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Alexis from My Mama Made It and lex shows how she made this pretty new dress for herself. The top portion is made from on old t-shirt, and the bottom from some yardage. A ruffled bib on the top portion… Read more ... 
Kathie Sever and Bernadette Noll from Future Craft Collective share a tutorial on Craftzine for making this hat for baby out of the sleeve of an adult sweater. The hat is styled to stay put on baby’s head. Go to … Read more ... 
Head over to CraftStylish to get this tutorial by Cal Patch on how to turn a t-shirt into a tunic with a gathered front. This tutorial by Cal Patch is an excerpt from CraftStylish Restyle. Get the how-to.… Read more ... 
Rochelle at Home Sweet Homebodies shows how she transformed a long skirt into this maternity shirt. The cap sleeves and ruffles at the neck are totally on trend for this season! Get the how-to.
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Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to recreate the look of an Anthrolopologie ribbon headband, but at a fraction of the cost. See how to to do it.
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Start the New Year by going green at the grocery store with these reusable mesh produce bags. Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how to make them. This is a quick sewing project that will help keep loads of… Read more ... 
LiEr from ikat bag continues her Winter Dress series on her blog with a tutorial and free pattern for making this pleated pinafore. What I love about a pinafore like this is that it’s an all-season dress. Wear it layered… Read more ... 
Jess from Bits for Baby and The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie tells how you can create this handy organizer that hangs in a crib and holds baby’s toys and books. Go to the tutorial.
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Threads Magazine shares some tips for sewing with boiled wool. If you’re using this warm but challenging fabric in your winter sewing projects, you’ll want to check them out. Go to the article.
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Fabulous slippers make cold mornings (and floors!) more bearable. Nancy Minksy, author of Denim Revolution: Dozens of Ways to Turn Denim Cast-Offs into Fashion Must-Haves, shares a tutorial on Craftzine for making these handmade slippers. Velvet, lace, and other… Read more ... 
The Purl Bee has a free tutorial for making these fabulous throw pillows. The oversized felt flower design is crisp and modern. Go to the tutorial.
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Miss Cinti from My Poppet and Made of Cloth shows how she added a snaps
opening at the crotch of this baby romper so that it’s easier to take on and off. This is actually a fairly easy fix to… Read more ... 
Amida from Journey Into Unschooling had some scrap fabric and a bit of stuffing. A quick handdrawn pattern and a sewing session later, she had this sweet little pig softie. Read more about her project at Journey Into Unschooling.
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Stacey from Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy made this soft fabric pocket watch for her son so that he can pretend to be a train conductor. It has two fabric pieces that are “hinged” together at the top so he… Read more ... 
Kerri from cute little disaster and Lovelies & Reas’ Designs shows the ruffled curtain she made, inspired by a similar one she saw in an Anthropologie catalog. (Have you noticed how many awesome sewing projects are inspired by Anthropologie?) Read … Read more ...