vinyl pleated handbag

pleated handbag made from vinyl ... check out the complete tutorial at canadian living.

twenty-minute skirt

want a new summer skirt, but don't want to have to go out and buy a new pattern? here's the perfect project for a sunny afternoon ... plus i only uses ONE yard! check out the complete tutorial at grosgrain.

recycled scraps necklace

anyone who sews has a pile of scraps that they can't bear to part with ... this is the perfect project to get rid of said scraps ... check out the complete tutorial at designing moms.

soft baby shoes

soft-sole leather baby shoes ... at eHow.

baby boots ... at molly chicken.

soft baby shoes ... at on pins and needles.
cloth shoes ... by stardustshoes.
3-seam baby footies ... at poopockets.
toddle shoes ... at babypatterns.

bitty booties ... by heather bailey.

more links ... at old school acres.

30 minute booties ... i couldn't find the instructions, just the pattern ...

gathering with clear elastic

a simple easy way to gather fabric using clear elastic. check out the complete tutorial at indie tutes.

halter sundress

isn't this halter sundress the cutest things? check out the complete tutorial at indie tutes.

shirred smocked dress

i've always wonder how these were made and figured that they would be really hard ... boy was i WRONG! martha stewart recently showed how to on her show. you can also check out a complete tutorial at indie tutes, and you can also check out how to make a shirred tank top at indie tutes.

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or you can find an adult sized version (including the pdf pattern!) at heather ross.
i'm sure you're going to want to buy elastic thread in enormous amounts ... you're welcome.

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more at Portobello Pixie and Ruffles and Stuff.

peasant blouse

easy to follow instructions to make a peasant blouse. check out the complete tutorial at indie tutes.

Doll Bedding

Cutest things ever. It would be cool to make matching quilts for your daughter/neice/whatever and their doll. Check out the complete tutorial at Crazy Mom Quilts.

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Or Check out another tutorial at Moda Bakeshop.

Charming Coasters

Charming Coasters made from 1 charm pack (8 - 5"x5" squares). Check out the complete tutorial at Moda Bakeshop.

Baby Burp Cloths and Bib Set

Make a burp cloth and bib set. Check out the complete tutorial at Moda Bakeshop.

Reversible Pocket Calendar Cover

Pretty up that pocket calender. Check out the complete tutorial at Moda Bakeshop.

Baby Paypad

Fun, soft playpad to lay down for a baby to play on. Check out the complete tutorial at Moda Bakeshop.

Ragged Squares Quilt

A great beginner guilt. Check out the complete tutorial at Crazy Mom Quilts.

Mending

It was "Mending Month" in March over at Craft, they had tons of excellent tutorials on mending all your broken things ... ENJOY!
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How to mend your broken jewelry.
Crochet patches.
Reverse applique.
Repair a wool sweater with needle felting.
Mend an arm seam.
Give chipped dishes a new look.
Patching sensitive spots.
Mend peeling sandals.
Mend a sweater snag.
Patch 101.
Patching pants with stylish stitches.
Mend your quilt.