ball toss pool toy. The pool-friendly fabrics are actually repurposed tech shirts (exercise gear) and vinyl banners. The ring is stuffed with packing… Read more ... 
Handmade Romance shares her process for making a softie, from sketch to fabric selection to construction in a series of blog posts. Part 1: – the sketch Part 2 – fabric selection Part 3 – stitching the details Part 4 … Read more ... 
Kate from Curiositys shares a tutorial on Cucumbersome for making this shirt with corsage detailing around the neckline. So feminine! Go to the tutorial.
[via Whip Up]
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Urban Organica shares a tutorial for making this kid’s work apron. Look at all those pockets!! Go to the tutorial.
[via One Crafty Place]
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Jennifer from Tenth Muse Studios designed this halter style sexy halter-style apron. She says that she’ll share the pattern with you if you email her. Read more about it at Tenth Muse Studios blog.
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Elizabeth from Oh, Fransson! shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a set of nested fabric baskets. The side panels are pieced and quilted. Go to the tutorial.
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Head over to U.T.B.W.B. to see what happens when Brumby took this dated skirt and literally turned it upside down. The style update is amazing!!! I’m showing you the “before”. Go check out the “after”.
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Fiddlehead shares a free pattern for the Beach Party Top & Dress that she designed for her daughter. The sundress is perfect for hot summer weather! Pattern is sized for 24m. Get the free pattern.
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Find out how to make this cool summer scarf from Pickles blog. 3 yards of jersey will make 3 scarves. Go to the tutorial.
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[photo from Pickles blog]
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These knuckle tattoo wristwarmers really pack a punch. Find out how to make them at Sonst Nach Was (translated “Anything Else”). Go to the tutorial. (Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the English translation.)
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