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Shelley Detton shows how to make a custom valance on her blog, 7 Layer Studio. She gives directions for several variations so you can get just the look you want. Go to the tutorial.
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Santa visits all kids, even the wild ones. If you’ve got a little wild thing at your house who is expecting a visit from Santa this year (or maybe even an older wild thing), you need this Where the Wild … Read more ... 
Just because a pair of baby pants doesn’t have snaps
on the inside leg seam doesn’t mean they have to stay that way. You can add them in with a little handsewing. Arwen O’Reilly Griffith shares a tutorial on Craftzine… Read more ... 
Anne from Noodlehead shows how to make this Christmas stocking. She includes directions for adding a machine embroidered (satin stitch) name to the top. After all, you don’t want someone else claiming your stocking stuffers as their own, do you? … Read more ... 
Christine from Christine Sews shows how to alter a pair of pants to take in extra width at the hips. This alteration is for women who carry most of their weight in their waist rather than hips and thighs. Get … Read more ... 
Care from Obsessively Stitching finishes out her potholder sewing series with this tutorial showing how to use a set of potholders to make a quiet book. The potholders are already quilted and finished on the edges, so all that’s left… Read more ... 
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows another cool way to repurpose dollar store potholders. This time she uses one to make a make-up bag. Get the how-to.
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Care from Obsessively Stitching shows you can transform a quilted potholder into this handy travel sewing kit. The quilting is perfect for holding your needles and pins. How cool is that! Get the how-to.
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Mommabear from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how to make a little bubble skirt for a toddler. You can easily adjust the measurements for a bigger girl if you need. Go to the tutorial.
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Not only are fabric napkins an earth-friendly choice, they also make for a pretty table setting. Sew4Home shows how you can make a set of fabric napkins out of your favorite fabric print. Go to the tutorial.
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Christine from Christine Sews shows how to attach a neckband to a t-shirt. Looking at a finished t-shirt, it seems as if this would be fairly complex. In reality, it’s a simple process. Get the how-to.
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Rebekah from REal Ideas shows how to make these oversized burlap acorns. The tops are made from real acorn lids. These unique decorations would be a great addition to your fall decor. Go to the tutorial.
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If the edges of the seatbelts in your car are uncomfortable to your children, you can cover the hard edges with a seatbelt cover. You can buy them from a baby store, or just follow the instructions by Care from… Read more ... 
Sarah Cornett from Sarah’s Never-Ending Projects guests blogs on The How-To Girl with a tutorial showing how to refashion a turtleneck into a crewcut with a little ruffle at the neckline. Go to the tutorial.
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LiEr from ikat bag shows how to make these fabric lollipops. These lollipops are super sweet, but they don’t contain an ounce of sugar to go to your waistline or smear across your child’s face. Want to make a bunch? … Read more ...