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Tutorial: Patchwork teacher tote

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Tutorial: Patchwork teacher toteSew this patchwork tote for your favorite teacher!  Of for yourself, if you’re wanting a new bag for yourself.  Amy from Sew Incredibly Crazy shares a tutorial at Therm O Web.  It’s extra nice made with cork fabric for the… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Felt mouse

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Tutorial and pattern: Felt mousePatty from Pattymac Knits [& Bakes] shows how you can make the sweetest little felt mice.  The sewing is just a running stitch around the outside of the mouse body so it’s something that kids could make.  They would also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Glitter edge organza flowers

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Tutorial: Glitter edge organza flowers These fabric flowers are so light and airy, with layers of organza and edged with glitter!  BurdaStyle has a tutorial showing how to make them.  They are beautiful in a vase for table decorations, but they’d also make gorgeous brooches… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rope basket purse

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Tutorial: Rope basket purseAmy from Fils + Fils shares a tutorial  at Closet Case Files showing how you can sew a rope basket purse.  The whole bag – including straps – is made from coiled rope that is sewn on your sewing machine.  … Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Sock panda softie

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Tutorial and pattern: Sock panda softieJoanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern to make the cutest ever sock panda softie.  You’ll need one black chenille sock, and one white chenille sock.  But since socks typically come in a matched pair, you’ll probably buy a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Triangle pencil pouch

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Tutorial: Triangle pencil pouchSew4Home has a tutorial for making these triangle pencil pouches.  Make one as a back-to-school surprise gift!  My daughter loved it when I had a handmade gift for her first day of school.  Or, if you’re into coloring books, use… Read more ...