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Free pattern: Knot Bow Romper

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Shelly from Coral & Co. has a free pattern for this little girl’s Knot Bow Romper.  It sews up quickly and the knots at the shoulder give it some flexibility in fit, which is always a good thing when sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled denim IKEA chair

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Oh, this chair!!  It’s an IKEA Skruvsta chair recovered in upcycled denim.  The IKEA hack is by Claire from Pillar Box Blue, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  Her method will work with any chair, though… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summer drink cozies

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Help keep your cold one cold with these fabric drink cozies!  Mandy from Sugar  Bee Crafts shows how you can make them.  They’re simple to make and look so fun for picnics or patio parties!  Just wrap and tie in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux pleated lampshades

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Mark Montano shows how you can get the look of a pleated lampshade, but without the hassle of measuring and marking and pleating the fabric.  It’s super cute made from a bright fabric print!  The tutorial is on his blog,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy leather cuff bracelets

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DSC_7458_edited_640 Make a simple leather cuff bracelet – with no fancy jewelry tools or findings needed!  Use your sewing machine instead!  I’ve got a tutorial over on my personal blog Orange Bettie showing how.  The closure is simply a couple of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Lace trimmed shorts

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These lace trimmed shorts were made for summer!  Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free sewing pattern for making them.  Her free pattern fits a women’s size small.  If you need another size, she has a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled denim hexagon pillow

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This recycled jeans hexagon pillow is perfection!  The different shades of old denim create an ombre effect.  And those hexies! Cristina from Remodelando la Casa shares a tutorial at Lil Luna showing how to make one.  As if I needed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sand-Free Beach Tote

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This Sand-Free Beach Tote has a net inset in the bottom so the sand can shake out (but not your toys).  Ajaire from Call Ajaire shares the pattern for free!  When you’re out at the beach or park, the bag… Read more ...