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Sewing Tutorial: Ultimate Pool Bag

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Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shares a tutorial for her Ultimate Pool Bag.  It carries like a backpack and has towel loops on the back.  Inside the bag are pockets to hold sunscreen, swim diapers, and more.  The zipper goes around… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sheep softie

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free-sheep-softie-sewing-patternThis sheep softie is so cute and huggable!  Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern!  He’s made from a soft fleece and is the perfect size to snuggle.  Finished measurements are 9.5″ high x 8.5″ wide. Click the link… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled denim IKEA chair

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Oh, this chair!!  It’s an IKEA Skruvsta chair recovered in upcycled denim.  The IKEA hack is by Claire from Pillar Box Blue, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  Her method will work with any chair, though… Read more ...

Free pattern: Lace trimmed shorts

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These lace trimmed shorts were made for summer!  Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free sewing pattern for making them.  Her free pattern fits a women’s size small.  If you need another size, she has a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled denim hexagon pillow

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This recycled jeans hexagon pillow is perfection!  The different shades of old denim create an ombre effect.  And those hexies! Cristina from Remodelando la Casa shares a tutorial at Lil Luna showing how to make one.  As if I needed… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY armband flashlight

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This armband flashlight would be so much fun for the kids, especially this 4th of July weekend as they’re waiting on the fireworks to start!  Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make one.  It’s made from stretch… Read more ...