Sewing

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Tutorial: Pillowcase dress

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The pillowcase dress has long been a popular style for little girls.  They’re easy to make and they can grow with your child so you can get plenty of years from the one dress.  Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Handkerchief hem dress

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Riva from Riva la Diva shows how you can adapt a basic fitted knit bodice pattern to create a loose fit handkerchief hem dress.  She shows the adaptation to make to a specific sewing pattern (McCalls 6886) but this will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Curved top pencil pouch

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I am loving the shaping of this little pouch!  The curved top and boxed bottom gives it the perfect shape for a pencil pouch.  Anita from Bloomin’ Workshop shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. Click the link… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wrist pincushion

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Angel from Fleece Fun shows how you can make this pincushion you can wear on your wrist.  The pincushion is surrounded by sewing themed embellishments – on hers it’s empty bobbin cases and small wooden spools.  Buttons would also be… Read more ...