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  Floral Pillows with Ultrasuede Petals

  Store-bought cushions spring to life when adorned with pretty, handmade Ultrasuede florets.

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  Next: Quilted Coaster Set

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  Quilted Coaster Set

  These coasters make a great housewarming gift. Each takes about 15 minutes to complete, so it's easy to plan on making a set of four or six for a generous gift.

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  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. All you need is French ticking, raw linen, twill tape, and buttons.

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  Next: Better Gloves

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  Better Gloves

  Make toasty woolen gloves even better by sewing in hand grips.

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  Next: Lavender Pillows

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  Lavender Pillows

  These little pillows will do wonders for your mood and have a surprisingly regal provenance. Packed with lavender, they're like the ones made for European aristocracy in the Middle Ages, when the fragrant herb was rare and something of a luxury. To strike the right note of indulgence, we chose striped and solid silk taffeta; whatever fabric you use, you won't need much of it.

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  Next: Oilcloth Lunchbag

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  Oilcloth Lunchbag

  The same oilcloth that covers your kitchen table can transport your lunch in leak-free style. These reusable bags will cut back on waste since they can simply be washed with a damp sponge (oilcloth is not washing-machine safe).

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  Next: Prettier Trivets

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  Prettier Trivets

  Protect a well-dressed dinner table without sacrificing formality by using pairs of linen napkins as slipcovers for cork trivets.

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  Next: Trimmed Pillowcases

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  Trimmed Pillowcases

  Leftovers are the bane of the sewing room, but a little creativity can save odd lengths of fabric from ragbag ignominy. One idea: Use strips of cloth or lace to trim the opening of a cotton pillowcase. A monogrammed handkerchief from a flea market can be folded diagonally and machine-stitched to a pillowcase, creating a wonderful gift for someone with the same initial.

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  Next: Baby Booties

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  Baby Booties

  There's no better way to cover a baby's precious toes than with a pair of soft, snug, hand-sewn booties.

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  Next: TV Cozy

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  TV Cozy

  This TV cozy keeps your electronics out of sight.

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  Next: Ribbon Bath Mat

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  Ribbon Bath Mat

  Step out of the tub in style. Pretty ribbon transforms a store-bought mat into one specially made for your bathroom. You'll need a mat that has an interior border and no rubber backing. Choose a ribbon that flatters your decor and is the same width as the border.

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  Next: Handmade Backpack

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  Handmade Backpack

  This backpack isn't just pretty, it's also washable and lined with water-resistant nylon -- perfect for busy kids.

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  Next: Quick Valance

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  Quick 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.

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  Next: Felted Stuffed Animals

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  Felted Stuffed Animals

  These petite stuffed animals -- a Fair Isle lamb, a cable-knit chicken, and an argyle pig -- are so cuddly and simple to make, you'll want a menagerie.

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  Next: Felt Sewing Book

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  Felt Sewing Book

  When clothes need mending, reach for this book -- its felt pages are designed to keep sewing supplies organized.

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  Next: Shirt-Pocket Quilt

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  Shirt-Pocket Quilt

  This pocketed quilt, made from recycled shirts, will look sweet hanging on the wall of any child's room.

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  Next: Reversible Purse

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  Reversible Purse

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

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  Next: Wraparound Pincushion

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  Wraparound Pincushion

  A wraparound pincushion that fastens onto your sewing machine keeps pins in place and at your finger tips.

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  Next: Easy Denim Tote with Floral Brooches

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  Easy Denim Tote with Floral Brooches

  There's more than one way to wear a pair of jeans. With a length of denim, the perfect tote bag is a few stitches away.

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  Next: Butterfly Sachet

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  Butterfly Sachet

  Fill these soft butterfly sachets with your favorite scent; they're a great way to freshen drawers and closets, and would make a lovely gift or favor.

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  Next: Polarfleece Hats

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  Polarfleece Hats

  Polarfleece is an excellent winter fabric because it's soft, lightweight, durable, and machine-washable. And while it traps heat just as efficiently as wool, its stretchy fibers don't shrink or absorb water.

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  Next: Crafter's Apron

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  Crafter's Apron

  Pleated pockets on this leather-trimmed apron give a little more room for the supplies a crafter needs.

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  Next: Monster Mittens

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  Monster Mittens

  On chilly days, slip kids' hands into mittens you've decorated to look like ferocious beasts.

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  Next: Handmade Dolls

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  Handmade Dolls

  Handmade dolls are wonderful playthings and steadfast companions for children -- especially when they resemble familiar people. These basic dolls have yarn hair and clothes fashioned from fabric scraps, which give them a rustic aura.

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  Next: Woolen Beret

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  Woolen Beret

  Add a fun touch to your wardrobe with this lovely woolen beret.

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  Next: Pocketbook Organizer

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  Pocketbook Organizer

  This clever and easy-to-make pouch will keep small objects such as keys, credit cards, and cell phones accessible and ensure that they don't fall to the bottom of your handbag.

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  Next: Sewing Machine Cover

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  Sewing Machine Cover

  Keep sewing machine gears dust-free with a good-looking tea towel cover.

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  Next: Baby Duvet Cover

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  Baby Duvet Cover

  If you don't want to limit yourself to store-bought coordinating crib sets, a handmade duvet cover is a wonderful alternative.

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  Next: Lace-Inset Table Runner

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  Lace-Inset Table Runner

  This beautiful lace-inset table runner has a romantic, classic appeal.

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  Next: Memory Quilt

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  Memory Quilt

  A baby's clothes acquire history so quickly: the blanket she came home from the hospital in, the overalls she wore while learning to crawl, the flannel pajamas she slept in. For those items too precious to give away there is a solution more creative and less cluttering than a box in the attic -- a baby memory quilt that is sure to become an heirloom.

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  Next: Slipcovered Headboard

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  Slipcovered Headboard

  A simple fabric cover refinishes an old wooden headboard (and footboard) without requiring any scraping, sanding, or painting. Choose heavyweight fabric for this project; it works like instant upholstery, softening the lines of the wooden form underneath.

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  Next: Hanger Sachets

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  Hanger Sachets

  It's always nice to have clothes that smell sweet. And it's easy enough to achieve this with just some fabric and a few cedar blocks or pouches of lavender.

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  Next: Leather Place Mat

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  Leather Place Mat

  Giant leather place mats, each made from six pieces of lambskin that were sewn together, topstitched, and given a canvas backing, are a fashionable twist on a tablecloth.

  Leather Place Mat

  Next: Handkerchief Nursery Pillow

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  Handkerchief Nursery Pillow

  Use one hankie and a piece of cotton fabric to sew a decorative cover for a baby's room.

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  Next: Dish Towel Apron

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  Dish Towel Apron

  Dish towels are inexpensive and washable. They're also hemmed -- a handy shortcut when sewing this dishy apron.

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  Next: Custom Chaise Cushions

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  Custom Chaise Cushions

  Instead of settling for a print that's not quite right, make your own outdoor chaise cushions using inexpensive pillows and the fabric of your choice.

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  Next: Hand Towel Beach Bag

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  Hand Towel Beach Bag

  With ribbon, Velcro, and a few basic supplies, you can transform an ordinary towel into a stylish beach accessory.

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  Next: Quiet Book

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  Quiet Book

  On bus or train trips, during wedding ceremonies, or whenever silence is required, keep your child entertained with a homemade felt activity book.

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  Next: Cat Bed

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  Cat Bed

  Create a cozy, warm bed for your feline in five easy steps.

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  Next: Bandanna Tablecloth

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  Bandanna Tablecloth

  Colorful, casual, and altogether charming, this vintage-style tablecloth is ideal for outdoor entertaining. It's also easy and inexpensive to make, requiring only bandannas and a few basic sewing supplies.

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  Next: Bandanna Apron

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  Bandanna Apron

  Protect your party clothes while serving guests or whipping up last-minute treats -- without donning an outfit-obscuring coverall. Tie on a lightweight, color-coordinated bandanna apron.

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  Next: Baby Booties

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  Baby Booties

  These felt booties are soft and cuddly -- and perfect for baby's feet.

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  Next: Dad's Shirt Sack

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  Dad's Shirt Sack

  Get a load off Dad's back by turning one of his button-downs into a sweet knapsack for his little girl.

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  Next: Baby Kimonos

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  Baby Kimonos

  These colorful kimonos are ideal for babies, who dislike having clothing pulled on or off over their heads.

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  Next: Blue Shirt Pillows

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  Blue Shirt Pillows

  With this project, you can transform a button-down shirt with a torn sleeve or stained collar into a decorative throw pillow.

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  Next: Knitwit Dolls

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  Knitwit Dolls

  These charming animals are made using mismatched socks.

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  Next: Superhero Cape Towel

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  Superhero Cape Towel

  Creating a proper superhero cape is an easy project involving little more than a bath towel, a washcloth, and reflective material.

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  Next: Festive Window Swag

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  Festive Window Swag

  Sew patriotic swag to hang outside your window -- it's easier than it looks!

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  Next: Pulled-Thread Table Runner

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  Pulled-Thread Table Runner

  Create this versatile table runner using a fabric with loose weave, such as burlap or linen mesh.

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  Next: Wool Cardigan Dog Coat

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  Wool Cardigan Dog Coat

  Transform a wool cardigan into a charming dog coat -- your furry friend will enjoy the extra warmth.

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  Next: Embellished Towels

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  Embellished Towels

  Most linen closets hold a few perfectly usable but mismatched towels. You can easily unify an assortment of solid-colored towels by sewing on washable, decorative ribbon that complements all the hues.

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  Next: Felt Cherry Pie

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  Felt Cherry Pie

  This adorable felt cherry pie is perfect for any play kitchen.

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  Next: Suede iPod Case

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  Suede iPod Case

  Turn a scrap of ultrasuede into a cozy case for your iPod.

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  Next: Homemade Heating Pad

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  Homemade Heating Pad

  Stitch up a homemade heating pad using vibrant fabric and dried cherry pits.

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  Next: Springtime Covers

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  Springtime Covers

  Give wonderful new purpose to pretty fabric remnants by turning them into blankets for a newborn.

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