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Video tutorial: Sewing princess seams

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Princess seams create shaping in a bodice, but the curved seams can also be challenging to a new sewist.  Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial demonstrating how to sew a princess seam, and gives tips and tricks for making the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fold up needle holder

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This fold up needle holder is a much neater (and safer) way of carrying your sewing needles than my method, which is sadly just pinning the needles through the outside of my sewing bag.  Pick it up wrong and I… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fun Summer Tee

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Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for her Fun Summer Tee.  I love this shirt!  The shoulder seam is dropped down a few inches on the front, making this a great pattern for mixing prints on the front… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY modern leather sandals

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Sandals1Caitlin from Merrythought shows how you can make these leather sandals.  They look so modern and sophisticated, it’s hard to believe that they’re made with inexpensive flip flops.  You don’t see much of the flip flop because the plastic thong… Read more ...

Free pattern: Simple baby bib

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Barbara from Zakrpica made all of these bibs for her baby daughter, and she shares the pattern and tutorial on her blog.  They’re simple baby bibs, but bigger and wider on the shoulder to give good coverage against drools and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summery Bandana Bunting

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Crafts Unleashed shows how you can make this Summery Bandana Bunting.  Flags made from the points of bandanas are sewn to a length of pom pom trim.  It’s quick and easy to make, and would be a cute decoration for… Read more ...