Cut Out + Keep user Expired Sanity shows how to turn a button-down shirt into a shoulder bag. This looks especially cool if the shirt has a pocket patch on it.  Go to the tutorial.

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Threads Magazine shows how to make a catch stitch, which is useful when you need to keep layers of fabric laying flat against each other.  Because there are long stitches that are easily caught, you’d want to use this only when a…

Just the other day, I posted about Mairuru’s sweet flying sarubobo softies.  So imagine my utter glee when I saw today that she has posted tutorials for making the tiny sarubobos you see here.  All of the stitching is by…

Jennifer Stern of J. Stern Designs shows how to move bust darts to the center front of a shirt and then add shirring along the button placket.  See how she does it.

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If you know any young adventurers who like to play Indiana Jones, they might need one of these soft fabric bullwhips.  Pin and Paper shares a tutorial for making one.  I don’t think I’d recommend this as an “inside toy,” but…

Char from Crap I’ve Made shares a tutorial over at U Create showing how to sew fabric ruffles to the butt of a store-bought onesie.  It’s a simple project, but the finished project is over-the-top girlie cuteness.  Go the the how-to.

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Turn your flatscreen into a work of modern art.  Instructables user mdhayworth shares a tutorial for a custom cover for your flat screen TV.  Go to the tutorial.

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Pretty Partridge shares a tutorial for adding a ruffle to the neck of a toddler tank.  She says it can be done in 15 minutes, which is about the  length of time that moms of toddlers have to themselves in one…

Make your little guy’s feedings a more formal affair with this super sweet bib with a necktie applique.  It even has a little collar stitched on!   Charity from Just Tutes! shows you how to make one.  Go to the tutorial.

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Find out how to make a tiered ruffle skirt with a tutorial from Chica and Jo.  Included in their instructions is a link to a measurement calculator that will help you determine how much fabric to cut.  Just input the…

It’s easy to repurpose an old pillowcase into a laundry bag.  Craftzine shows you how.  Go to the tutorial.

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Leigh Ann from The Object Project shows how to make jumbo puzzle-shaped patches using a piece from a floor-sized jigsaw puzzle as a template.  Pictured here is a bib with a puzzle piece applique.  Her blog post shows other ways of using…

If the thought of making your own hat sounds intimidating, check out this tutorial from CraftStylish.  Cal Patch shows how you can make a shady hat using only one piece fabric.  Oh, and it’s reversible, too!  Read how to make one.

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Find out how to make this necktie purse with a tutorial from Craft Bits.  The entire outer body of the purse is made from neckties.  Go to the tutorial.

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Kellie from Oilcloth Addict shares a tutorial for making an oilcloth lining for a vintage picnic basket.  The wrap-around interior lining includes pockets for silverware and other picnic essentials.  Oilcloth is the perfect fabric choice for this project, too!  Get the…

Imagine Fabrics shows a neat way to make a keychain.  They use a large flower from an Amy Butler print, but really any large scale design from any fabric would work.  Get the tutorial.

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Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial for making this receiving blanket edged with ric rac.  A great gift for any new mommy!  Go to the tutorial.

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Instructables user madebytrish shares what she does with her fabric scraps.  She sews them into cute fabric flower brooches.  Get the how-to.

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Ripping Out Seams shares a free pattern for her latest bag design - The Strip Tease Bag.  A round vinyl bottom and vinyl straps make for a strong bag.  The pieced strips allow for many fun combinations of colors and prints. …

This fitted tablecloth by Make and Takes is perfect for an outdoor table.  She started with a storebought tablecloth (though you could also use a large piece of fabric) and then added elastic to keep the tablecloth from blowing away.  Get…