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Pam’s tips for sewing on denim

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denim_shortsWhether from recycled old jeans or purchased yardage, denim is a well-loved fabric  for many projects.  It’s sturdy and it wears beautifully.  But the thickness of the fabric can make it difficult to sew, especially when bulky seams intersect.  Pam… Read more ...

Tutorial: 30-minute tube skirt

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IMG_6743Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a simple stretch knit tube skirt.  It has a wide (2″) elastic waistband that’s enclosed in a casing.  They’re super quick to make, just 30 minutes for a fun… Read more ...

Tutorial: Create a multi-layer applique

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20130810_6520_headerPamela from Sovanisa created this unicorn applique, using an image from a coloring page as a template.  She wrote a tutorial showing how she did it.  It’s a complex image with multiple layers.  The mane overlaps the body of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embroidered vinyl plant markers

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plantlabelsfinished1-598x398Sarah from Sewing Parts Online shows how to make these embroidered vinyl plant markers.   The twig stakes and brown vinyl are perfectly charming and rustic for a garden, far more attractive than the little informational labels that come with the… Read more ...