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Tutorial: Satin ribbon trimmed tutu

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This ribbon trimmed tutu is just precious!  It’s actually a simple knotted tulle tutu, but with satin ribbon sewn to the bottom of each strip of tulle.  The satin ribbon tends to curl, which adds dimension to the tutu.  And… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bias fabric ribbons

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Addie from Addie K shows a quick way to make fabric hair ribbons.  She started making them when her daughter decided that traditional bows looked too much like little girl.  The fabric ribbons are pretty and girly, but a little… Read more ...

Tips for easier solo garment fitting

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Unless you have a dress form, sewing garments for yourself also means trying to assess and fix fit on yourself.  It usually means standing in front of a mirror trying to catch glimpses of the garment from limited (and awkward) … Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric mini banners

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Susan from Sugarbeans shows how you can make these adorable fabric mini banners.  She suggests hanging them on mailboxes or adding them to gift wrap. I think they’d also be cute hanging from a doorknob or perhaps even decorating a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tall leather tote

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Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this tall leather (or faux leather tote.  Theirs is made from a metallic faux leather that they’ve embellished with rows of decorative ribbons.  It’s fully lined, with pockets on the inside to hold phone… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lined faux fur vest

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Caroline from Sew Caroline shows how you can make a lined faux fur vest.  It’s an add-on to a previously published tutorial for a faux fur vest (which she links to in her post).  The add-on tutorial shows how to… Read more ...