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Free pattern: Sleepy Cat Pocket

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sleepycatAs a Crazy Cat Lady, I go a little nuts whenever I see anything cat-related.  And  cat-related sewing?  That makes my heart skip a beat.  Like this sleepy cat pocket by Meream from Bored & Crafty.  Isn’t it the cutest? … Read more ...

Tutorial: Lip Balm Holder

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lipbalmholder2Addie from Addie K. shows how you can make a lip balm holder.  It’s a small sleeve just big enough to hold a tube of lip balm.  With the binder ring sewn in at the top, it attaches to a… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew football onesie

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super-bowl-craft-idea-make-a-no-sew-football-t-shirt-or-onesieKathy from Merriment Design shows how you can make this football onesie, with no sewing required.  All you need is a brown onesie, some ribbon, and some fusible webbing.  So cute!  And perfect for Superbowl parties! Click the link below… Read more ...

Tutorial: Button front lumbar pillow

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Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this lumbar pillow with a buttoned closure on the front.  The button front closure is a perfect opportunity to mix some prints. Use one print on one side of the closure, and another print… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY cropped sweater

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diy-cropped-sweaterMaria from A Different Fashion came up with a good solution to a sweater tunic that had grown too short.  She made it super short, turning it into a crop sweater for layering.  Great fix!  She shares a tutorial telling… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Union Jack apron

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timthumbSusan from Just Crafty Enough shows how you can make a Union Jack apron.  The flag’s red and white stripes are stitched down to a denim background.  The design works equally well for men and women.  Finished dimensions are 9?… Read more ...