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Free pattern: Lauren Bag

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Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making this beautiful bag.  She calls it the Lauren Bag.  It has a gusset at the bottom that creates a nice shape for the bag.  Use a yard of your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fleece neck warmer

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Whenever I sew with fleece, I end up with scraps too big to throw away but too small to use for much of anything.  But here’s a project that will make great use of those scraps!  Damjana from Apple Green… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rolled hem hand stitch

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A rolled hem made by hand has stitches creates a narrow rolled edge and has stitches that are practically invisible.  It’s a beautiful finish for lightweight or sheer fabrics.  BurdaStyle shows how you can sew a rolled hem by hand.  … Read more ...

Free pattern: Cotton Candy Kitty softie

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Sew4Home’s free Cotton Candy Kitty pattern makes an adorable kitty softie, and it’s a perfect pattern to start your softie sewing obsession.  The pattern is kept simple, with no darts and just a few pieces that get sewn to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt ranunculus flower

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Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns is on a felt flower kick, and that means felt flower tutorials.  Her latest is how to make a felt ranunculus bloom.  Soooo pretty!!  A few of these flowers would be gorgeous… Read more ...

Free pattern: Knotted bunny lovey

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These knotted bunny loveys make great baby gifts!  Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners  shares a free pattern on her blog.  The bunny shaped lovey has knots at the hands, feet, head, and of course ears.  They’re easy enough for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chenille heart pillow

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Angel from Fleece Fun shares a tutorial for making this fun chenille heart pillow.  It would be cute for Valentine’s Day, of course, but it would also be nice for a little girl’s room all year.  Her tutorial shows how… Read more ...