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Tutorial: Fabric flower trug

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IMG_4449Caitlin at Merry Thought shows how you can make this flower trug to carry your cut flowers in from the garden.  Your pretty flowers can rest gently inside the open-sided bag.  A pair of wooden dowels make the handles.  It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered pencil case

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pencil cases resizedOver at FreeSpirit Fabric blog, you can download a PDF tutorial for making this zippered pencil case.  With back-to-school just around the corner, it’s a timely project.  You can make them for elementary aged children, tweens, teens, or even for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Elastic thread shirring

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shirring made simpleRachael from Imagine Gnats shows how to shir fabric with elasti thread.   Elastic thread shirring is an easy way to make stretchy gathers. You’ll often find it on the bodice of sundresses or strapless dresses.  I’ve also seen it as… Read more ...