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How to sew a Easy Wipe Baby Bib

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Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for a baby bib made for mealtime.  It’s a longer bib than most, to give extra coverage for drips and spills.   The front and back are both made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple phone wallet

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Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial for making a quick phone wallet.  It’s a simple fabric sleeve that holds your phone, with a swivel hook at the top so you can clip it to your bag.  The dimensions… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy scarf kimono

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Mark Montano shows how you can make a kimono like this one from a couple of pashmina scarves.  It’s a lovely lightweight layer for spring and summer.  It’s an easy project to make.  You can do it in just three… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear front zippered travel pouches

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Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make these clear front zipper pouches to organize your toiletries, charging cords, and other small items when traveling. They’re beautiful made from cotton prints with coordinating decorative ribbon.  I’d make a few… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Starfish pillow

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Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making this starfish pillow. They made theirs from a fabric with a coral print, in keeping with the nautical theme.  Buttons accent each arm.  There are a lot of curves on this pillow, but… Read more ...

Free pattern: Divided tote bag

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floraldividedtoteSherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a free pattern for making this divided tote.  It’s so pretty sewn in happy spring florals!  Though I can also see it being quite sharp out of solids.  The curved top is a nice… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spring tassel scarf

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Lindsay from Shrimp Salad Circus shows how you can make a pretty spring tassel scarf.  It’s made from a lightweight floral fabric, with handmade tassels stitched across either end.  Her tutorial shows how to make the scarf and the tassels. … Read more ...