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Tutorial: Mens shorts with pockets

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Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a pair of mens shorts with pockets.  You’ll need a basic shorts pattern. If you don’t have one already, she links to a tutorial showing how to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Marbled fabric

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I’ve marbled paper before. And right now my tween daughter is all about creating marble effects with fingernail polish.  But fabric? Never knew it was poosible – until now.  But Hannah from Homesteady shows how you can marble fabric.  She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flanged pillow shams

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I’ve always thought that flanged pillow shams are so pretty in a bedding set.  The flange is a simple detail that frames the pillow and gives the sham  more presence.  They’re actually pretty easy to make.  Kate from Centsational Girl… Read more ...

Free pattern: Overnight Duffel

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Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial for her Overnight Duffel, perfect for summer sleepovers and overnight trips.  The finished bag measures approximately 20? x 10″, with a squared bottom and an oblong top.  Pockets on either end will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hula hoop play tent

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With a child’s imagination. a play tent can become a springboard for adventure.  It can be a castle or a boat or even just a quiet spot to read a book.    Mandi from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty cupcake pincushion

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Donna from Purl3agony shows how you can make an embellished cupcake pincushion.  The .cupcake shaped pincushion is easy to make, with a felt base and a stuffed fabric topper.  You can embellish it up as much or as little as… Read more ...