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ThimblyThings shows how she took a less-than-trendy jumper and turned it into this fashionable summer dress. A bit of elastic gave it some shape, and overdrying updated the denim. See how she did it.
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Alexis from My Mama Made It shows how she turned a men’s dress shirt into this sleeveless blouse. The ruffle at the neck adds just the right feminine touch. I’m adding this to my summer must-sew list! Get the how-to… Read more ... 
Threads Magazine shows an easy way to turn bias cording right side out. Get the how-to.
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Go to Soto Softies to find out how to make these adorable warm fuzzy mammal finger puppets. The free pattern includes pieces to make a mouse, a squirrel, and a lamb. Cute, cute, cute!!! Go to the tutorial. Or,… Read more ... 
Buying a sewing machine can be pretty confusing. There are so many different types of features and functions available. How to make sense of it all? Sew, Mama, Sew! shares a list of questions to consider when purchasing a sewing… Read more ... 
Jennifer Paganelli shares a tutorial on All People Quilt for making these fabric journal covers. The covers are reusable. They fit a 7-1/2×9-3/4″ composition book. Go to the tutorial.
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If you love Japanese fabric, then check out the sale going on at This and That From Japan. They’re offering 20% off fabric from the “cotton” and “linen cotton blends” and 10% off from fabric from the “Sanrio/Character,” “Sale”… Read more ... 
CraftZine shares a free pattern and podcast telling how make these zippered pouches in the shape of a floppy-eared bunny featured in the book Zakka Sewing. Check out the bunny tail on the zipper pull! Go to the free … Read more ... 
Piece bandanas
together to make a quick tablerunner perfect for laid-back summertime entertaining. Find out how from Country Living.
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Laupre shares a tutorial showing how to make these cool wrap-around pants. Perfect for summertime! Go to the tutorial.
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Babies grow so fast! Sometimes an article is clothing is only worn once or twice before baby has moved on to the next size. Obsessively Stitching shows how to take outgrown baby pajamas and turn them into a new pair… Read more ... 
Little ones are notorious for holding something in their hand one second, and sending it careening to the floor the next. Luckily, you can plan ahead and attach a “no drop” strap to bottles, toys, etc. HomeSpun Threads shows you… Read more ... 
This summer, make good old-fashioned letter writing a priority. It’ll keep the kids’ brains active and it will strengthen relationships with family and friends. Craftzine shows how to make this family letter writing center that hangs on the wall. Go … Read more ... 
This felt teddy bear project from Chica and Jo is a great summertime craft for the kiddos. The pieces are all precut, so all the kids have to do is assesmble and stitch. Make a bunch and host a teddy… Read more ... 
If a simple fabric yoyo is pretty, it stands to reason that a two-layer yoyo is doubly so. Shira Cooper shares a tutorial on Whip Up showing how to take the fabric yoyo to the next level by adding another… Read more ...