Those of you who are fitness minded probably already know that you can get chips that track your running progress.  (This was new to me!)  You can buy special running shoes with a place to hold the chip, or you … Read More...

Steph from 3 Hours Past shows how to make the Dior-style fabric roses that appear on this hat.  They’d also make gorgeous embellishments for a dressy dress.  They’re easy to make, requiring just a running stitch.  Get the tutorial… Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she adapted her Every Little Thing little girl’s dress pattern to create a gathered bodice.  It’s a lovely detail, and would work with any simple bodice pattern.  … Read More...

Katy from Sweet Verbena guest blogs in the Ruffles 2012 series at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to add a flounce down the front of a top.  She started with a discount store-bought tank, but there’s no … Read More...

Roslyn from RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a wallet to hold all those store loyalty cards you end up with.  She used oilcloth to make hers, but you could use regular ol’ cotton as … Read More...

Kate from See Kate Sew posts in her Ruffles 2012 series with a tutorial showing how to make a zippered pouch with ruffle trim.  Function with a bit of frill – I love it! Get the tute.

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Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a throw pillow with a vinyl monogram applique.  This would be so cute on a front porch swing or chair!  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Positively Splendid]

Steph from Girl. Inspired. kicks off the new season of Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make a wrap circle skirt.  The first week of competition is a pattern remix of the circle skirt tutorial by … Read More...

Ohhh, I am loving this shiny vinyl tote bag!! The black and white color blocking is so fresh and so mod!  Sew4Home shows how to make one.  Get the tute.

[photo from Sew4Home]

A pillowcase dress usually has a casing and ribbon at the neck.  Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a pillowcase dress with an elastic casing at the neck instead.  The stretchy neckline is easily pulled over a … Read More...

Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots shows how to create a woven circle for a throw pillow.  It’s a fun way to mix two prints (or solids).  Cool idea!  Get the tute.

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Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make the cutest holders for your chopsticks.  They’ve got a little sushi roll appliqued on the front of each one!  Squeee!  Get the tute.

[photo fron Heidi in Lederhosen]

Kate from Centsational Girl shows how to make a roll-up organizer for make-up brushes.  It has pockets to hold the various sizes of make-up brushes and rolls up for easy storage.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Centsational Girl]

Pillowcase dresses for Dress A Girl Around The World are the subject of this month’s sew-along at Hopeful Threads.  Pam from Threading My Way has already made some and shares photos of the dresses she made on her blog.  … Read More...

Justine from Sew Country Chick explains how she made a bathrobe for her child out of a thrifted sweater.  And did I mention it’s cashmere?  How awesome is that!  Get the how-to at Sew Country Chick.

Susan from MoonThirty shows how to make a basic tote bag.  You can use it to carry groceries, library books, just about anything that needs carrying.  Her tote will become the basis of her Rock the Tote series, which will … Read More...

Andrea from The Train To Crazy guest  blogs in the Ruffles 2012 series at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to add a ruffle to a plain bed sheet.  It’s an easy way to add a pop of … Read More...

With all the time you invest in sewing project, wouldn’t it be nice to have a label stitched to it claiming it as your work?  Mel from All Wrapped Up shows how to make your own custom labels using your … Read More...

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how just a little bit of fabric can create a custom look for standard roller shades.  It’s as simple as adding a strip of fabric to the bottom of each shade.  … Read More...

Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curl shows how to make a turban in three flavors – a twisted front, a top knot front, and a cinched front.  Get the tute.

[photo from Cotton & Curl]