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...

With all of the fabulous projects featuring ruffles and skirts and flower appliques, it seems that our guys are often left out of our sewing schedule.  Melissa from Mama Tortilla made a fleece neckwarmer for her husband, and shares a … Read More...

Joy Beadworks shares a tutorial on their blog for making this reverse applique scarf out of old t-shirts.  I love the weathered look of the old knit paired with the handstitching!  Go to the tutorial.

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo  shows how you can make custom fabric designs with screenprinting.  Instead of using photoemulsion chemicals to make the screen, she uses a much simpler method with contact paper.  Go to the tutorial.

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Summerset Banks from Pins and Needles has just kicked off her Great Vintage Shirt Project, a year-long sewing project in which she’ll sew a new vintage shirt each month.  If you’re like me and find yourself drooling over the detailing … Read More...

When our kids outgrow their clothes, it’s usually most evident in arms that are too short.  Jane from Maiden Jane  got another year out of her daughter’s coat by extending the arms.  And she did it by using a pair … Read More...

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this elegant flannel scarf.  The simplicity of design and color makes the gathered panel really pop.  Go to the tutorial.

Kristin and Jordan from kojo designs share a tutorial on their blog showing how to turn an old sweater into a super cute baby or toddler hat with pom pom balls at the top.  These hats definitely have the awww… … Read More...