Jo Jo & Sew made this gorgeous scarf out of scrap fabrics.  The layers of delicate fabrics are both sophisticated and romantic.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  Get the how-to.

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If the word “applique” conjures up images of Sunbonnet Sue and gingham-checked Scottie dogs, then you haven’t seen the new twist on applique by modern sewists.

In Sew Liberated: 20 Stylish Projects for the Modern Sewist, Meg McElwee captures … Read More...

Sew4Home shows how to make an insulated shopping tote.  Now you can take a reusable shopping bag with you to the grocery store, and keep your food cold until you get home!  Go to the tutorial.

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Sew4Home shows how to make an insulated shopping tote.  Now you can take a reusable shopping bag with you to the grocery store, and keep your food cold until you get home!  Go to the tutorial.

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Sew4Home shows how to make an insulated shopping tote.  Now you can take a reusable shopping bag with you to the grocery store, and keep your food cold until you get home!  Go to the tutorial.

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Traci from Amazing Mae and May and Mae contributes to Celebrate the Boy month with a tutorial showing how to make this trinket keeper.  It hangs from a child’s beltloop or backpack and is the perfect spot for them to … Read More...

Alexis from Lex and My Mama Made It offers a tutorial for making this Anthropologie-inspired chiffon petal tank top.  Look at those layers and layers of filmy petals! Divine!!  Go to the tutorial.

Laurel from Dart and Gather made this flower tank, inspired by a this shirt by Lex at My Mama Made It.  The large gathered flower applique is dramatic and feminine.  Want to make one for yourself?  Go to the … Read More...

Julie from Pumpkinbear and Craft Knife shares a tutorial for making this long gathered skirt for little girls out of a jersey sheet.  You can find all kinds of fun kid prints in jersey sheets.  Take a look at the … Read More...

Regina from Creative Kismet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these sweet stitched house-shaped bookmarks.  Applique a heart and add a Valentine’s sentiment to make a thoughtful gift for your loved ones.  Go to the tutorial… Read More...

Keep your neck warm with this neck wrap scarflette made from a sweater.  Deborah from Purple Pinwheel and Wonderwoman Creations has the how-to.  Go to the tutorial.

Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make this heart-shaped zippered pouch.  Fill one with treats for Valentine’s Day!  Go to the tutorial.

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Tam from Sew Dang Cute shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for this patchwork bubble skirt for little girls.  You can make it with a Jelly Roll of precut fabric.  Use reds and pinks to make it a special … Read More...

With Chinese New Year approaching (Feb 14), why not make a set of Wheel of Fortune coasters?   Craft Passion has the how-to.  She shows hers made out of Chinese silks.  It’s expensive fabric, but you’d only be using scraps and … Read More...

Adriana from The Princess Seam shares some ideas for designer details that you can replicate in your spring sewing.  I can’t wait to try some of these out!  Read more at her blog to find out how to DIY these … Read More...

Clare from Green Valley Crafts shows off the fabric toy she made for her daughter.  It’s a series of soft fabric balls, with Velcro on each side.  Little hands can connect them together and pull them apart to their hearts’ … Read More...

Brittany of Craft Phesine participates in Celebrate the Boy month with a tutorial showing how to make collars for little boys’ button-up shirts.  You can find get a tutorial on her blog.  Go there now.

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make this scrunch belt.  Satiny fabric and a large fabric flower give a romantic look.  Elastic makes it adjustable.  Go to the tutorial.

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