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Tutorial: Double zipper pillow

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Instead of tucking a zipper away in a seam or behind a placket, this double zipper pillow makes the zipper part of the design. There are two zippers – one of the front and one on the back.  Each is… Read more ...

Free pattern: Heart backpack

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Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for making this adorable heart backpack.  It’s kid-sized, perfect to carry to school or to grandma’s house.  It’s fully lined and has adjustable straps.  Use a bright print like she did… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage handkerchief scarf

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Got a collection of vintage hankies tucked away in a drawer somewhere?  Sew them together to make the cutest vintage handkerchief scarf.  Cindy from Skip To My Lou shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Click below for her… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Discotech Clutch

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Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a free pattern at Sew Mama Sew for her Discotech Clutch.  The small purse has metal cut out handles, pockets in the lining, and an inner snap closure.  Finished measurements are 12″ long x 8″… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zip skirt DIY

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Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shares an easy DIY you can do to update a basic knit pencil skirt.  She adds an exposed zipper down one of the sides.  The metal teeth give it bling and a bit… Read more ...