Sewing

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Tutorial: Easy magic pillowcase

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Leanne at Organize and Decorate Everything shows how you can make a magic pillowcase.  No, it doesn’t create fuss-free bedtimes, because that really would be magic.  But it does have a super easy construction that also creates a cuffed front… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a rope basket

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Yellow Spool shows how you can make a rope basket on your sewing machine. There’s no complicated weaving technique required – just coiled rope and a zig zag stitch.  If you’re wondering what kind of rope she used, it’s some… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fish laundry bag

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fishbagsFish laundry bags!  Who knew laundry bags could be this cute?  Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for making them. Make them in bright colors and fun prints.  Or, use a mesh fabric and make it a… Read more ...

Tutorial: American flag patchwork pillows

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Kristen from Create Kids Couture shows how you can sew these patchwork American flag pillows for your front porch.  Her tutorial includes two variations – a traditional rectangular flag pillow and a heart shaped flag pillow.  The patchwork is easy… Read more ...

Free pattern: Starfish cuddle pillow

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Angela from Handmade in the Heartland shares a free pattern for making this snuggly starfish pillow.  Now, snuggly isn’t normally how I would describe a starfish, but this starfish pillow is made from Cuddle fabric so it’s all kinds of… Read more ...