If you own a Kindle and enjoy sewing, Chica from Chica and Jo has a tutorial for you!  She shows how to make a custom cover for your Kindle.  Get the tutorial.

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Deanna from Just Deanna made this pretty kitty appliqued tee for her daughter.  She shares a tutorial and a link to download the applique pattern so you can make one as well.  Go to the tutorial.

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Linen is the perfect choice to complement the simple lines of this pop.  The hem band is embroidered with outlines of pears.  Find out how to make one with a tutorial from Living Creatively.  Go to the tutorial.

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Typically when you want to put machine embroidery on a garment, you’d do it before you assemble all the pieces.  But what about when you want to add machine embroidery to an existing garment?  Sometimes you can maneuver the garment…

Jodi from Pleasant Home’s Needle n Thread shares a tutorial for this awesome tote bag on Moda Bake Shop.  It sports a row of pockets all the way around the outside of the bag.  And be sure to check out the…

Welcome autumn with a colorful pumpkin patch on your mantel or by your door.  Amy from The Idea Room shows how with this tutorial for soft fabric pumpkins.   I love the warm autumn tones in her fabric choices!  Go to the tutorial.

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Instructables user Rachel shows how to make a perfectly fitting bra.  I have not been brave enough to try this myself, but I have heard that it’s not as difficult as it sounds.  Go to the tutorial.

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Whether you’re cutting something on the straight grain, or need to offset a pattern piece at an angle from the straight grain, knowing where the threads run is crucial to the success of many sewing projects.  Wee Folk Art shows how…

You can grab a sneak peek at Amy Butler’s newest line over at The Fat Quarter Shop.  The name of the line is Love, and it’s due out in December.  I know what’s going on my Christmas list…    Link to…

You may think there’s not much that can be made with a 5-inch square of fabric, but when you collect a stack of 5-inch fabric squares (a charm pack) it turns out that there’s a lot you can do with…

In their article, Understanding Filler Materials, the folks at Sew4Home discuss the many options for stuffing handmade pillows.  Go to the article.

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Christine from Christine Sews made this flirty peasant top from a man’s dress shirt.  The grosgrain ribbon adds a feminine touch to the more masculine fabric.   Get the tutorial.

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