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Tutorial: Mini pouf pincushion

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This mini pouf pincushion is a pretty place to park your sewing pins and needles.  Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how to make one.  It’s a scrap-happy project using only small pieces of fabric. Each pouf uses eight 2″ x… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy princess costume shirt

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Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings   shows how you can make this Cinderella costume shirt.  It’s easy to make because you start with a purchased tank top and just add the puffy princess sleeves.  Wear it with a matching tulle tutu… Read more ...

Tutorial: Frayed fabric flower

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Emma from Emuse shows how to make a frayed fabric flower you can use to make pretty hair accessories or brooches.  They’re made with two layers of gathered fabric, with edges left beautifully raw and  frayed.  A button is the… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY patched skirt

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Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shares a tutorial showing how you can DIY a patched skirt like this one.  I’m loving the funky mix of patterns and the asymmetrical patching.  You’ll need a heavy fabric like a canvas or denim… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork baby blanket

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Surayya from Blissful Sewing shows how you can make a patchwork baby receiving blanket.  The square patchwork is easy to sew and is suitable for any style of fabric.  It’ll work with traditional baby fabrics, soft florals, bold graphics, retro… Read more ...

Free pattern: Womens peasant top

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Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a free pattern for a womens peasant top.  It’s an easy style of top to make.  You can give it short sleeves, elbow length sleeves, or long sleeves.  Not one to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bow and lace flats refashion

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bowandlaceflatsBev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can refashion a pair of plain, inexpensive flats into these dressy shoes.  It’s a quick and easy style upgrade for your shoes. You can create different looks by the shape of lace cutout… Read more ...