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Tutorial: Flanged pillow shams

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I’ve always thought that flanged pillow shams are so pretty in a bedding set.  The flange is a simple detail that frames the pillow and gives the sham  more presence.  They’re actually pretty easy to make.  Kate from Centsational Girl… Read more ...

Free pattern: Overnight Duffel

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Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial for her Overnight Duffel, perfect for summer sleepovers and overnight trips.  The finished bag measures approximately 20? x 10″, with a squared bottom and an oblong top.  Pockets on either end will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hula hoop play tent

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With a child’s imagination. a play tent can become a springboard for adventure.  It can be a castle or a boat or even just a quiet spot to read a book.    Mandi from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty cupcake pincushion

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Donna from Purl3agony shows how you can make an embellished cupcake pincushion.  The .cupcake shaped pincushion is easy to make, with a felt base and a stuffed fabric topper.  You can embellish it up as much or as little as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tips for matching stripes

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Matched (or unmatched) stripes are one of those things you don’t necessarily notice until you start sewing. And then mismatched stripes stick out like a sore thumb, and matched stripes are like a little slice of bliss.  Olu from Needle… Read more ...

Tutorial: Custom basket liners

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basketlinerBaskets are an easy and inexpensive way to organize a space.  Fabric liners can add color to your baskets so they coordinate ith your room’s decor.  They also help keep the baskets clean. Many baskets come with liners, but you… Read more ...

Free pattern: Flouncy Bouncy Skirt

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Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Flouncy Bouncy Skirt.  It’s a great everyday skirt – a knee-length circle skirt with a drop waist and made from a knit fabric.  The drop waist fits close… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rope handle beach tote

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Sew4Home shows how you can make their Day at the Beach tote.  The rope and grommet gathered top gives it naurical style, as does the canvas duck.  It’s a roomy bag with a large boxed bottom.  It’s big enough to… Read more ...

Free pattern: House pillow

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Amy from Nana Company shares a free pattern for making this house pillow.  It’s pretty sewn up in pastels, but it would also be neat sewn up in a mix of bright prints.  This pillow would be a welcoming accent… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a simple checkbook cover

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Veronca from SewVery shares a tutorial at Andrea’s Notebook showing how to make a simple checkbook over.  The fabric covers are easy to make and can be embellished up with ribbons and other cute trims.  Or, change up the dimensions… Read more ...