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Tutorial: Simple leather glasses case

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Tutorial: Simple leather glasses caseRachel Teodoro shows how you can sew a simple leather glasses case.  The leather won’t fray so there’s no need to finish the edges.  She shows two variations – one a simple rectangular slip case that requires only one seam,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork coasters

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Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork coastersThese patchwork coasters are a beautiful way to use up your smaller scraps!  Susie from Loganberry Handmade has a tutorial showing how to make them.  In an afternoon you can make several sets of them to give as gifts, plus… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Wrap tie t-shirt

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Tutorial: Wrap tie t-shirtBonnie from Bonnie and Blithe shows how you can sew a wrap tie t-shirt.  It’s super easy because she starts with two purchased t-shirts, so no sewing sleeves or finishing a neckline.  Her tutorial is a video so you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pocket front pillow

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Tutorial: Pocket front pillowAnna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew a pillow with a pocket across the front.  The pocket is the perfect place to stash a good book or maybe the remotes for the TV.  For kids,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Colorful painted doilies

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Tutorial: Colorful painted doiliesHere’s a fun idea for using craft store and estate sale doilies.  Add color to them!  Jules Madden has a tutorial at Alisa Burke’s blog showing how to paint doilies.  It’s a particularly good project for doilies that have gotten… Read more ...