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Tutorial: Reusable fabric bowl covers

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Niamh from Simply Earnest shows how you can make reusable fabric bowl covers.  They are less wasteful than plastic wrap to cover leftovers, and far easier than searching for a plastic container.  Oilcloth or laminated cotton would work best for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Hippopotamus softie

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The second I saw this hippo softie pattern by Verflixt & Zugenäht, all plans to work on responsible projects today went out the window.  Instead, I’m printing the pattern with plans to sew him up today.  He is just so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring mesh laundry bags

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Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making mesh laundry bags with drawstring closures.  The drawstring is an easy closure to make, and it’s also easy to use.  Just cinch it up and the bag is closed tight.  They’re practical bags, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Romantic Ruffled Pillowcases

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Sew4Home shows how you can make a romantic ruffled pillowcase.  They would be beautiful in a shabby chic bedding ensemble.  They’d also be beautiful additions to a little girl’s room décor.  Each pillowcase has a deep ruffle at the opening, … Read more ...

Tutorial: 3 types of pockets

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pocketsI am a pocket girl.  I NEED to have my pockets to hold my keys and phone and other whatnot I seem to carry around with me.  If a sewing pattern doesn’t include pockets, it’s easy enough to add them… Read more ...