Jen from Lipstick, Fur and Laundry shows how easy it is to make an apron, even if you are still learning to sew.  Start with two tea towels for an easy, inexpensive project.  Get the how-to.

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All a child needs to become a superhero is a blanket and an imagination, but that doesn’t mean they wouldn’t love to have a superhero crown like these.  CurlyPops shares a tutorial and template on her blog showing how to … Read More...

Fabulous slippers make cold  mornings (and floors!) more bearable.  Nancy Minksy, author of Denim Revolution: Dozens of Ways to Turn Denim Cast-Offs into Fashion Must-Haves, shares a tutorial on Craftzine for making these handmade slippers.  Velvet, lace, and other … Read More...

Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog for making this zippered wristlet.   Use scraps from your favorite fabrics to create the patchwork stripes.  Get the how-to.

LiEr fromikat bag shares a tutorial on her blog shows how to draft a pattern for a pleated skirt.  It’s part of her Dress for Winter blog series, in which she’ll show how to create some of her favorite … Read More...

ayumills, AKA Pink Penguin, shares a tutorial on her blog for her Puffy Pouch coin purse.  It’s made with a flex frame – just pinch the sides together to open.  There are also instructions for making it with a velcro … Read More...

The Purl Bee has a free tutorial for making these fabulous throw pillows.  The oversized felt flower design is crisp and modern.  Go to the tutorial. 

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The Slapdash Sewist shows how she turned three of last decade’s sweaters into one very “now” colorblocked sweater dress.  Go to the tutorial.

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Many people use an envelope system as a way to management their budget.  They have separate envelopes that hold cash allotted to each budgeting area (groceries, gas, etc.) to keep them from overspending. 

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Urban Threads has the how-to for turning an old sweater and a pair of flats into these trendy sweater boots.  Add your favorite embroidered motif to make them your own.  Go to the tutorial.

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Christina from Mamas Worldwide shows how you can convert a regular bra into a nursing bra.  This is such a great idea because nursing bras are expensive, and the selection is fairly limited.   Get the how-to.

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Jacinda from Prudent Baby shares a tutorial (and will soon post a pattern to accompany it) for making a baby bonnet out of fleece.  The choice of fleece for this classic style makes this an easy project and it serves … Read More...

The smallest bits of fabric in your stash are just the right size for making these fabric barrettes.  Becca from Blue Cricket Design shows you how.  Get the tutorial.

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Disney from Ruffles and Stuff has done it again! (Is there anything this girl can’t make super cute?)  This time she has recycled the tops of orphan socks into long winter gloves.  I knew there was a reason I couldn’t … Read More...

Bring those short, stubby pencils out of the bottom of your desk drawer and show them some love with this pencil pouch made just for them.  Kristin from Craft Leftovers has a free tutorial showing how to make one.  Get … Read More...

Emily from Rubber Punkin shares a tutorial showing how to make a monster softie out of felt.  You can have loads of fun with this project, adding your own personal touch with the shape of the monster and his features.  … Read More...