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Cut Out + Keep user Marta Angela shows how to make warm winter gear for your dog. The basic doggie coat/shirt can be customized in so many ways! Get the tutorial.
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Kalleen from At Second Street shares a tutorial for making a tiered ruffle dress that’s both pretty and practical. The sleeveless dress can be worn over a long-sleeved tee and leggings in the winter, but can also be worn in… Read more ... 
Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this sweet princess crown headband. It’s quick to make from felt and hot glue – no sewing required. Get the tute.
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Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Cupcakes and Roses t-shirt, inspired by a similar shirt from BabyGap. This would be awesome for Valentine’s Day! Get the how-to.
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For the child who loves the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Arianna from Still Parenting tells how she created this clever caterpillar softie. Just like the story, he starts out as a fat little caterpillar. But turn him inside… Read more ... 
Chris from Pickup Some Creativityshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an inset heart motif with a finished edge. Her trick makes it easier than you’d think, and you can use this same method with almost… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make these striking throw pillows with contrast fabric peeking out from the box pleats. Get the tute.
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Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make this pleated headband. It takes just a small rectangle of fabric, so you could most likely make one out of the scraps from the next garment you make and have… Read more ... 
Gwenny Penny shows how to make her Dot, Dot, Dot Valentine Pillow. The pillows are easy to make and embellish with circles of pink and red felt stitched to the front. You can cut the circles by hand, but die-cut… Read more ... 
Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to make her Pink Fluff Skirt for little girls. The rows of gathered pink tulle are soooo girly!! Get the how-to.
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Thomas from Way Cool Kid shares a tutorial and template on his blog for this Charming Elephant softie, perfect for little hands to hold and snuggle. I’m loving the braided tail and the little birdie embroidery!! Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Agi from The Crafty Side shows how to turn some of your smallest fabric scraps into cute bookmarks. They’re quick to make, and would be great little “I thought of you” gifties. Get the tutorial.
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If you’ve watched the news any at all during the last weeks, you’ve undoubtedly seen devastation caused by flooding in Queensland, Australia.
In response, Toni from Citrus Pop and Make It Perfect is coordinating a week of auctions of items… Read more ... 
Cathe Holden from Just Something I Made shows how she created this set of pocket organizers for her sewing tools. The pockets are made, appropriately enough, from vintage pattern envelopes. Get the how-to.
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