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Tutorial: Chalk cloth placemats

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Send a message (literally) with your place setting with these chalk cloth placemats! It’s Just Sewing shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. Use them for everyday and write sweet (or snarky, if you’re so inclined) messages to… Read more ...

Free pattern: Strawberry applique painted pillow

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When strawberries are in season, I turn into a strawberry eatin’ fool.  Strawberries with cream, strawberries in my salad, strawberries, strawberries, strawberries.  Carolyn from Black Walnut Stitch Studio shares a tutorial for making a fun springtime pillow with a big… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple kids’ wallet

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This wallet is perfect for kids to carry!  I’ve never met a kid who didn’t like a special place to put their money and small treasures.  Torie Jayne shares a tutorial for making one.  The wallet has a zippered pocket… Read more ...

Children’s swimwear sewing round-up

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Swimwear is not difficult to sew, especially children’s swimwear as there’s no support or shaping necessary as there is for women’s swimwear.  If you’ve been wanting to give it a go, check out this post over at Project Run and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Burlap and fabric bowl

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Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make a decorative bowl from burlap and fabric.  The burlap outside gives it rustic charm, while the fabric lining gives it a pop of fun color and pattern.  She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wrap maxi skirt

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Break out of your jeans and t-shirt rut with a cute wrap maxi skirt!  It’s just as comfortable to wear but takes the style up a notch (or two, or three).  Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mesh drawstring soccer bag

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Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how you can make a mesh drawstring soccer bag. It’ll carry your ball, cleats, and other soccer gear to and from soccer practice.  The mesh allows any dirt to shake out,… Read more ...