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Free pattern: Sleeveless fitted dress

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Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her beautiful Pam Dress.  The classic fitted dress can be made from solids for an understated sophistication, or bold prints for a funkier look.  It’s pretty on its own,… Read more ...

Free pattern: City Chic Handbag

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Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making her City Chic Handbag.  It’s a small handbag with a rounded bottom and a removable chain strap.  You can make one from just 1/4 yard each of outer fabric,… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make korker bows

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Korker bows are popular hair accessories for little girls or for spirit teams.  You can buy them at boutiques, and spend a good amount of money doing so.  Or, you can make them yourself.  Jennifer from Eat Craft Sow shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric planter buckets

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Laura at A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how to make these fabric planter buckets.  They’re made from two layers of twill (you could also use home dec weight canvas or duck), with thick rope and grommets for handles. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Girl’s wrap skirt

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Nienke from Pienkel shares a free pattern for making a girl’s wrap skirt.  It’s a quick, easy project.  The simple lines make this a good project to show off a favorite fabric.  Her pattern makes a skirt in a girl’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wood handle doily purse

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Tamara from Etcetorize shows how she made this lace purse out of a giant doily.  The doily she used was 36″ in diameter, which sounds like one that was used as a small table covering.  The repurposed lace and the… Read more ...