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Filo & Lino share a tutorial showing how to make this double compartment zippered clutch. It folds in the middle, with a zipper across the top providing access to both compartments. With the two compartments, you’ve got double the storage… Read more ... 
Fili & Lino show how to make a double zippered pouch with two compartments inside. Each of the zippers across the top opens a different compartment. The divider is sewn into the top so the two sections are completely separate. … Read more ... 
Fili and Lino show how to make this cute backpack out of an old pair of jeans. The denim makes a sturdy fabric for the backpack. It’s fully lined with a contrasting cotton print, and it has adjustable straps. A… Read more ... 
Cathie and Steve show how you can stitch up a fabric memory game for a young child. The sewing is easy – just squares of novelty fabric backed with a solid. When it gets dirty, you can just toss it… Read more ... 
Cathie Filian shows how to make a soft “seek and find” or “I spy” book for little kids. Each page is made of a different novelty print. You may have the prints you need in your scrap bin already. If… Read more ... 
This throw pillow by Cathie Filian has the coolest staggered ruffle stripes. Part of each stripe is ruffled, and part is just a straight fabric stripe. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. Get the tutorial.
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Cathie Filian shares a cool idea for making a t-shirt with a fluffy, swishy, flashy collar. It looks like it would be a difficult project, but it’s actually easily made from a t-shirt and a sparkly scarf. Read more at … Read more ... 
Cathie Filian shares tutorials for making a couple of awesome Halloween costumes. One is a Glam Witch, and hte other a Punk Mummy. Go to the tutorials.
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Cathie Filian shows how to make this sweet little Ribbon Mermaid Doll. Her body is made from fabric, but her swishy, fishy fin is made from strips of ribbon. Look at her seashell bikini top! Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
The folks at RIT Dye tell how you can get a cool striped effect when dying your fabrics. The secret is Elmer’s Clear School Glue. Of course, there’s nothing saying you have to limit yourself to stripes. There are tons… Read more ... 
Cathie Filian shows how to make these washcloth puppets for little kids’ bathtime. They’re so cute! Go to the tutorial.
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Cathie Filian shows how to make your own baby sling. Some simple hardware and 2.5 yards of fabric are all you need for this relatively easy sewing project. Go to the tutorial.
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Cathie Filian shares a tutorial for making a crinkle mat for cats. Make one for your feline friend so she’ll quit laying down on old shopping bags and newspapers. What am I saying – she’ll probably still do that. But… Read more ... 
Cathie Fillian shows how to make this soft yoga mat for baby. The foam filler makes it a soft place for baby to hang out. Get the how-to.
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Cathie Filian shows how to add some “cool” to a t-shirt or hoodie with reverse applique. Go to the tutorial.
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