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Tutorial: Faux fur boot covers

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Beth from Sew DIY shows how you can make a set of faux fur boot covers.  They’ll make any pair of boots look like fur trimmed boots.  She made them to wear with ankle boots (the covers conceal the tops… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY hair scrunchies

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You can make your own hair scrunchies using a tutorial by Alexis at Harts Fabric.  I remember when my mother used to make these for me when I was a kid!  She’d make them from the scraps of fabric left… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY cap sleeve velvet top

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Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make a cap sleeve velvet top.  It’s comfortable like a t-shirt but dressy because it’s made from velvet.  Working with velvet can be a challenge – oh, how it tends to shift… Read more ...

Tutorial: Yoga mat tote

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If your New Year’s resolutions include getting fit, this tote might be what you need. This long shallow tote is exactly what you need to carry a yoga mat, towel, and a water bottle to and from yoga class.   Finished… Read more ...

Tutorial: Folded hexagon coasters

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You can find a tutorial for these folded hexagon coasters over at Totaly Stitchin’.  Each coaster is made from 6 hexagons of fabric, folded and layered to create a patchwork effect.  It’s a good project to use your scraps. Click… Read more ...