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Gina Michele shows how to make a Valentino-inspired leather bow bracelet. It’s a wide cuff bracelet with a large bow sewn on top. She makes it from black leather, but you can also use vinyl for this project. Go to … Read more ... 
Justine from Sew Country Chick finally found the plaid flannel fabric she wanted to use to make a Christmas dress for her daughter. It wasn’t in yardage, though. It was in a nightshirt she found at the thrift store. It… Read more ... 
Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter shares a tutorial showing how to make her Simple Sturdy Tote Bag. The design is indeed simple and it’s built to be sturdy, but it’s also a pretty cute tote when made out… Read more ... 
If you’re a child of the 80s, you probably remember hair scrunchies. Guess what, people? They’re back again! The fabric covered elastics are a fun shot of color and are more comfortable than a plain hair elastic. Karin from Cascade … Read more ... 
Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a tutorial in her 12 Days of Handmade Gifts series showing how to make her Big Bow Ear Warmer. The big bow is a pretty hair accessory, and the wide band fits over your ears… Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial over at A Subtle Revelry showing how to make her Bright Bow Stockings. I love these! The design is so simple, yet so fun and so whimsical. The stocking is made from… Read more ... 
How cute are these snowman ornaments, with their newsprint bodies and sparkle scarves and twiggy arms? Melony from Mel Designs shares a tutorial showing how you can make them, including how you can make your own newsprint fabric using a… Read more ... 
Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. is over at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make some rice filled hand warmers. She used her brand spankin’ new serger to quickly sew and finish the seams. If you don’t have a serger,… Read more ... 
Amy from Sews N Bows shows how you can change up an elasticized sleeve pattern to give it a cuffed sleeve instead. It’s a simple cuff with no button placket, so it’s a fairly simple change to make. Unless you… Read more ... 
Suzannah Ashley shares a free pattern on her blog for this felt pit bull Christmas ornament. I’m a diehard cat lover, but even I have to admit that this one cute doggie!! If you have a pit bull owner on… Read more ... 
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a tutorial for making a handmade chess set. She made this one for her son. The board is pieced from two colors of flannel. For the pieces, she used craft bottle caps with chess… Read more ... 
Here’s an easy DIY to use up some of your smaller fabric scraps. Use them to make covered barrettes! Vivian from Vivian Eileen shares a tutorial at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to do it. They’re quick… Read more ... 
Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a tutorial showing how she made a fun felt gingerbread house toy for her young son. Her son can decorate the felt house with “candy” pieces again and again and again. It’s a fun holiday … Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. has a post that you’ll want to make sure that Santa sees. It’s a collection of gift ideas for sewing bloggers. Many of the items on her list would also be good for sewers… Read more ... 
Anna from Plan B shares a tutorial over at 2nd Funniest Thing showing how you can DIY the look of these color blocked designer oxfords. She starts with a pair of plain oxfords or lace up shoes, and then adds… Read more ... 
