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Tutorial: DIY patched skirt

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Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shares a tutorial showing how you can DIY a patched skirt like this one.  I’m loving the funky mix of patterns and the asymmetrical patching.  You’ll need a heavy fabric like a canvas or denim… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork baby blanket

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Surayya from Blissful Sewing shows how you can make a patchwork baby receiving blanket.  The square patchwork is easy to sew and is suitable for any style of fabric.  It’ll work with traditional baby fabrics, soft florals, bold graphics, retro… Read more ...

Free pattern: Womens peasant top

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Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a free pattern for a womens peasant top.  It’s an easy style of top to make.  You can give it short sleeves, elbow length sleeves, or long sleeves.  Not one to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bow and lace flats refashion

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bowandlaceflatsBev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can refashion a pair of plain, inexpensive flats into these dressy shoes.  It’s a quick and easy style upgrade for your shoes. You can create different looks by the shape of lace cutout… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color Pop Zipper Pouch

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Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial showing how to make her Color Pop Zipper Pouch.  Brightly colored bias tape and zippers pop against a black & white print.  The zipper pouches are quick to make and oh, so cute. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Adorable owl softies

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Rachel from Adventures in Making shares a free pattern for making these adorable owl softies.  They’re small softies – about the size of your hand – with big sweet eyes.  They’re stuffed with polyfil and rice for weighting so they… Read more ...