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Tutorial: Sew a circular zip pouch

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Zippers don’t always have to go into straight seams.  You can also set a zipper into a curved seam, like on this circular zipper pouch.  Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial showing how. Add a felt donut applique… Read more ...

Free pattern: Felt pocket kitty softie

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This little felt kitty is just the right size to carry along in a child’s pocket!  Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern for making one.  I’m loving the little heart shaped face!  The little kitty softie is shaped… Read more ...

Free pattern: Women’s sweat pants

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So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern for women’s sweat pants.  The free pattern is a perfect companion to their free hoodie pattern.  Put the two together and you’ve got a complete workout outfit!  These sweatpants have a more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace up top refashion

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Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can turn a V-neck blouse into a lace up top.  You won’t need to add any grommets, either, so no need to go buy the grommets and grommet setting tools.  Instead, she… Read more ...

Tips for sewing for teens

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When my daughter was little, I’d sew all kinds of things for her – dresses, jammies, even doll clothes.  She loved it all because I made it for her.  But as she moves into her teen years, that approval is… Read more ...