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Craftzine shows how you can make this dress from a pile of old t-shirts. They show it as a wedding dress, but really this dress could be worn for any occasion, or for no special occasion at all. Go to … Read more ... 
Dana from MADE shows how she reuses fabric scraps when wrapping gifts. She pairs long ribbons made from leftover fabric with plain brown paper sacks. Read more about this cool idea on her blog.
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Christine from Christine Sews shares her method for making a super simple skirt. She starts with a hip measurement and adds 6 inches, thus the name “6-inch skirt”. Go to the tutorial.
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Look at this diaper bag that ReFabulous made for a sports-loving friend! The body of the bag is made from a jersey from the friend’s favorite team. The sides and handles are made from cargo pants, and the lining is… Read more ... 
CraftStylish shows how to make this argyle fleece throw, one of many projects in the book Dorm Decor. Get the how-to.
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Newer is not always better. This is certainly true with sewing machines. If you’re thinking about purchasing an older sewing machine, Sew, Mama, Sew! has some tips for you. Go to the article.
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Jessica from Happy Together made this ruffle tube top, and shares a tutorial so you can make one, too. Great style for summertime! Go to the tutorial.
[photo by Jessica Fediw of Happy Together]
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Bias tape, v-neck, knit fabric… Separately each of these add to the complexity of a garment. But put them all together in one project and they can be outright intimidating. Christine of Christine Sews shares her technique for adding a… Read more ... 
A lettuce-edge adds a little bit of ruffle to the hem of a knit garment. Christine Sews shows how to achieve this quick but stylish hem. Go to the tutorial.
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Bernadette Noll and Kathie Sever from Future Craft Collective post on Craftzine showing how to make these cool diving toys for the pool. They’re made from all recycled materials. Get the tutorial.
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Don’t let choosing the right needle for your sewing project intimidate you! Manda from Tree Fall posts on Sew, Mama, Sew! about the different types of sewing machine needles out there and when you’d use them. Go to the article… Read more ... 
Baby carriers are must-haves, but they’re not always the most fashionable things to wear. Jenny Garland shows how to make a cover for a baby carrier so you can have your carrier and look good, too. Go to the how-to… Read more ... 
Keep the edges of nylon webbing from raveling by burning the ends. The heat melts the fabric so it won’t ravel any more. Christine Sews tells how to do it. Go to the tutorial.
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HomeSpun Threads shares a PDF tutorial for making this baby bib. The ruffled edge is a nice addition! Get the tutorial.
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Looking for more baby Bib patterns? Check these sewing patterns out on Etsy… Read more ... 
Pins are some of the simplest of sewing notions. A long straight piece of metal with a point on the end. And yet, sewing pins are crucial to the success of your project. Janome Sew4Home tells all about the different… Read more ...