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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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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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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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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 ... 
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 ... 
Christine Sews shows how to make this case for your cutting boards. (You know, the cardboard ones that fold up.) Go to the tutorial.
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If the thought of making your own hat sounds intimidating, check out this tutorial from CraftStylish. Cal Patch shows how you can make a shady hat using only one piece fabric. Oh, and it’s reversible, too! Read how to make … Read more ... 
Julie K shows how to make a zippered pouch from a placemat, and how to do it with only four seams. Go to the tutorial.
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Elizabeth from Elizabeth You Were Born To Play That Part celebrates her 1-year blog-iversary with a free pattern for her Marie apron. I love the vintage styling! Go to the free pattern.
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CraftStylish shows how to sew a pair of undies using the knit fabric from an old t-shirt. Think of how soft they would be! Get the tutorial.
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Rostichery is at it again with the apron cheats. This time she shows how to take a longer skirt and turn it into a full-body apron. Get the how-to.
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Christine from Christine Sews shares a tutorial that explains how to make a bolster pillow. Get the how-to.
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Betz White, a renowned designer and crafting expert, shares her ingenious method for creating a charming apron from a humble pillowcase in just 10 minutes! This innovative project not only repurposes an everyday household item but also transforms it into… Read more ... 
Canadian Living offers a tutorial for making a tissue box cover. It’s reversible, so you can change the pattern depending on your mood. Go to the tutorial.
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