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For sewers who are looking for a (relatively easy) challenge, this set of three blog posts takes you from seeing an “inspiration” crossbody sling bag to remaking it from scratch. It is guaranteed to make you feel accomplished if you can tackle it successfully, because the project is presented without full instructions. There are, however, photos and a free PDF pattern (available from a link in the final blog post of the series).
Tutorial: Patchwork cross body zip bag
Freebie: Printable Christmas Eve magic pillowcase poem
With all the excitement and expectation of Santa’s visit, it can be hard for kids to go to sleep on Christmas Eve. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair created special pillowcases for her nephews, to be used only on Christmas Eve. When she gave them to them, she included a little poem explaining that they’re magic pillowcases to help them have sweet dreams. She’s sharing a free printable of the poem on her blog, plus she links to a tutorial she’s written for making a pillowcase, so you can start the tradition with your own kids.
Click below for her tutorial & printable:
Free Printable Christmas Pillowcase Poem , by Polka Dot Chair
[photo from Polka Dot Chair]
Looking for Holiday or Christmas themed Fabric prints? Check these out. Don’t have time to make your own pillow case? Check out these Christmas Pillow Case
designs.