“Inchies”
Just when you thought you could toss out those teensy scraps, along comes a little idea to use them up. (“Waste not/Want notâ€)
Cut your scraps into 1 ½†squares making sure you have a front and a back. Iron… Read more ...
Recycled Leftovers Part 2
Recycled Leftovers Part 2
Here are a few more ideas to clean out those closets. Sweaters ·        Shrunken wool—Here’s something you once may have cried about, but can now rejoice over. That expensive… Read more ...
Recycling Leftovers from your Closet
Even if you don’t have a lot of sewing experience, you can turn those buried relics at the back of your closet into treasures for the front. When I finally purged the depths of the storage cupboard, I discovered armfuls… Read more ... Those “Beautiful” Bridesmaid Dresses
June has come and gone and now what to do with those luscious dresses swathed in plastic lurking in the back of every girl’s closet? Here are a couple of great ideas to use up the fabric at least. Perhaps… Read more ...
Snow bear
How far you do think Christmas is away? You may as well start making crafts now! You know you will be rushed on the 24th! http://teddiesbylauralynn.com/free-patterns/patterns.html Snowbear Pattern 
This will make an 8 1/2″ tall Snowbear. Snowbear pg1
Snowbear pg2… Read more ...
This will make an 8 1/2″ tall Snowbear. Snowbear pg1Snowbear pg2… Read more ...
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The Fashion Collection
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The Fashion Collection
Fall 2007 For a limited time, Sew News readers may order McCall�s 5480 FREE (you pay… Read more ...
Insulated Totes for Drink Bottles
These can be made for any size bottle you may have, just adjust the cutting size. Â
Insulated Totes For Soda & Water BottlesDebbie Colgrove
7/7/04 Bring your own beverage to parades and community events and keep them cold.… Read more ...
How to Sew a Child’s Backpack (Easy DIY Pattern for Beginners)
A handmade backpack for a child is one of those sewing projects that looks impressive but is actually very achievable—especially when you keep the design simple and practical.
This easy child’s backpack sewing tutorial is perfect for beginners who want… Read more ... Free Sewing Pattern Offer
Here’s a free pattern to inspire you to get those sewing machines out, blow off the dust and create something wonderful to wear or give!
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The Fashion Collection
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Free Pattern!
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The Fashion Collection
Fall 2007 For a limited… Read more ...
Sewing Room Stash Organizing
Let’s face it, sewers are stashers! We love stuff, collect stuff and hoard stuff. However this can be a problem when it takes up more space than you have! I will share my ideas that have worked for me and… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorials – Mug Mats and a little Poem
Nothing beats a hot cup of tea for an excuse to take a break from the busyness of life. Here is a great sewing project that uses up scraps. I have made these for craft and fundraising sales but filled… Read more ...