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Tutorial: Simple oilcloth coasters

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A stack of coasters tied in a bow makes a great Christmas gift for teachers, neighbors, friends, anyone really.  Dana from MADE shares a tutorial showing how easy it is to make a set of coasters from oilcloth.  The oilcloth… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY purse camera bag

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Camera bags don’t have to look like camera bags.  You can buy them that look more like a stylish purse, though they will set you bag a pretty penny.  Ronja from Nur Noch shows how you can DIY a purse… Read more ...

Tutorial: Grab-N-Go Art Kit

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Minki from Minki’s Work Table shares a tutorial for making her Grab-N-Go Art Kit, made for a child to take with her for scribbles and drawing on the go.  It’s made extra special with an embroidered recreation of a drawing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lined knit pencil skirt

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Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make a lined knit pencil skirt.  I see so many knits that would make awesome pencil skirts – except that they’re too thin.  The double layer of knit fabric is a great… Read more ...

Tips for avoiding a bad hem job

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When you sew clothes for yourself, you can make them exactly the right length.  But when you buy clothing from the store, you might find that pants or skirts are too long and need to be hemmed further up.  Heather… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered burlap garland

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Carli from Simply Notable shows how you can make this gathered burlap garland.  It would be a beautiful rustic accent for a Christmas tree or mantel!  It’s easy to make, too.  She serged the sides of the strips she used… Read more ...