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The ladderstitch is an invisible or hidden stitch useful for closing softies or pillows. For those of us who learn best by watching someone, Leslie Bonnell from Glitzkrieg has created a video demonstrating how to achieve this stitch. Watch the … Read more ... 
Be prepared for any sewing emergency with this handy travel sewing kit. It’s just big enough to hold needle, pins, thread, even some spare buttons and patched. Yet it’s small enough to stash in your purse. Craft Leftovers offers the… Read more ... 
I’ve been collecting (hoarding is more like it) vintage bedsheets for a couple of years now. I love the prints and the fact that even a twin sheet provides so much usable material. Cut Out + Keep user leethal shows… Read more ... 
I am so in love with these cat pouches my Mairuru. The cat’s mouth is a zipper, with the zipper teeth creating a mischevious grin. The cat’s grin probably has something to do with the fish that’s sticking out of… Read more ... 
Cut Out + Keep user SEWButterfly shows how to make this halter top from an unwanted T-shirt. Get the how-to.
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Give your wardrobe a shot in the arm with this tie-top tank designed by Nancy Flynn. It’s cute, it’s versatile, and it’s easy to make. Get the tutorial from Craftzine.
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Made by Rae shows how to alter the sewing pattern for a typical man’s shirt to make a more interesting garment. Her variation uses a mandarin collar and a button placket. She used Simplicity 4287, but she says you can… Read more ... 
The Sproutz Store continues to show the many uses of charm squares. Today it’s a small storage cube, perfect for fabric scraps. Get the tute.
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Patricia Bravo will debut her latest fabric line in May, but she gives us all a little sneak peek right now. What a tease! The line is called Girly Girl, and it’s a fitting name. Flowers, swirls, and pastels abound. … Read more ... 
Make it From Scratch made these drawstring bags to help organize all the medicines and toiletries they’ll be taking with them on an upcoming trip. She wanted an eco-friendly alternative to all the plastic baggies she normall uses. She shares… Read more ... 
Dollar Store Crafts shares a tutorial for making a hooded play cape from a discount fleece blanket. If you don’t have a fleece blanket, you could easily substitute a square of fleece. Get the tutorial.
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Patty Young’s MODKIDS patterns are now available for purchase from a number of retailers. Pictured is Emma – a petal jumper, twirl skirt, and petal purse for girls sizes 2T – 7. The layered petal shapes are perfect for little… Read more ...