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Tutorial: Easy bandana banner

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This bandana pennant banner would make a fun decoration for a summer shindig.  Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how to do it.  The bandanas make this a quick project because the edges are already finished. You could… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a girls pom pom kimono

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Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how you can sew a girl’s pom pom trimmed kimono for girls.  Loose and flowy, it’s the perfect summer layer.  Use a lightweight fabric for this project, like a rayon challis.  It’s super easy to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Watermelon baby blanket

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Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make the perfect blanket for a summertime baby – a watermelon baby blanket!  Made as a half circle, one side is made from fleece to look like a giant slice of watermelon,… Read more ...

Tutorial: A foxy zippered bag

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This foxy zippered bag is so cute!  It would make a fun little bag to hold your phone and keys or spare change, or any other small items that you want to keep up with. Mark Montano shares a tutorial… Read more ...

Tips for shopping for leather online

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Leather is a hot sewing trend right now. Leather bags, leather accessories, even leather in home decor. Leather can be difficult to find locally, but there are plenty of online sources.  Jodi from Sew Fearless shares some tips for shopping… Read more ...

Tutorial: American flag pillow cover

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Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make this American flag pillow cover.  It would be a fun addition to 4th of July decor.  The patchwork is kept simple, with a polka dotted fabric approximating the blue… Read more ...

Free pattern: Tie back summer dress

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Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making this fabulous tie back dress.  Made from a lightweight knit, with wide cut outs on the back, it’s got summertime style. Her free pattern makes a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leather mustache keychain

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Ekaterina from Katrinshine shows how you can make a leather (or faux leather) mustache keychain.  If mustaches aren’t your thing, you could make the keychain in any simple shape.  This would make a great Father’s Day gift, or perhaps an… Read more ...