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Jane from Maiden Jane and Gabrielle from i.Craft team up to show how to make a unique rug out of a coffee sack
. This is such a cool use for a repurposed coffee sack! Get a written how-to (with… Read more ... 
Candace from Sparkle Power shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this quilted throw pillow with big, bold stripes. Don’t worry if you don’t have any fabric with big stripes – the pattern is actually pieced from… Read more ... 
Sky Turtle shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Planning World Domination handbag. An interior zippered pocket gives you a place to stash some cash or a phone. Get the how-to.
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Head over to Lark Books blog for a trio of free projects from Tina Givens. You can find downloadable project sheets for making an Olly the Owl softie, a skull cap, and a duvet & sham. They’re all excerpts from… Read more ... 
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how to make this pillow for Halloween embellished with rows of felt bats. Because the felt won’t fray, all you have to do make the bat embellishments is simply cut them out and stitch them … Read more ... 
Melissa from A Simple Nest shows how to make no-sew Little Red Riding Hood and Big Bad Wolf constumes for Halloween. This is a great couples costume for a party! Not only are they easy to make, they’re also inexpensive. … Read more ... 
Friend of Crafster LauPre shows how to insert a yoke into a t-shirt. This is a great way to add a little something extra to an otherwise plain t-shirt. Go to the tutorial.
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Susan from Living with Punks shares a tutorial at Whip Up showing how to make an easy felt bat mask. It’s a quick project and one that the kids will love. Go to the tutorial.
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LiEr from ikat bag continues the pattern drafting series on her blog with a bit about how to create darts and princess seams. Darts and princess seams turn a relatively 2-dimensional garment into one that fits perfectly around a 3-dimensional… Read more ... 
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a brimmed beanie hat. Cute, cute! You can make one from fleece or an old sweater, depending on the… Read more ... 
Vanessa from LBG Studio takes part in Inspire to Create at Sew Chic & Unique with a tutorial showing how to make an art journal for kids and grownups alike. The fabric notebook cover is easily closed with an elastic… Read more ... 
Neeza from Neeza Needles shows how to make a ringsling baby carrier. The gorgeous fabric she uses in her example is repurposed from a pareo (wrap skirt). Get the tutorial.
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Olivia from Olivia in NC shares a tutorial at No Big Dill showing how to make her No Big Dill Monster Softie from felt. Isn’t he CUTE?? I’m lovin’ the trio of pompom eyes! And if you give him a… Read more ... 
Shannon from googiemomma shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this pretty ruffled tank. I love the way the striped fabric looks when it’s all gathered up into ruffles! Go to the tutorial.
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Nina from Your Memories Captured and Momma Go Round shows how she added a sequined pocket to a plain t-shirt in order to recreate the look of a designer top. The little bit of sparkle transforms the plain tee! Get … Read more ... 
