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Autumn from It’s Always Autumn made this lovely summer dress out of a thrifted vintage bedsheet, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  The loose fit and cotton fabric are perfect for errand running on hot summer… Read more ...

Dana from MADE sharesa tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Basic Pocket Tote.  Like the name suggests, it’s a basic tote bag with a p0cket on the inside.  It’s an easy sew, a good project for a… Read more ...

Collette from Serendipity Vintage and Serendipity Handmade shows how to make a clever litte ladybug needle book.  I’m showing it here all folded up for tossing in your purse or project bag.  It opens to become a large circle with… Read more ...

Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a simple color blocked skirt.  It’s an easy skirt to make, requiring only a handful of straight seams.  And it’s made from double layers of fabric so you don’t have to worry… Read more ...

Susan from Moonthirty shares a pair of tutorials showing how to make a tote bag with contrast piping or ric rac trim peeking out of the top edges.  The tutorials are part of her Rock the Tote series, which… Read more ...

Melly from Melly Sews shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she created a pair of lined shorts.  Her how-to starts with two partially constructed pairs of pants, one for the lining and one for the outer layer, sewn… Read more ...