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Ruby fromZaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make set of pattern weights that are as cute as they are functional. The little fabric cubes are filled with beans and can double as toys… Read more ... 
Thera Joyce from Swagger Savvy Designs and Crafty Pirate shares a video tutorial showing how to make a fabric bow. A pretty bow like this could be just what you need to embellish a headband, a purse, a sweater, a… Read more ... 
Emily from Toad’s Treasures guest blogs at How Does She? with a tutorial showing how to make her Shabby Sweet Eye Owl Beanie. This is SO cute!! I love the raw-edge-ness of it all! This would make an awesome gift… Read more ... 
Today is turkey day, but there’s still time for a last-minute Thanksgiving project like this Pilgrim dress-up bonnet by Seven Sisters. Using fusible webbing means that no sewing is required. Go to the tutorial.
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LiEr from ikat bag continues her pocketstravaganza on her blog with a tutorial showing how to make patch pockets with flaps. The flaps are actually sewn separately onto the garment, but they look as if they are one piece. Go … Read more ... 
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to add vintage charm to a thrifted striped t-shirt by adding of a couple of fabric bows at one shoulder. Love it! Get the tutorial.
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Camilla from Rosy Red Buttons shares a tutorial for making this personalized Christmas stocking. The gathered fabric and tulle at the top are so pretty! A small pocket on the back of the stocking gives a place for Santa to… Read more ... 
The Anarkali Kameez is a traditional Indian dress that has been around for centuries and continues to be popular even today. It features a fitted bodice that flares out into a full skirt, making it both stylish and comfortable to… Read more ... 
The pocket tutorials continue at ikat bag this time showing how to make a lined patch pocket. I love the idea of a contrast-y fabric on the inside of a pocket, but the real plus of a lined patch pocket… Read more ... 
Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin guest blogs at HoneyBear Lane with a tutorial showing how to make this fabulously itty bitty Military Jackey. Love it! Go to the tutorial.
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LiEr from ikat bag continues the pocket making series on her blog, this time with a tutorial explaining how to make patch pockets with curved corners. The process for making a curved patch pocket is a bit different than a… Read more ... 
AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters shows how to make a tooth fairy pillow. The little pocket on the front keeps the tooth safe and snug until the tooth fairy can make the exchange. It’s also a perfect place to showcase… Read more ... 
Susan Khalje shares a tutorial at the Threads blog showing how to sew on hooks, eyes, and snaps
. The simple hand stiches look nice and attach the findings securely to the garment. Go to the tutorial.
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Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to use your scrap stash to make a ruffled fabric pomander ball, no sewing required. I love the way the colors and prints are all mish mashed… Read more ... 
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make this hanging Advent calendar. Each day is marked with a little red velvet Santa sack. How cute!! The little sacks are quick and easy to sew – an important consideration making… Read more ... 
