Find out how to make a minky-lined electronics cozy with this tutorial by Ashley of Make It and Love It.  This soft case can be used to hold your cell phone, GPS, PDA, etc.  Get the how-to.

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A baby sling provides a hands-free way to carry your baby around with you and still keep them snuggled up close.  Elizabeth from Elizabeth, You Were Born to Play That Part shows how to make a reversible baby sling.  There’s a…

Jessica from Juicy Bits shows the ringbearer pillow that she made for some friends’ wedding.  I love the rustic fabric (is it linen?) paired with the accents of more refined green and purple fabrics.  See more photos at her blog.

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If you want to get into the world of sewing but don’t want to spend several hundred dollars (or more) on a fancy new sewing machine, why not give an older machine a whirl?  Frankly, I prefer sewing on my…

Julie from julie-k made this drawstring backpack for her daughter.  Drawstring backpacks are a perennial favorite sewing project because they’re quick, they’re easy, and they’re practical.  She followed a tutorial from Martha Stewart, but made modifications to get the look you…

Today is Father’s Day in Australia.  If you need inspiration for a last-minute handmade gift, check out this tutorial for a hanging trash bag for you car by Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar.  Get the how-to.

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A blind hem is actually a fairly simple hem to create on your sewing machine.  Jennifer from Window-Valence-Patterns.com shows how to do it in a video tutorial.  Go to the video tutorial.

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The craft begins shows how to make this sweet bunting from vintage hankies.  If you’ve got a collection of vintage hankies, this would be a great way to display them.  Get the how-to.

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Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a goofball, a soft baby taggy ball.  This would make an awesome baby gift! Get the tutorial.

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Fat Quarter Shop shows a little sneak peek of the upcoming Nicey Jane line by Heather Bailey, available in two colorways.  Cool (shown at the left) uses a pallette of muted blues, greens, and yellows, while the Swell colorway introduces pinks…

Fabric Family and Fun shows how you can use charm squares (or any small fabric scraps) to make this pretty patchwork camera strap.  Get the how-to.

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Disney from Ruffles n Stuff shows how to make a kid-sized bowtie.  Even though we usually think about bowties for little boys, it’s awfully sweet on a little girl as well.  Go to the tutorial.

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If you own a Kindle and enjoy sewing, Chica from Chica and Jo has a tutorial for you!  She shows how to make a custom cover for your Kindle.  Get the tutorial.

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Deanna from Just Deanna made this pretty kitty appliqued tee for her daughter.  She shares a tutorial and a link to download the applique pattern so you can make one as well.  Go to the tutorial.

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Linen is the perfect choice to complement the simple lines of this pop.  The hem band is embroidered with outlines of pears.  Find out how to make one with a tutorial from Living Creatively.  Go to the tutorial.

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Typically when you want to put machine embroidery on a garment, you’d do it before you assemble all the pieces.  But what about when you want to add machine embroidery to an existing garment?  Sometimes you can maneuver the garment…

Jodi from Pleasant Home’s Needle n Thread shares a tutorial for this awesome tote bag on Moda Bake Shop.  It sports a row of pockets all the way around the outside of the bag.  And be sure to check out the…

Welcome autumn with a colorful pumpkin patch on your mantel or by your door.  Amy from The Idea Room shows how with this tutorial for soft fabric pumpkins.   I love the warm autumn tones in her fabric choices!  Go to the tutorial.

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Instructables user Rachel shows how to make a perfectly fitting bra.  I have not been brave enough to try this myself, but I have heard that it’s not as difficult as it sounds.  Go to the tutorial.

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Whether you’re cutting something on the straight grain, or need to offset a pattern piece at an angle from the straight grain, knowing where the threads run is crucial to the success of many sewing projects.  Wee Folk Art shows how…