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Tutorial: Elastic thread shirring

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Elastic thread shirring is an easy way to add stretchy gathers to a garment.  Use it for a waistband, a bodice, a neckline, or wrist cuffs.  Rows of stitching with elastic thread in the bobbin creates the stretchy gathers.  Modkid… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing notions zippered pouch

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Sarah from The Last Piece shares a free pattern for these sewing themed zipper pouches. They’re simple zippered pouches – with a pretty curved shape – with sewing themed appliques. Make one for your favorite sewing friend – or yourself.  … Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric wreath brooch

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Anna from Journey Into Creativity  shows how you can make this scrappy fabric wreath brooch.  You can use your smallest scraps for this project.  The mix of color and pattern, and the frayed raw edges, makes me happy. Click the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rainbow baby toy

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Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make this happy rainbow toy for a baby. It’s a larger toy, measuring approximately 6.5″ tall X 9″ wide, with a rattle insert so it makes noise when you shake or move… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bias tape placemat

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Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can make a simple bias tape placemat.  They’re quick to make, and don’t use much fabric as they are made from just a single layer. The bias tape finishes off the edges.  If… Read more ...

Tutorial: Yarn tied baby blanket

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Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make a simple yarn tied baby blanket.  It’s made from two layers of quilting weight cotton, with batting sandwiched between.  You’ll have fun picking just the right fabric print combo for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy freezer pop koozie

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Popsicles are a favorite summertime treat.  Freeze pops that come in plastic tubes are an easy and relatively mess free way to give your kids a frozen treat. Fynes Designs shows how you can make Freezie Koozies that wrap around… Read more ...