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Free pattern: Pumpkin applique knee patch

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Stephanie from Swoodson Says added pumpkin knee patches to her son’s pants to turn them into cute Halloween wear.  It’s a simple addition that creates fun Halloween themed gear.  She shares a free template for the pumpkin applique and a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fabric masquerade mask

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Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making a masquerade mask.  The construction is super simple, with edges left raw, so you can spend your creative energy embellishing it up to fabulousness.  Add sparkles, lace, feathers, whatever strikes your fancy.  There’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap busting owl pouch

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Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make this adorable owl zippered pouch – and use up some of your smaller fabric scraps in the process.  Each of the feathers is made from a different scrap… Read more ...

Free pattern: 123 fabric basket

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Jennifer from Ellison Lane shares a free pattern for making her 123 Basket.  It’s a largish fabric basket, measuring 8″ wide x 6″ tall x 5″ deep for  organizing larger items.  Handles on the side make it easy to pick… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear vinyl wallets

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If you keep losing receipts and other small items in your purse, these clear plastic wallets can help.  They’ll keep all your stuff together where they’re easy to grab, and the sides are clear so you can easily see what’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Exposed zippers, 2 ways

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Pardon me, but your zipper is showing…  Zippers used to be kept hidden, tucked behind seam allowance or inserted as invisible zippers.  But exposed zippers are all the rage now, with the zippers left exposed where they become interesting design… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew ruffle wreath

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rufflewreathKelly from Kelly Hicks Design shows how you can make this gorgeous ruffle wreath – with no sewing required!  I am loving it in the soft baby pink that she used, but this would be pretty in any color.  How… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy lace trim pillowcases

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These lace trim pillowcases look like someone spent a lot of money on them!  But they’re actually an easy DIY using a plain pillowcase and some lace trim.  Cami  from Tidbits shows how to make them. Click below for her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweatshirt iPad sleeve

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Fall is sweatshirt weather, for yourself and maybe your iPad too.  Alison from Adventures in Making shows how you can make an iPad sleeve out of an old sweatshirt.  This is such a great idea!  The sweatshirt fabric is soft… Read more ...