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Free pattern: Long hooded cloak

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Cloaks and capes add mystery and drama to Halloween costumes, not to mention an extra layer of warmth in case it turns cold.  Angel from Fleece Fun shows how you can make a long hooded cloak.  It’ll work for a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Teething scarf

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Lisa Calle of Vintage Modern Quilts shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a baby’s teething scarf.  It’s made like a bib, but with extra fabric built in to create more of a bloused scarf effect. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Tasseled chiffon scarf

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Sew4Home shows how you can make this lovely tasseled chiffon scarf. You can find chiffon in a wide range of colors prints.  You could also use a lightweight jersey knit.  The black & white geometric they used has personality but… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY lace kaftan

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Anna from Plan B shows how you can make a gorgeous lace kaftan.  It would make a beautiful swim cover-up or loungewear.  This is an easy sewing project, using only straight seams.  If you can’t find a lace fabric you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beach Goddess Maxi

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This is the Beach Goddess Maxi that Rae from Made By Rae created from some gorgeous cotton rayon challis.  It’s super easy to make, using elastic thread shirring to create the stretchy strapless bodice.  (Straps are an easy addition, if… Read more ...

Free pattern: Tiny Tunic with peplum

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Free pattern: Tiny Tunic with peplumJen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making her Tiny Tunic with a peplum.  The peplum is a variation on her original Tiny Tunic (free pattern here).  Neither the jersey knit bodice or the quilting cotton skirt require… Read more ...