Laura from We Wilsons is giving away downloads of her new When Pigs Fly softie pattern for a limited time.  Isn’t he adorable??  The wings are attached with a button, which makes them easily removable.   Go to the free pattern, but…

Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to make this sweet fabric version of Little Red Riding Hood.  She’s easily made using fabrics from your scrap bin.  Get the how-to.

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Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making your own duvet cover with piping detail.  They include yardage and cutting charts for twin, full, queen, and king sized duvet covers.  Get the how-to.

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Beccy from wipster shows how she makes a gathered skirt so that the elastic waistband is covered with a pretty sash.  This allows her to tuck in a shirt without the elastic waistband showing.  Clever!  Go to the tutorial.

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Pretty Ditty shows how you can make a scarf/shawl from the skirt of a dress.  (You could also just use a skirt.)  The ends of the scarf are embellished with little bobble clusters for added interest.

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EvaForeva shows how to make this stunning leather clutch.  I love the clean lines!!  She got the leather from her father’s torn jacket.  Go to the tutorial.

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Lorrie from Fabric, Paper, Thread shows how she made this summer handbag with wooden handles. The large size (9″x12″) allows you to carry everything you need for a summer day at the park or by the pool, and the side pockets…

LiEr from ikat bag explains how to make killer summer dresses without using commercial patterns in her Summer Dresses post series.  Up first is a simple shirred spaghetti strap dress, followed by a tutorial showing how to cut armholes down into…

Soda can cozies (koozies) don’t HAVE to advertise law firms, auto shops, or beer.  You can make your own out of your favorite fabric, with a free pattern from Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs.  Get the free pattern.

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Amy Schimler shares some exciting news on her blog, Red Fish Circle.  Her Creatures and Critters dots fabric prints will be made available on 58″-60″wide minky!  Think of all the super soft, polk-dotted projects you can make with this!  Read…

Make It and Love It shows how to make these ID bracelets so you can have your identifying information with you at all times, even when you’re not carrying a wallet.  Get the how-to.

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Leona Gaita shares some ideas on HomeWorkshop.com on ways you can use fabric as wall art, and explains how to ready-made stretch canvas with fabric of your choice.  Not only can you get some inexpensive decor for your walls, but you…