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Sewing Pattern: Sewing sweater knits

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Make a sweater in a day, without knitting or crocheting a stitch?  Yes, you can do it with sweater knit fabric and a sewing machine.  Sweater knit fabric is quite different from woven fabrics – and also different from t-shirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pool tote bag

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Holly from Bits of Everything shows how you can make a pool bag to carry your towels and sunscreen and other pool necessities.  The bag has a roomy inside, and also pockets all the way around to hold smaller items.  … Read more ...

Free pattern: Faviola summer dress

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Mayra at So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Faviola summer dress.  It’s made from a jersey knit and has a mid-length skirt and elbow-length sleeves with a flounce.  It’s comfortable enough for errand running, but dressy enough… Read more ...

Tutorial: Terry cloth shower wraps

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showerwrapSew4Home shares a free pattern for making a terry cloth shower wrap.  If you know someone heading off to college soon, this would make a great gift for them! They include instructions for making them for women or men.  They… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable fabric snack bags

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Summertime is picnics and play dates, which means lots of take-along snacks.  Lindsay from The Cottage Home shows how to make reusable snack bags from fabric.  They’re perfect for dry snacks like crackers, Goldfish, etc.  Wash them and use them… Read more ...

Free pattern: Boho Chic Tunic

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Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern for making her Boho Chic Tunic.  It’s an easy style of top to make, and is so pretty to wear.  Make it from a lightweight fabric that has nice drape,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a summer sling bag

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Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can sew a Summer Sling Bag to take along on your summer adventures.  Whether you’ve got travel plans or will be spending the summer around town, this bag is lightweight and easy to… Read more ...