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Tutorial: DIY fabric shoelaces

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Whether they’re nasty from being stepped on too many times, or just plain boring, you can replace your sneaker’s shoelaces with fabric shoelaces you make yourself.  Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how to do it.  They’re… Read more ...

Tutorial: Canteen inspired fall bag

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canteenbagSew4Home shares a tutorial for making a canteen style bag, which seems rather perfect for fall especially when made from corduroy and tweed.  The canteen inspired shape reminds of me of fall camping trips, and leaves crunching underfoot while hiking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy infinity scarf

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Making your own infinity scarf is a quick, easy project.  Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial showing how.  You can use any lightweight, drapey fabric.  Each scarf takes just 2/3 yard.  Make a couple for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Textured leather clutch

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Gina Michele shows how you can make this textured leather clutch.  The bag itself is a simple zippered pouch.  The cool wave texture is created with strips of leather sewn down in alternating directions.  Make the strips from a contrasting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew simple gathered skirt

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If you’re learning to sew and looking for a good first project, I’d suggest making a simple gathered skirt.  They can be made to fit any size – babies, kids, adults – and require only easy straight seams.  Pam from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chalkboard fabric placemats

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These placemats have a strip of chalkboard cloth across the top where you can write special messages or assign seating.  Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial showing how you can make them.  They’re made from oilcloth and chalkboard fabric… Read more ...