Most of the time my sewing machine is like a dear, dear friend.  But when tension problems arise, there’s no denying that it is indeed a piece of machinery.  With so many moving parts, there are plenty of things that…

I love this dress shirt refashion by Alexis from My Mama Made It!  She takes a man’s dress shirt and turns it into a woman’s peasant shirt.  Brilliant!  Get the tutorial.

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How many times have you gathered fabric only to have the ends pull loose and the gathers start slipping out before you can get it stitched down?  Jessica from SewChic shares a tip for keeping your gathers gathered until you get…

This little gnome looks like he’s thinking some magical thoughts.  He’d be super sweet appliqued on a onesie, a bib, or on the side of a soft baby block.  Wee Folk Art shares the pattern for free.  Go to the pattern.

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Beccy from Wipster shows how to make this quick and easy doorstop.  She says she made up a couple of these in less than an hour.  Get the how-to.

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Nicole Mallalieu from You SEW, Girl! shares a video tutorial showing how to insert eyelets into purse straps.  The eyelet kit she uses is available for purchase in her store.  Go to the video tutorial.

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Christine from Christine Sews shows how she gets sharp, crisp corners on her patch pockets.  She removes extra bulk by mitering the corners.  Go to the tutorial.

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Look at this pretty patchwork diaper bag!  Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making one Moda Bakeshop.  Get the how-to.

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Emily from Toad’s Treasures made this towel wrap skirt to wear at the pool.  She shares a tutorial so you can make one, too.  Get the how-to.

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If you’ve considered using cloth diapers on your baby but have balked at the price for the initial setup, consider making your own.  Craftster user agrafikartist shares a tutorial for making eco-friendly cloth diapers.  Go to the tutorial.

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J.J. from Enchantresses Three shows how to add corsage details to the neckline of an existing shirt.  What a fun way to update a plain tee!  Get the tutorial.

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Dana from MADE shows what she did with a onesie she found on the clearance rack.  She added a skirt with ruffles for a fabulous ruffle dress.  Read more and see more photos at MADE.

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