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Tutorial: Simple leather tote

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Tutorial: Simple leather toteMelissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how to make a simple leather tote.  It’s actually a fairly simple project because the edges of the leather won’t fray.  There’s no hemming and no need to make a lining. … Read more ...

Idea file: Light up princess dress

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Idea file: Add lights to a princess dressKataryna from Sew Chibi has done it again.  She’s pushed her sewing skills and followed her imagination to make another knock-your-socks-off fabulous dress for her daughter.  I wonder if she’ll adopt me?  This time it’s a princess dress that lights… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leather soled mittens

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Tutorial: Leather soled mittensErin from Sewbon shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a pair of leather-soled mittens.  These mittens are made for cold weather!  They’re lined with fleece so they’re extra warm and have ribbing at the wrist… Read more ...

Tutorial: Walker caddy and cup holder

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Tutorial: Walker caddy and cup holderBlessings always come in the strangest of packages.  Today, it was when I saw this pair of tutorials by Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns, showing how to make a walker caddy and cup holder.  Memories of my… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sherpa lined baby bonnet

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Tutorial: Sherpa lined baby bonnetThe Purl Bee shares a free pattern for making a snuggly warm bonnet for baby. It fits snugly and ties under baby’s chin. They suggest a beautiful Liberty of London print for the outer layer, and sherpa for the lining. … Read more ...