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Tutorial: Boxy cosmetic bag

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Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can make this boxy cosmetic bag.  Fusible webbing between the outer layer and the lining gives the bag body so it holds its boxy shape.  Pull tabs at either end make it easy… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fleece Sunshine Softie

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Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free pattern at Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making her Sunshine Softie.  Sewn from fleece, it’s soft for babies and toddlers to snuggle.  The triangle rays around the edge are easy for… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern DIY Locker Rug

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locker rug titleMy daughter is in 5th grade this year! It’s her last year in elementary school – and her first year to have a locker.  This is a big deal for a 10 year old.  So of course on our back-to-school… Read more ...

Free pattern: Bias trim tank top

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Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making this bias trimmed tank top.  If it looks familiar to you, you might be remembering it from a post of hers last week with a pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hot and cold pillowcase

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Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night sweating.  Other times, it’s the cold that wakes me up.  Staci from Crafty Stacishows how to make a pillowcase for those of us whose bodies can’t seem to figure out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage fabric wrapped hangers

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wrappedhangersSusan from Sugar Beans used vintage fabrics to take some wooden clothes hangers from purely functional to absolutely adorable.  There’s no sewing required.  The ones she made are for her daughter who is starting college this fall.  They’re so pretty… Read more ...

Free pattern: Happy sunshine baby toy

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Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for this happy sunshine baby toy.  The plush sunshine has a happy appliqued face and rays of ribbon tags that will keep little hands occupied.  Use different colors and textures of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Designer inspired bow tote

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Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial for making this designer-inspired bow tote.  It’s a boxy tote trimmed out in leather, with a striped bow accenting the top.   The look is chic and smart. I actually prefer her version over… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric Halloween wreath

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Fabric wrapped wreaths are easy to make and add a punch of color to your front door.  Heather  from Dragonfly Designs tells how she created this fun Halloween fabric wreath.  I’m loving how she worked a black & white houndstooth… Read more ...