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Tutorial: Perfect fabric gathers

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If you sew sooner or later you’re going to need to gather fabric, whether it’s making a skirt or adding ruffles to a pillow.  Gathers are actually very easy, though getting them to look even and full takes a little… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Flat bow headband

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I am loving this bow headband!  It’s made like a big bow, but it’s flat so it doesn’t overpower a child’s face or outfit.  Andrea’s Notebook has the tutorial showing how you can make one.  It’s quick to make –… Read more ...

Free pattern: Raglan onesie

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One of my favorite baby gifts to give is a handmade onesie, made from recycled t-shirts.  The knit fabric is already washed and worn so soft, and you’ll end up with something completely original.  Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares… Read more ...

Free pattern: Scissors storage pouch

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Alison from Lorelei Jane shows how you can make a pouch to hold your scissors. They’ll help protect your scissors when you toss them in a project bag.  And there’s batting inside that will help protect you (and anything else… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric covered clipboard

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Veronica from SewVery shows how to make a plain clipboard cute by covering it in fabric.  With all the designer fabric prints available, there are a million ways to make it cute! It’s super easy and requires no actual sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy towel backpacks

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Between towels and pool toys and water bottles, going to the pool involves lots of stuff getting toted around.  And it’s usually me toting it!  Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial for making these towel backpacks, so each… Read more ...