Tutorial: Use elastic thread shirring to define the waist of a top or dress

Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on their blog showing how simple It's to make use of elastic thread shirring to add definition to the waist of a loose dress or top.  you're able to do this with garments made from scratch, or to give a bought garment a brand new shape.  Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Make a lightweight zippered jacket from a long-sleeved t-shirt

Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make over a long-sleeved tee into a lightweight zippered jacket.  She made hers to wear in the hospital when she s there to deliver her child, and she made it big enough to fit around her 40-week pregnant belly.  It s a practial (and cute) solution  See More..

Tutorial: Toddler sleep sack

Robyn from extra Jesus shows how she made sleep sacks for her toddler son.  They re made from fleece to keep him warm without Having blankets piled around him.  Foot holes in the bottom let his active toddler feet move and kick freely.  Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Amy’s Dresden Plate quilt block

Amy at Stitchery Dickory Dock has demystified the dreaded Dresden Plate quilt block. Follow her step-by-step instructions and she says it is possible to cross this off your bucket list. Click HERE to visit her Dresdens Decoded Tutorial.
Thanks goes to Elena from Breakquick for Dinner for pointing out this excellent tutorial.
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Tutorial: Fabric puff, not precisely a yo yo

JaWeb from JMD Designs shows how she created these fabric puffs for an embellishment on her fairly patchwork bag. She explains puffs are different from yo yos simply given that for a puff the edge just isn't turned just before stitching. She as well shares how to finish up with the desired finished size for your puff. go to the tutorial.
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Newsy: Japanese Imports Fabric Swap at Gen X

you might be able to find only two spots left inside the Japanese Imports Fabric Swap 2 hosted by Gen X Quilters. She announced the swap Friday, so if you're interested, you better get on over there now exactly where you might find details and an entry form.
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Witch Cupcakes

Ding dong, the witch is dead. Aw. But death by cupcake doesn t seem so bad. understand to create them with store-bought candies HERE at Sweet standard Stuff.
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