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Free pattern: 123 fabric basket

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Jennifer from Ellison Lane shares a free pattern for making her 123 Basket.  It’s a largish fabric basket, measuring 8″ wide x 6″ tall x 5″ deep for  organizing larger items.  Handles on the side make it easy to pick… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear vinyl wallets

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If you keep losing receipts and other small items in your purse, these clear plastic wallets can help.  They’ll keep all your stuff together where they’re easy to grab, and the sides are clear so you can easily see what’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Exposed zippers, 2 ways

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Pardon me, but your zipper is showing…  Zippers used to be kept hidden, tucked behind seam allowance or inserted as invisible zippers.  But exposed zippers are all the rage now, with the zippers left exposed where they become interesting design… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew ruffle wreath

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rufflewreathKelly from Kelly Hicks Design shows how you can make this gorgeous ruffle wreath – with no sewing required!  I am loving it in the soft baby pink that she used, but this would be pretty in any color.  How… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy lace trim pillowcases

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These lace trim pillowcases look like someone spent a lot of money on them!  But they’re actually an easy DIY using a plain pillowcase and some lace trim.  Cami  from Tidbits shows how to make them. Click below for her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweatshirt iPad sleeve

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Fall is sweatshirt weather, for yourself and maybe your iPad too.  Alison from Adventures in Making shows how you can make an iPad sleeve out of an old sweatshirt.  This is such a great idea!  The sweatshirt fabric is soft… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear vinyl zippered pouch

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A clear vinyl pouch is useful for many things.  Toiletries, school supplies, toys, you name it.  And because it’s clear you can easily see what’s inside.  Nancy Mahoney shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make one.  … Read more ...