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If your child dreams of being a knight in shining armor, check out this tutorial from Adrienne from Some of a Kind. She shows how to make a set of pretend armor out of felt. She also has tutorials to… Read more ... 
Instead of sending a moth-eaten sweater to the trash bin, why not use it to create a cover for your hot water bottle? Grayvyxn shares a tutorial on Wardrobe Refashion showing you how. Get the tutorial.
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Vickie Howell shares some tutorials on PBS Parents showing how to make all four of these Halloween costumes for baby – Strong Man, Munchkin, Wee Witch and Baby Sasquatch. They are all based on the perennial favorite baby garment –… Read more ... 
Reprodepot shows how to make this simple tote bag, perfect for carrying your goodies while out trick-or-treating. Get the tutorial.
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Sarah from Create Everyday made this holiday table runner from burlap and contrasting ribbon. I love the contrast of the rustic burlap with the refined look of grosgrain ribbon. See more photos (and find out how she did it) at … Read more ... 
Vegbee from Blueprints shares a tutorial and pattern for these rock a bye baby bibs, perfect for all the cool babies and parents that you know. She’s got patterns for an acoustic guitar (shown here) and an electric guitar. Go … Read more ... 
For every major holiday, I like to make at least one handmade decoration. Even though it’s not yet Halloween, I think I’ve found the Christmas decoration that I need to make for this year. (I’m sure I’ll make others, but… Read more ... 
Fawnda from Fireflies & Jellybeans shows how to make this simple Trick-or-Treat bag from a Halloween themed bandana. You can find these bandanas at the craft stores for a song. Go to the tutorial.
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Head over to Courage to Create for some cool ideas for repurposing your old t-shirts. They have links to video tutorials showing how to make this patchwork pillow, a neck pillow, and scarves. Look for t-shirts with bold graphics, as… Read more ... 
Katie f rom Adelaide Lemonade shows how to make this patchwork bread bag for her homemade bread. Make a bread bag and fill it with a fresh baked loaf for an awesome hostess or housewarming gift! Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Joanna from Chubby Hobby shows how to make a cover for your Janome sewing machine. It’s made to fit over the machine’s hard cover because – let’s face it – large plastic sewing machine covers are not so pretty. If… Read more ... 
Angie from Quality Time shares a pattern and tutorial for making these Witchy-poo Shoe softies. Make up a pair and hang it from ribbon as a fun Halloween decoration. Go to the tutorial.
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Talin from Talin’s Corner shows how to make this trifold fabric wallet. Her version of the fabric wallet gives enough room for a checkbook, folded bills, and plenty of cards. Go to the tutorial.
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Linda from Pane Amore & Creativita shows how she made a Halloween costume for her sweet little pirate. She provides the tutorial for making a vest and links to a tutorial for the hat. I love the embroidered pirate on… Read more ... 
Keep your school lunches eco-friendly by using a reusable sandwich wrap instead of a throwaway baggie. Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch showing how to make one. Go to the … Read more ...