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Free pattern: Long hooded cloak

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Cloaks and capes add mystery and drama to Halloween costumes, not to mention an extra layer of warmth in case it turns cold.  Angel from Fleece Fun shows how you can make a long hooded cloak.  It’ll work for a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric stag head

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Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make a fabric stag head to decorate your walls.  Her tutorial includes a pattern you can use. You can make them in any print, though bright colors and bold designs play… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty lace headband

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Denise from DIY Crush shows just how easy it is to make a pretty lace headband.  Just 2 easy seams!  The bottom of the headband has an elastic hair band so it’ll fit snugly around your head.  It’s pretty to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Matching stripes on curved seams

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Look at these matched stripes.  On a princess seam!  It’s matched stripe bliss.  Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a tutorial telling how you can achieve perfectly matched stripes, even on curved seams. Click below for her tutorial showing how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy bound wool poncho

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Sew4Home shows how you can make their Bound Wool Poncho.  The simple shape makes it a quick, easy sew.  It’s made from wool or other warm fabric, with edges bound with bias tape.  And check out the jumbo tassels hanging… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pumpkin applique knee patch

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Stephanie from Swoodson Says added pumpkin knee patches to her son’s pants to turn them into cute Halloween wear.  It’s a simple addition that creates fun Halloween themed gear.  She shares a free template for the pumpkin applique and a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fabric masquerade mask

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Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making a masquerade mask.  The construction is super simple, with edges left raw, so you can spend your creative energy embellishing it up to fabulousness.  Add sparkles, lace, feathers, whatever strikes your fancy.  There’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap busting owl pouch

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Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make this adorable owl zippered pouch – and use up some of your smaller fabric scraps in the process.  Each of the feathers is made from a different scrap… Read more ...