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Tutorial: 15-minute zipper cowl

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Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make this zipper cowl in just 15 minutes.  It’s made from a layer of fleece and a layer of faux suede (or other fabric you’d want to use for the outside),… Read more ...

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 ...

Tutorial: Strawberry costume

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DIY-Strawberry-Costume-1Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make this adorable strawberry halloween costume.  The soft and nubby texture of Minky fabric is perfect for the texture of the strawberry!!  A green fleece leaf collar and hat… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew superhero cape

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How about a superhero cape with no sewing required?  Make and Takes has a tutorial showing how.  You can use any non-fraying fabric, like fleece or felt or knit.  You can make the cape as any superhero you want by… Read more ...

Tutorial: 1 hour laptop sleeve

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Crystal from Hello Creative Family shows how you can make a simple laptop sleeve in just one hour.  The outside is made from a fun cotton print and it’s lined with fleece to help cushion against small bumps.  Her instructions… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy DIY sunglasses case

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Don’t let your favorite pair of sunnies get scratched riding around in your purse!  Erin from Sewbon shares a tutorial showing how you can make a sunglasses case.  It has a simple snap closure, and fusible fleece between the lining… Read more ...

Tutorial: Watermelon baby blanket

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Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make the perfect blanket for a summertime baby – a watermelon baby blanket!  Made as a half circle, one side is made from fleece to look like a giant slice of watermelon,… Read more ...