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Tutorial: Simple Christmas tree skirt

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Jennifer from Sewplicity shares a tutorial for making a simple Christmas tree skirt.  It takes just 45 minutes to make one.  You’ll need 1.5 yards each of two fabrics (top layer and lining) and fusible batting.  If you go ahead… Read more ...

Tutorial: 30-minute zippered pouch

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Ama from Ohoh Blog shows how you can make a simple zippered pouch in just 30 minutes. These make great gifts, especially when filled with themed items.  Fill them with tea bags for a tea lover, pencils for someone who… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap ribbon gift tags

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Melissa from Sweet Escape shows how you can use your smaller scraps of ribbons to make these festive gift tags.  Obviously they’re nice for Christmas, but do them up in other colors and you’ll have all the tags you need… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fold over zippered clutch

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Sew4Home shows how you can make a fold over zippered clutch.  They embellish one side of the bag with large circles of decorative stitches, which will show on the front when the top is folded over.  It’s a pretty detail,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring project bag

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Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a drawstring bag you can use to hold a small project.  She sized hers to hold a French knitting (also known as spool knitting) kit.  It could also be used… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy pajama pants

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Jude from Cocojude shows how you can make a pair of pajama pants.  You can trace around a pair of pajama pants that fit you, so you won’t need to purchase a pattern.  Pants are easy to sew, even easier… Read more ...