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The Purl Bee shows you how to make this cute but practical monk’s bag. I love the cross-body strap, as it distributes the weight more evenly. Get the tute and make one for yourself.… Read more ... 
Magnetic snaps add the “sexy cool” to any purse or wallet project. They’re easy to add, and Craft Apple shows you how in her tutorial on installing a magnetic snap.… Read more ... 
Aren’t these little fabric pockets the sweetest things? They’d be lovely stuffed with some Valentine goodies. The Happy Zombie shows how to make them. You can use them alone, or hang a bunch of them from a garland. Get the … Read more ... 
***Editor’s note*** The link posted in this article is no longer active. You can find a similar tutorial at eHow: How to Take in the Waist on a Pair of Blue Jeans I was a happy girl today when I… Read more ... 
Okay, I don’t own an iPod. I don’t even own a knock-off brand MP3 player. But if I did, I’d never let it run around naked; I’d make a cover for it using this tutorial offered by Made by Petchy… Read more ... 
Thrift stores (also called op shops) and garage sales are some of my favorite sources for vintage fabrics. The only problem is, there’s no bolt-label to tell you the fiber content of the fabric you bring home. Area Thrifty One… Read more ... 
Thread tension. These two little words conjure up a host of questions. How do you know when your thread tension is correct? How do you know when it is not? More importantly, how do you fix it? The Sewing Republic… Read more ... 
Welt pockets are one of those features that distinguish a crisp, tailored garment from a muddled-through homemade looking garment. Luckily, Gorgeous Things’ Blog offers help with a step-by-step tutorial for achieving the tailored look for your welt pockets.… Read more ... 
I have a feeling the soon-to-be-released Pet Deer fabric line from Michael Miller is gonna be wildly popular. You can get a sneak peek at it here at Making it Fun. In addition to showing you a peek from… Read more ... 
This free apron pattern offered by Sew Liberated is designed with a child in mind. With elastic in the neckband and waist ties attaching with velcro at the side, it’s easy for a child to put this apron one and… Read more ... 
Need a place to store your little treasures? How about a little pouch for your needlework scissors and thread? This darling drawstring bag is just what you need. It’s made from two squares of fabric! Meri at Sew Me Something … Read more ... 
Look at what Joy at 100 Spools of Thread made! You can easily tell from this photo that it’s a wristlet, and a stylish one at that, but what this photo doesn’t show are all the wonderful pockets. There’s a… Read more ... 
Keep your hands wrapped around a warm cuppa without burning them. House on Hill Road offers this free pattern for a coffee cozy. I love the big button closure. Make one – your fingers will thank you.
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The day I discovered the metal bias tape tools, I was a happy girl. Now I could have bias tape in any color or print I desired. But with each bias tape tool making only one size of bias tape… Read more ... 
Make Baby Stuff offers a free pattern for a rag doll. The embroidered face, yarn hair, and cloth body ensure a soft doll perfect for snuggling. Use different prints and patterns to give this little dolly a unique personality. Get … Read more ... 
