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Tutorial: Vintage fabric wrapped hangers

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wrappedhangersSusan from Sugar Beans used vintage fabrics to take some wooden clothes hangers from purely functional to absolutely adorable.  There’s no sewing required.  The ones she made are for her daughter who is starting college this fall.  They’re so pretty… Read more ...

Free pattern: Happy sunshine baby toy

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Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for this happy sunshine baby toy.  The plush sunshine has a happy appliqued face and rays of ribbon tags that will keep little hands occupied.  Use different colors and textures of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Designer inspired bow tote

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Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial for making this designer-inspired bow tote.  It’s a boxy tote trimmed out in leather, with a striped bow accenting the top.   The look is chic and smart. I actually prefer her version over… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric Halloween wreath

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Fabric wrapped wreaths are easy to make and add a punch of color to your front door.  Heather  from Dragonfly Designs tells how she created this fun Halloween fabric wreath.  I’m loving how she worked a black & white houndstooth… Read more ...

Free pattern: The Blogger Bag

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Angel from Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for her Blogger Bag.  It’s a large tote designed especially for bloggers going to a meet-up or conference.  The large tote has plenty of room to carry your conference swag.  A panel… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled sweatshirt scarf

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Karen from Sew Many Ways put her daughters’ old school sweatshirts to good use, recycling them into this soft snuggly scarf. Now each daughter has a warm scarf with memories attached.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. … Read more ...

Free pattern: It’s a Wrap top

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Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her It’s A Wrap top.  The wrap front top has quickly become a wardrobe staple for her.  The drapey wrap front is figure flattering, and it looks good made from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Yellow and stripes leather bag

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Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how she made this fabulous yellow and striped leather bag.  The bag design itself is quite simple, and easy to make – a rectangular leather purse with wooden handles.  What makes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sensory pillowcase

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Amy from One Artsy Mama made a special pillowcase for a child with sensory sensitivities related to touch.  He had been having trouble sleeping because the fabric on his pillowcase bothered him.  But when she let him choose the fabrics,… Read more ...