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Tutorial: Clear vinyl zip pouch

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Beth from Sew DIY shows how you can make a clear vinyl zip pouch.  It’s a quick little project that’s super useful because you can see what is in your pouch.  She shows two variations – one that is made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make your own wired ribbon

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It never fails – out of  the 15 million rolls of wired ribbon at the craft store, there’s not a single one that’s a perfect match for my project.  Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods had the same thing happen, and she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bold color blocked pillows

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Kara from A Kailo Chic Life shows how you can sew up some color blocked pillows.  The color blocking is diagonal, creating two triangles of color on the front of the pillow.  I’m loving them in brights – with metallic… Read more ...

Free pattern: Autumn acorn banner

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Kim from Bugaboo City shares a tutorial and free template for  this adorable acorn banner.  The acorn design works for the entire autumn season, from now through Thanksgiving!  Use scraps of wool, suiting, or even upholstery fabrics to make the… Read more ...

Halloween costume sewing tips

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Halloween costumes are fun to imagine and can also be fun to sew.  They can also be a challenge if you’re not used to sewing, or if you’re using a specialty costuming fabric that you’ve not sewn on before.  Melissa… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric pumpkins

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Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee shows how you can make these patchwork pumpkins from scrap fabric – with no sewing required!  The warm autumn colors are so beautiful, especially with the copper pumpkin stems.  They’re made with STYROFOAM™ balls on… Read more ...