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Holly from Beeper Bebe and Chez Beeper Bebe shares a tutorial on Whip Up showing how to make this awesome library tote. The word “books” is appliqued in a rainbow of colors, and a special pocket holds the library card. Go to the tutorial.
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Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blos at Whip Up with a tutorial showing how to make this girl’s t-shirt dress with gathered flower embellishments on the bodice. It’s such a lovely, feminine dress – it’s hard to believe she … Read more ... 
Eva Marie from Couturier Mommy guest blogs over at U Create with a video tutorial showing how to make ruffle leg pants for little girls. Go to the tutorial.
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This trick or treat tote by Sew4Home is both practical and pretty. Strips of reflective ribbon
help keep the kiddoes safe for evening trick or treating, while the ruffles serve as eye candy. Go to the tutorial.
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Jeni from Stitches by Jeni guest blogs at Blue Cricket Design with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of fairy wings from scratch. Wear the wings with a tutu and you’ve got an adorable kid’s Halloween costume that… Read more ... 
Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to refashion a plain tee into this pretty girl’s shrug. Keep it plain, or embellish it like she did with fabric rosettes made from the… Read more ... 
Jennifer Casa from JCasa Handmade shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make her Flip Side Pillow. Go to the tutorial.
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Sew4Home shows how to make cheerleader ribbon Pony-Os. Make them in your school colors for an almost-instant splash of team spirit. Go to the tutorial.
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Amy from Positively Splendid guest blogs over Infarrantly Creative with a tutorial showing how to make scrunchy coiled fabric flowers. She used hers to make a pretty bracelet, but you could also use them for headband embellishments, brooches, etc. Get … Read more ... 
Zura from Sew Retro Chic! takes part in the Inspire to Create series at Sew Chic & Unique with a tutorial showing how to make her Little Girl Sling Pouch. What a cute little bag for girls!! The straps are… Read more ... 
If a lunch bag emblazoned with a cartoon character doesn’t appeal to you, why not make your own? Sew4Home shows how with their tutorial for making an insulated lunch bag. Go to the tutorial.
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Wide elastic waistbands are super popular right now. This is a good thing, because they’re one of the easiest ways to finish the waist of a skirt. The only problem is, there’s not much selection in terms of color. Do… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a nursing cover to give privacy to breastfeeding mothers. It includes a little pocket where you can stash a small pack of baby wipes. Get the how-to from Sew4Home.
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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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