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Tutorial: Garden bucket tool belt

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While many of us are still dealing with winter weather, the fact is that spring is just around the corner.  It won’t be long till it’s warm enough to spend some time digging in the garden.  Patti from Garden Matter… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shamrock hair clip

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Lauren from Molly and Mama shows how you can make this pretty shamrock hair clip for St. Patrick’s Day.  The leaves of the felt shamrock are gathered and layered over a large fabric yo-yo, with a covered button in the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fancy fabric flower sash

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Sew4Home shows how to make this gorgeous fabric flower sash. They show it with a wedding gown, but I think you could wear it on any dressy dress.  How about for a flower girl dress?  Or a special Easter dress? … Read more ...

Tutorial: Adjustable strap bow tie

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Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shares a tutorial showing how to make and adjustable strap bow tie.  The bow tie and the neck strap is easily made from a wide ribbon.  You could also make one from fabric.   She shows… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt flower crown

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Lauren from Molly and Mama shares a tutorial for making this lovely felt flower crown.  She includes templates and instructions for making the different kinds of felt flowers stitched to the crown.  Make all of them to cover the crown,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bias fabric ribbons

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Addie from Addie K shows a quick way to make fabric hair ribbons.  She started making them when her daughter decided that traditional bows looked too much like little girl.  The fabric ribbons are pretty and girly, but a little… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew Mardi Gras mask

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The Scrap Shoppe Blog shows how you can make a Mardi Gras mask, with no sewing required.  It is impossible to be too over-the-top with Mardi Gras costumes, so go wild with sparkly and shiny costume fabrics, sequins or fur… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girls’ faux fur capelet

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Cheryl from Sew Can Do created this beautiful faux fur capelet as a wrap for her daughter to wear over a winter dress.  It covers the arms and keeps warm without covering up the entire dress.  She shares a tutorial… Read more ...