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Tutorial: Annabelle ruched flowers

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These ruched ribbon (or fabric) flowers make beautiful hair accessories!  Deanna from Sew McCool shows how you can make one.   She calls it her Annabelle flower.  It’s made entirely with hand sewing – no sewing machine required. Not only can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Totes Adorbs tote bag

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Kristy from The Diary of Dave’s Wife shares a tutorial at Eighteen 25 for making this tote bag that is Totes Adorbs.  It even says so in oversized letters cut from transfer vinyl.  Made from canvas and fully lined, it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple fabric coasters

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Miss Make shows how you can make a set of simple fabric coasters.  The basic square shape shows off a cool fabric print.  Felt or batting inside will help absorb moisture from your glass.  A set of charm squares of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled jeans backpack

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Amy from Joyful Daisy shows how to make this awesome recycled jeans backpack.  It’s made from a patchwork of fabric scraps and pieces cut from old jeans. Jeans pockets become pockets on the outside, as well as in the inside,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fold over messenger bag

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Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial for making this cool fold over messenger bag.  She used different fabrics for the front and the back, so she can change the look just by flipping it around (and flipping the… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Railroad Tote

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The Purl Bee shares a tutorial for making their Railroad Tote, a roomy bag made railroad denim.  There is a simple elegance to the striped fabric.  Or for a different look, try a bold home dec print. Finished dimensions are… Read more ...