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Tutorial: 5-minute no-sew sit-upon

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I remember sit-upons from my Girl Scout days.  But you don’t have to use them just at scout meetings.  They make a padded (and dry, and dirt-free) place to sit on the ground at picnics and other outside gatherings.  from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing notions zippered pouch

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Sarah from The Last Piece shares a free pattern for these sewing themed zipper pouches. They’re simple zippered pouches – with a pretty curved shape – with sewing themed appliques. Make one for your favorite sewing friend – or yourself.  … Read more ...

Free pattern: Casserole carrier

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casserole to pinPatty Young from Modkid shares a free pattern for making her Picnic Time Casserole Carrier.  It’s fully insulated to keep your dish warm (or chilled) until time to be served.  It has padded and reinforced handles for easy carrying, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY yoga mat

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yogamatJess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make your own yoga mat.  It’s made from quilting cotton with a batting inside to give padding.  The rainbow print she used is so happy it might actually make me want… Read more ...

Free pattern: House pillow

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Amy from Nana Company shares a free pattern for making this house pillow.  It’s pretty sewn up in pastels, but it would also be neat sewn up in a mix of bright prints.  This pillow would be a welcoming accent… Read more ...

How to sew a Easy Wipe Baby Bib

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Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for a baby bib made for mealtime.  It’s a longer bib than most, to give extra coverage for drips and spills.   The front and back are both made… Read more ...