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Napkin-Fold Pillow Cases
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Napkin-Fold Pillow Cases

Brighten outdoor spaces with decorative pillows made from cloth napkins.

How to Make Napkin-Fold Pillow Cases
Gardener's Apron
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Gardener's Apron

The nature-inspired motif on this oilcloth gardener's apron is suitable for wearing when working with plants.

Make a Gardener's Apron
Reversible Purse
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Reversible Purse

This simple reversible purse is a wonderful project for beginning and advanced sewers alike.

How to Make a Reversible Purse
Button-Up Window Shade
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Button-Up Window Shade

This simple shade is quickly and easily sewn and can be raised to two heights to let in varying amounts of light. All you need is French ticking, raw linen, twill tape, and buttons.

Make a Button-Up Window Shade
Outdoor Pillows
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Outdoor Pillows

Those inexpensive vinyl tablecloths are good for more than just picnics -- they make great material for pillows that are easy to clean.

How to Make Outdoor Pillows
Handkerchief Valance
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Handkerchief Valance

The tailored look of men's handkerchiefs can add punch to more than just pockets. Turn a set of new hankies or pristine vintage ones into a valance.

Make a Handkerchief Valance
Oilcloth Lunch Bag Photo: Simon Watson
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Oilcloth Lunch Bag

The same oilcloth that covers your kitchen table can transport your children's lunches -- or your own -- in leak-free style.

Oilcloth Lunch Bag How-To
Stitched Carryall Photo: Kate Sears
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Stitched Carryall

This carryall is as stylish as it is sturdy, thanks to a simple pattern in threads of varying colors and textures.

Make a Stitched Carryall
"Homegrown" Tomato Pincushions
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"Homegrown" Tomato Pincushions

These whimsical sewing-box staples are just as sweet as garden-grown tomatoes, and you don't have to wait until summer to enjoy them.

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Pillowcase Bag
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Pillowcase Bag

Give an orphaned pillowcase a new home -- over your shoulder.

Learn How to Make a Pillowcase Bag
Raffia Window Curtain
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Raffia Window Curtain

A series of small, tufted raffia bow ties, stitched with matching thread onto a sheer curtain, instantly raises a window's sunniness quotient.

Raffia Window Curtain How-To
Button Bag
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Button Bag

Inspired by the basic brown paper bag, these small totes are made of canvas or linen.

How to Make a Button Bag
Knee Pad
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Knee Pad

Weeding and thinning are hard work, and your knees are always the first to go. Spare them with this smart cushion. Our pad is made of Sunbrella, a sturdy, water-repellent acrylic available in a wide selection of colors.

Knee Pad How-To
T-Shirt Bag
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T-Shirt Bag

Turning an old T-shirt into a reusable shopping or grocery bag is a simple, clever craft to help everyone be "green."

Make a T-Shirt Bag
Hen-Shaped Egg Cozies
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Hen-Shaped Egg Cozies

Egg cozies shaped like hens will have brunch guests flocking to the table at Easter.

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