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Tutorial: Easy fishtail circle skirt

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Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make this flowy fishtail skirt.  It’s actually an easy sewing project.  It gets its lovely swish factor from the fact that it’s a circle skirt, though to get the fishtail effect you’ll… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ottoman pouf pillow

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How would  you like to rest your feet on a pretty pouf like this one?  Deonn from Quiltscapes shares a tutorial for making one.  The pouf pillow is a great solution for smaller rooms that don’t have the space for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Chevron maxi skirt

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Laura from Sew Different shares a free pattern for making a chevron maxi skirt.  It flares out into a long A-line, with slits at the sides.  The sewing is actually fairly simple, but you’ll need to take care when cutting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy grommet top curtains

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Every time I price curtains, I walk away with sticker shock.  That much money for curtains made from cheap fabric in a design I don’t really  like anyway?  No thank you.  You can DIY your own curtains and get exactly… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shirt collar tote bag

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Somewhere in the depths of my sewing studio,  I have a small collection of button up shirt collars and cuffs.  They’re left over from earlier shirt refashion projects.  I didn’t have the heart to throw them away, so I held… Read more ...

Tutorial: Burlap coffee bag ottoman

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This burlap coffee bag ottoman by Ananda from A Piece of Rainbow does double duty.  It’s a piece of home decor and a place to prop  your feet.  I’m loving the combination of the printed burlap and the bright tassels!  … Read more ...