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It’s barely February and already the stores are stocking their swimsuits. Rather than going through the ego-bruising ritual of trying to fit into one of the store-bought suits, why not try your hand at making your own this year? Stephanie… Read more ... 
Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make her Playtime Crinkle Toes socks. It’s a set of crinkly soft toys sewn to the top of baby socks. These looke like they’d be… Read more ... 
Jenya from Gold Antlers and Eva Foreva created this fabulous leather bag to carry her essentials when she doesn’t feel like lugging around her big purse. The construction is simple – just two rectangles and drawstring rope handles – but… Read more ... 
Laura Bray from Katydiddy shares a tutorial at Buttons Galore & More showing how to make this cute Valentine’s Day countdown calendar. It’s made from felt, but a hearts to button on as each day passes. It’s a fun way… Read more ... 
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make this gorgeous fluffy flower hair clip, inspired by a similar hair accessory by Anthropologie. Made of silk, the Anthro version costs $47. She made her version from materials she had on hand,… Read more ... 
Heidi from HoneyBear Laneshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make apron skirt for a sweet baby girl. The gathered skirt has an easy elastic waistband, with an extra bit of fabric sewn in for an apron. … Read more ... 
Head over to Whip Up to find out how to make a Button-Up Cup Cosy. The fabric sleeve fits around a favorite mug to protect your hands while you’re sipping a cup of hot coffee or cocoa. They’d make nice… Read more ... 
Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made shows how to make a Valentine’s banner that spells out the phrase, “all you need is love,” on felt and fabric flowers. Total cuteness! I love that sentiment, but if you needed a shorter… Read more ... 
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how she used some of the novelty Very Hungry Caterpillar fabric to make this sweet toy for her young son. It’s a large caterpillar softie, and a set of pictures of the foods he… Read more ... 
Sally Ann shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to repair a rip in a pair of jeans. The tutorial is the first in her Sewing With Love series all about sewing for your boyfriend or significant other. Get … Read more ... 
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial at Ruby Jean showing how to make a cute pillow cover for Valentine’s Day. The square pillow cover is quick to make. Red and pink squares are appliqued across the front in… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a Valentine’s shirt that a little boy would love. Instead of the hearts and pink and glitz that we normally associate with Valentine’s… Read more ... 
Craft Passion shares a tutorial for making this snuggly sweet chenille heart throw pillow. This would be so cute for Valentine’s decor, or for a little girl’s room! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Craft Passion]
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If you’ve taken the time to make a special handmade item, why not let everyone know who made it? Roslyn from Sew Delicious shows how you can design & print your own labels using t-shirt transfer paper
and ribbon. You… Read more ... 
Constanca Cabral fromSaidos de Concha shows how to make a hooded towel trimmed with bias tape. The bias tape makes a pretty contrast-y edge, and it finishes off the rough edges without having to stitch through too many layers… Read more ... 
