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Tutorial: Wrist pincushion

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Angel from Fleece Fun shows how you can make this pincushion you can wear on your wrist.  The pincushion is surrounded by sewing themed embellishments – on hers it’s empty bobbin cases and small wooden spools.  Buttons would also be… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sock rabbit for Easter

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Professor Pincushion gives an Easter twist to the classic sock monkey, turning him instead into an sock Easter bunny.  How cute!  I’m a sucker for long bunny ears!  She shares a video tutorial showing how to make one, and also… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sewing sequin fabric

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Sequin fabric is so pretty and so sparkly – and so difficult to work with!  But sometimes what you really need (or perhaps really really want) is that sparkly sequin fabric.  You can sew it on a regular sewing machine.  … Read more ...

Tutorial: Button heart sachets

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These button heart sachets are so sweet!  They’d be perfect for Valentine’s Day gifts!  Rebecca from Simple As That shares a tutorial showing how to make one.  It’s quick to sew, so make up a bunch to give to all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Selvage pincushion

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For years I’ve cut selvages off of my fabric and just thrown them away. Gasp!  But once I saw the patchwork that you can make with these small strips of fabric, I’ve saved every single one of them.  Lindsay from… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Neoprene tablet sleeve

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I’m going to have to get my hands on some neoprene!  Professor Pincushion shows how you can make a simple tablet sleeve out of neoprene.  The thick padded fabric will help protect your tablet from bumps and scratches, and neoprene … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Bias tape zipper

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This bias tape zipper installation is a happy medium between an exposed zipper and a more traditional zipper.  The edges of the seams are finished with a contrast bias tape, with the teeth of the zipper peeking through.  Professor Pincushion… Read more ...