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…

If you like sewing, but feel overwhelmed when planning a project, check out the sewing kits at Mummy Made It.  Whethere its a costume for the little one or a dainty little pincushion for yourself, Mummy Made it makes it easy for…

All About You shows how to make this ruched bandeau hair wrap.  Wear it ruched as a headband, or open it up and wear it as a head scarf for protection from the sun.  Get the how-to.

[photo from All About You]

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DuhBe shares a tutorial for making these gorgeous ribbon rose blooms.  Use an individual bloom as a brooch or a group of them as a mini bouquet.  Go to the tutorial.

pssst… if you want the ribbon rose without the work, you can…

Know a sweet little girl who needs a sweet little outfit?  Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial and template for making this cupcake appliqued shirt with matching skirt.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Lil Blue Boo]

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Lecien offers a free tutorial for making their Sweet Dreams Pillowcase and Sew Sweet Laundry Bag.  Both tutorials are included in one handy PDF.  Link to the PDF tutorial.

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Can  you believe that this white denim skirt was a pair of blue denim jeans in another life?  Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows how to make this skirt from the legs of an old pair of jeans.  She bleached them…

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial for a very handy project for runners - an arm band pouch. This little pouch wraps around your arm with an elastic strap and has just enough room to hold a…

All About You offers a tutorial (and template) for making these miniature teddy bears.  This is a great project for fabric scraps!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from All About You]

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Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make this round pillow with ruched sides.  Go to the tutorial.

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