Let’s face it.  Your dad doesn’t need another tie for Father’s Day.  At least not one that he wears around his neck.  Instead, use a tie to make a cool gadget case to hold his cell phone, his iPod, his … Read More...

Keep your pins right where you need them with this pincushion that you can wear as a ring.  Don’t Look Now shares a tutorial explaining how to make one.  Get the how-to.

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Julie K shows how to make a zippered pouch from a placemat, and how to do it with only four seams.  Go to the tutorial.

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Betz White posts a tutorial on Craftzine showing how to make a shirred tank top from a vintage pillowcase.  Go to the tutorial.

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Marnie shows how to make these fun footed pincushions on her blog, Designs by Marnie Perry.  The footed pedestal is actually a base for a large candle.  Go to the how-to.

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Amy Butler is hosting a design contest. To enter, create a new item using her Midwest Modern fabric.  She’ll showcase all of the projects on a Flickr site, and will choose 10 winners to receive a gift package of her … Read More...

Elizabeth from Elizabeth You Were Born To Play That Part celebrates her 1-year blog-iversary with a free pattern for her Marie apron.  I love the vintage styling!  Go to the free pattern.

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Cut Out + Keep user Gretchen F. shares a tutorial for making a diaper clutch from a placemat.  Get the how-to.

If your father (or husband) is a tie-wearing kind of man, you can use Purl Bee’s Father’s Day Tie tutorial to make a one-of-a-kind Father’s Day gift.  She shows how to sew a tie.  If you have a son, you … Read More...

CraftStylish shows how to sew a pair of undies using the knit fabric from an old t-shirt.  Think of how soft they would be!  Get the tutorial.

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Rostichery is at it again with the apron cheats.  This time she shows how to take a longer skirt and turn it into a full-body apron.  Get the how-to.

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For a no-fuss summer skirt, use a piece of knit fabric for the waistband.  Altered Cloth shows how to make a gathered skirt with a knit waistband.  Go to the tutorial.

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Craftzine shows how to make this family activity center.  Use it as an inspiration and organization center for all of your fun summertime activities.  Unlike many other  calenders and organizers, this is made out of fabric.  Get the how-to.… Read More...

Kiddio shows how one pair of knee-high socks can be turned into one of two very different projects  – a pair of child’s legwarmers, or a cool pencil cup cover.  Get the tutorial.

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Christine from Christine Sews shares a tutorial that explains how to make a bolster pillow.  Get the how-to.

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Betz White, a renowned designer and crafting expert, shares her ingenious method for creating a charming apron from a humble pillowcase in just 10 minutes! This innovative project not only repurposes an everyday household item but also transforms it into … Read More...

Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a free PDF pattern for this cupcake rug.  The only problem is that these cupcakes are so pretty that you might have a hard time getting anyone to stand on the rug.  Get the … Read More...

Heart of Mary shares a tutorial for making this messenger bag.  The top has a zipper closure to keep the contents from falling out.  Go to the tutorial.

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Canadian Living offers a tutorial for making a tissue box cover.  It’s reversible, so you can change the pattern depending on your mood.  Go to the tutorial.

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If you have a pattern that you like to use over and over, use this tip from Christine Sews to prolong the life of the pattern.  She fuses interfacing to the back of the pattern to strengthen the tissue.  Read … Read More...