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Tutorial: Sew a draw strap backpack

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Tutorial: Sew a draw strap backpackJoy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots shares a tutorial for making a simple draw strap backpack.  Her tutorial includes a cutting diagram showing how to cut all the pieces from one piece of fabric with very little waste.  The… Read more ...

Tips for sewing cork fabric

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Tips for sewing cork fabricHave you been seeing all the stuff people are making from cork fabric, and wondering what the deal is with this newly trending material?  I know I have.  Rachel from Rachel Rossi Design tells you everything you want to know… Read more ...

How to make a bean bag chair

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Tutorial: Easy bean bag chairThis bean bag chair is the perfect spot for a child to nestle in with a good book or kick back  to play some video games.  Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make one!  The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shibori indigo dyed quilt

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Tutorial: Shibori indigo dyed quiltVicky from Vicky Myers shows how she created this beautiful shibori indigo dyed quilt.  A thrifted duvet cover was the jumping off point, and the source of the blue fabric for sashing and backing.  The squares are made from white… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini fabric buckets

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Tutorial: Mini fabric buckets This simple little fabric bucket can help organize a desk, a bathroom vanity, or any other space where small clutter tends to collect.  Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shares a tutorial showing how you can make them!  They don’t take much… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girls peasant top

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Tutorial: Girls peasant topPetro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can sew a girls’ peasant top.  This style of top is easy to sew so it’s a great way for beginners who want to try their hand at sewing clothes.  You can make… Read more ...