If you like to sew on stretch knits, a twin needle might just become your second-best friend.  (Your machine itself is your best friend, right?)  A twin needle will sew two parallel lines of stitches on the top of a piece…

I love bias tape.  Love, love, love it!!  Love it so much I could marry it.  I especially love custom bias tape out of printed fabrics. 

Given my jr. high crush on custom bias tape, it should come as no surprise…

Revoluzzza shows how she used printed IKEA fabric to make these fun tree softies.  The modern tree image is simply cut from IKEA’s Frederika fabric, and then embellished with felt shapes.  I love it!!!  Get the how-to.

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Whenever I see that I’ll have a curved piece of fabric at the bottom of a garment, I get a sinking feeling thinking.  A curved edge often creates the right shape, but hemming it can be a bear.  Kelli at Presser…

Lola from Lola… Again!  shares a tutorial on Moda Bakeshop for making a pieced fabric binder cover.  This would be a great way to cover and reuse old binders that perhaps have printing on the front.  Go to the tutorial.

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Just when I think it’s safe to declutter my studio, along comes a project like this one scrap ribbon belt by Ashley of Little Blue Boo.  It’s like candy!!!  It’s made from small strips of ribbon that are woven together. …

Alexis from My Mama Made It was shows how to make this Anthropologie-inspired dress with a printed gathered skirt and a belted waist.  She made it from a solid ribbed tank and a printed shirt.  The belt is not attached to…

Christine from Christine Sews shows how to create a zipper band for a purse.  The zipper band is the bit of fabric at the top of the purse that connects the zipper to the body of the purse.  Get the how-to…

Candace from Sparkle Power! shows how to make this ruffle top for girls.  This is such a classic style!  Once you know how to make one, it will be a “go to” top style for years.  Go to the tutorial.

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You can find out how to make a patchwork lanyard at Fireflies and Jellybeans.  Practical AND pretty!  Go to the tutorial.

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Rachel from Heart of Light shares a tutorial on 100 Layer Cake for making this ethereal ruffled petal belt.  This easy-to-make accessory can add this season’s flavor to last year’s dress or tunic.  Go to the tutorial.
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