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  Bandanna Table Runner

  Combine several matching bandannas to make this easy table runner.

  How to Make the Table Runner

  Next: Place-Mat Purse

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  Place-Mat Purse

  Learn how to transform a cloth place mat into a trendy purse.

  How to Make the Purse

  Next: Suede Headband

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  Suede Headband

  Accessorize with a handmade headband made of machine-washable suede.

  How to Make the Headband

  Next: Stuffed Animals from Kids' Drawings

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  Stuffed Animals from Kids' Drawings

  Bringing a child's drawing to life is easier than you think!

  How to Make the Stuffed Animals

  Next: Terry-Cloth Curtain

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  Terry-Cloth Curtain

  Brighten up the bathroom with a shower curtain made from plush bath towels stitched with a simple seam.

  How to Make the Shower Curtain

  Next: Oilcloth Apron

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  Oilcloth Apron

  Simple, functional aprons can become part of the kitchen "uniform," even for little ones.

  How to Make the Apron

  Next: 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.

  How to Make the Window Shade

  Next: Fabric Pumpkins

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  Fabric Pumpkins

  A novice sewer can easily stitch up this pumpkin patch, rendered in matte and lustrous linen, silk, and velvet.

  How to Make Fabric Pumpkins

  Next: Easy Backpack

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  Easy Backpack

  This pretty satchel is a cinch to put together, and it takes only about an hour.

  How to Make the Backpack

  Next: Bandanna Halter Top

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  Bandanna Halter Top

  For a top that's as fun to make as it is to wear, all you need are a bandanna and some soft rope trim.

  How to Make the Halter Top

  Next: Terry-Cloth Caddy

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  Terry-Cloth Caddy

  Clear off bathroom countertops by storing toiletries in a hanging organizer made from a hand towel.

  How to Make the Caddy

  Next: Suede Elbow Patch

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  Suede Elbow Patch

  A bright color is a modern tweak to the tweedy college professor's elbow patch -- all you need is a scrap.

  How to Make the Elbow Patch

  Next: Insect Finger Puppets

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  Insect Finger Puppets

  With just a few basic supplies, you can transform a stray glove into an assortment of whimsical toys that will provide kids with hours of amusement.

  How to Make the Finger Puppets

  Next: Flag-Patterned Fence Swag

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  Flag-Patterned Fence Swag

  Greet guests with a festive swag made of flags.

  How to Make the Fence Swag

  Next: Napkin-Folded Pillowcases

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  Napkin-Folded Pillowcases

  Brighten outdoor spaces with decorative pillows made from cloth napkins.

  How to Make the Pillowcases

  Next: Fabric-Scrap Favor Packs

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  Fabric-Scrap Favor Packs

  Hand out party favors in cheerful bags made of fabric scraps.

  How to Make the Party Favors

  Next: Tea-Towel Pillow

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  Tea-Towel Pillow

  Pretty tea towels are just the right size to cover a boudoir pillow.

  How to Make the Pillows

  Next: Hanger Sachets

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  Hanger Sachets

  Keep clothes smelling sweet with an easy-to-make sachet of fabric and lavender.

  How to Make Hanger Sachets

  Next: Easy Necktie

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  Easy Necktie

  Dress-up doesn't have to mean button-down. Create a casual tie out of two strips cut from a bandanna.

  How to Make the Necktie

  Next: Tooth Fairy Pillow

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  Tooth Fairy Pillow

  Tuck teeth awaiting pickup by the tooth fairy into this adorable, simple-to-sew pillow.

  Make the Tooth Fairy Pillow

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