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Mairuru shows how to make these adorable patchwork bags with square bottoms.  As with all of her projects, it’s sewed entirely by hand!  Get the how-to.

[photo from Mairuru]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, square, cube, patchwork, bag, drawstring, pouch[/tags]

Would you not love to wear this stunning RED Boreal Sweater on Christmas day or any of her FAB outfits?  I think her designs are just awesome and I hope you visit this young lady Shanah’s blog “Little House Clothing”…

Hi all, I am Linda the felting editor, I am doing the sewing column for a while until the editor applications can be sorted out and approved.  We did not want to miss the Holiday season and all the lovely…

Maeg Yosef of Ranunculae is having a contest to inspire her. Come up with a new adventure for her trusty Diesel and you could win a custom tee shirt. Contest runs through 10/24.

Linda the Craft Gossip Felting Editor had a great post about Labels for your handmade items. As someone who puts my labels on everything I make, adding your personal signature to anything you create is definitely a good thing!

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“Inchies”

Just when you thought you could toss out those teensy scraps, along comes a little idea to use them up. (“Waste not/Want not”)

Cut your scraps into 1 ½” squares making sure you have a front and a back. Iron…

Recycled Leftovers Part 2

Here are a few more ideas to clean out those closets.

Sweaters

·         Shrunken wool—Here’s something you once may have cried about, but can now rejoice over. That expensive sweater you splurged on that could now fit your poodle,…

June has come and gone and now what to do with those luscious dresses swathed in plastic lurking in the back of every girl’s closet? Here are a couple of great ideas to use up the fabric at least. Perhaps…

How far you do think Christmas is away? You may as well start making crafts now! You know you will be rushed on the 24th!

http://teddiesbylauralynn.com/free-patterns/patterns.html

Snowbear Pattern

This will make an 8 1/2″ tall Snowbear. Snowbear pg1
Snowbear pg2
Snowbear pg3

Materials:
Mohair/Fur fabric: A fat 1/8th…

Lots of items to bid on here! Here is a link that was sent to me for fabric and notions to bid on. I now just have to stop looking there and start using my own stash! argh, too much…

 

I get together with friends and having to balance my iron on top of something as I try to get it home has always been a challenge. Of course, if I was organized, I would  stop sewing a few minutes earlier to  let it…

These can be made for any size bottle you may have, just adjust the cutting size.   Insulated Totes For Soda & Water Bottles Debbie Colgrove 7/7/04 Bring your own beverage to parades and community events and keep them cold. Here you’ll find insulated bottle…

Child’s Drawstring Backpack

This backpack is perfect for small kids to carry their things in. It has a drawstring opening that can be closed and the straps on the sides will hold the backpack securely on their bodies. This backpack has…

Here’s a free pattern to inspire you to get those sewing machines out, blow off the dust and create something wonderful to wear or give!

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McCall’s/Sew News
The Fashion Collection
Fall 2007

For a limited time, Sew News readers may order McCall�s 5480…

Let’s face it, sewers are stashers! We love stuff, collect stuff and hoard stuff. However this can be a problem when it takes up more space than you have! I will share my ideas that have worked for me and…

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