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I do love wearing a pretty dress, but they’re strangely hard to find in the stores. And even more difficult to find one that fits. The bodice is either too long or the shoulders too short, the waist too low… Read more ... 
With Halloween coming up, kids and parents are all thinking about costumes. I’ve always enjoyed a DIY costume. It’s fun to make your own costume and choose all the colors and details yourself. Chelsea at Sew Simple Home shows how … Read more ... 
Have you noticed how quickly jeans wear out? It seems I’m always having to replace a pair of worn out jeans! Claire of Pillar Box Blue shows how you can turn those worn out jeans into a door stop that’s… Read more ... 
I’m not sure how I made it this far into adulthood before figuring out the joy that is a pair of lightweight, wide legged pants. Light, breezy, and as comfortable as a pair of pajama pants – BUT they… Read more ... 
I love a hat as a quick crochet project! A small project like this is great for trying out a new technique without committing to weeks of working on it. Even better, hats don’t take too much yarn – and… Read more ... 
Amigurumi as a crochet trend has been around for a while now, but it continues to steal hearts. Many people I know learn to crochet simply to be able to create their own amigurumi softies. Yarn Cake Amigurumi: 15 Cute … Read more ... 
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With some easy patchwork you can create a one-of-a-kind shower curtain for your bathroom. You can use patchwork to create a look and a color palette that matches your décor perfectly. Sew Can She has a tutorial… Read more ... 
Sewing clothes is one thing. Sewing clothes that actually get worn is another. When you’re choosing a pattern, it’s easy to get distracted by the wide variety of options. When I’m sewing for myself I like to think about the… Read more ... 
This mini coin purse is the perfect little sewing project for using up your fabric scraps! Karen Pratt from Creamcraft Goods has a tutorial at Therm O Web blog showing how you can make one. It’s so cute! This is… Read more ... 
I love a hat as a quick crochet project! A small project like this is great for trying out a new technique without committing to weeks of working on it. Plus, they don’t take much yarn – and people always… Read more ...