Pink Penguin shows how to make this patchwork tissue box cover.  It’s also reversible, so you get two looks in one.  Go to the tutorial.

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Show your red,white, and blue with these ric-rac flowers.  Vickie Howell shows how to make them.  Get the tute!

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Char from Crap I’ve Made made this hooded towel for her niece after seeing a similar one in a high priced boutique.  I love the designer fabric on the outside!  She calls it the “$44 Hooded Towel”, but you can  make…

Moda Bake Shop shows how to make this patchwork coupon clutch from charm squares.  Now you can clip coupons in style, and use all the money you save on groceries to buy more fabric!  Get the how-to.

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Fina from The Sock Drawer is holding her first giveaway on her blog, Inside My Sock Drawer.  Up for grabs is one of these Sweet Emily Dolls.  See her blog for entry details.  Deadline is August 1, 2009.

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The double-turn hem is one of the simplest ways to finish an edge.  You can make this hem as deep or as narrow as you wish.  Find out how to make this hem at Janome Sew4Home.

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Meg from Boutique NutMeg Designs shares a tutorial for making this pincushion shaped like a little purse.  So cute!  Go to the tutorial.

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Rhubarb Sky shows how to make this headscarf.  All it takes is two triangles of fabric and a yard of bias tape.  What could be easier?  Get the how-to.

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Bethany from A Wednesday Afternoon shows how to make this uber-cute owl purse.  My must-sew list just grew a little longer!  Go to the tutorial.

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Crafting a Green World shows how to make a pennant banner using scrap fabric.  Get the tute!

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If you’ve got an old t-shirt (or some scraps of knit) and a yard of stretch elastic laying around, you’ve got the material you need to make a pair of panties.  Belle and Burger shows how.  Go to the tutorial.

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Purse feet help protect the bottom of your purse from wear and tear.  Nicole Mallalieu from You SEW, Girl! shares a video tutorial showing how to insert feet when you make your own purses.  View the tutorial.

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Leigh Ann from The Object Project shows how to upcycle a kid’s t-shirt into a tote bag.  If you use a patriotic themed shirt, you’ll get a bag perfect for collecting candy at a 4th of July parade.  Go to the tutorial.

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A cut on hem uses a serger to create a finished edge with minimal effort.  It looks as if you applied a separate band of fabric on the edge, but in actuality it’s all about how you fold and serge the edge. …

Kathie Sever and Bernadette Noll of Future Craft Collective post a tutorial on Craftzine showing how to make this wet/dry pool bag.  Go to the tutorial.

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Lil Blue Boo used fabric with a border print to make this sundress for her daughter.  Go to the tutorial to find out how she did it.

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Vively Online shows how to make this simple gathered top for girls.  I think these may become a summer wardrobe staple at our house!  Get the how-to.

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Alexis from My Mama Made It shows how to make this sundress using elastic thread for smocking, perfect for summertime.  It’s made from t-shirt knit so there’s no need to hem.  Get the how-to.

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Char from Crap I’ve Made shows how to make an apron from a dishtowel . The process is quick and easy!  If you don’t have a dishtowel,  you could also use any piece of fabric with hemmed edges.  Find out how…

One of the easiest ways to add a personal touch to a garment or accessory is to add a custom iron-on patch or applique.  Kellie from Rice Babies shows how she creates the shapes for these appliques.  Go to the tutorial.

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