A charm pack and a t-shirt get transformed into this lovely patchwork baby dress with a tutorial Vicki from Sew Inspired.  The empire waist and long skirt mean that the fit is flexible.  Get the how-to.

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Oilcloth Addict shows how you can make reusable gift tags for your Christmas giftgivingf rom chalkcloth and oilcloth.  Not only are they pretty, they’re practical, too.  Go to the tutorial.

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KojoDesigns shares a tutorial for making this ruffled fabric pomander ornament.  You can make it from your scrap bin, and there’s no sewing involved.  Go to the tutorial.

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Head over to Cotton and Cloud to find out how to make these mini frame purses.  They’ve got a free PDF pattern that you can download.  You can make these fun little purses in a flat or puffy version.  (I … Read More...

Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff shows how to make a pair of silk fairy wings.  Imagine how much fun your child will have running around with these beautiful wings fluttering behind!  Go to the tutorial.

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If you enjoy mixing fabric prints, Shelly from 7 Layer Studio has a project for you!  She shows how to make this reversible cafe apron.  Each side of the apron is pieced from several coordinating fabric prints.  Go to the … Read More...

ModHomeEcTeacher from Flipt Studio shares a tutorial on Curbly for these cool bolster pillows.  She used rolled towels for the stuffing.  Not only does this recycle your old towels, but it also speeds up the “stuffing” step (always my least … Read More...

Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff is posting a sewing tutorial every day this week.  Earlier this week she shares tutorials for an infant wrap dress and Christmas ornaments from kid’s art.

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Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares a tutorial that tells you how to add a single layer ruffle to the bottom of a hem.  If you’re a beginning sewer and have thought ruffles too hard, read her tutorial and find … Read More...

Wee Folk Art shares a tutorial for making these fabric Nubbie Dolls.  These soft dolls can be made up quickly and easily from a square of fabric, some ribbon, and a wad of fiberfill.  Get the how-to.

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Alexis from My Mama Made It created this decadent scarf from a thrifted cashmere sweater.  The cashmere makes it soft, and the gathering and ruffling make it delicious.  Go to the tutorial.

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Teresa from Patchwork shows how to make this patchwork notebook cover.  This is a great use for your fabric scraps.  Go to the tutorial.

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It being this close to Thanksgiving (and Christmas), when I hear the word “ham” my mind automatically goes to the kind that you eat.  But the ham that Jen from My Measuring Tape shows how to make is not an … Read More...

Phyllis Dobbs from Phyllis Dobbs Art & Design Studio shares a free pattern for this pretty apron.  I love the angled pocket, and the contrast hem!  Make it in red and green for a festive holiday look, or make it … Read More...

Chea from Just a Betty trying to be a Martha shows how she made this super cute Christmas tree applique.  The body of the tree is made of up little strips of ribbon.  She made a matching skirt by stitching … Read More...

Ashley from Make It and Love It continues her scarf refashioning series with a tutorial showing how to make a fringed skirt for a little girl out of a scarf.  The long fringe would make any girl feel fancy!  Go … Read More...

Chica and Jo share a tutorial for making this fall leaf table runner with matching napking rings.  Whether it’s for a special Thanksgiving dinner, or part of your autumn decor, your table will look festive with this table runner down … Read More...

Ellie from Bustle and Sew  shares a free downloadable pattern and tutorial to make this sweet little bunny shaped heating bag.  This little bunny has a pocket in her tummy where you can insert a bag filled with rice or … Read More...