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Tutorial: Easy bandana banner

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This bandana pennant banner would make a fun decoration for a summer shindig.  Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how to do it.  The bandanas make this a quick project because the edges are already finished. You could… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a girls pom pom kimono

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Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how you can sew a girl’s pom pom trimmed kimono for girls.  Loose and flowy, it’s the perfect summer layer.  Use a lightweight fabric for this project, like a rayon challis.  It’s super easy to… 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 ...

Tutorial: A foxy zippered bag

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This foxy zippered bag is so cute!  It would make a fun little bag to hold your phone and keys or spare change, or any other small items that you want to keep up with. Mark Montano shares a tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: American flag pillow cover

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Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make this American flag pillow cover.  It would be a fun addition to 4th of July decor.  The patchwork is kept simple, with a polka dotted fabric approximating the blue… Read more ...

Free pattern: Tie back summer dress

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Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making this fabulous tie back dress.  Made from a lightweight knit, with wide cut outs on the back, it’s got summertime style. Her free pattern makes a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leather mustache keychain

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Ekaterina from Katrinshine shows how you can make a leather (or faux leather) mustache keychain.  If mustaches aren’t your thing, you could make the keychain in any simple shape.  This would make a great Father’s Day gift, or perhaps an… Read more ...