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Tutorial: 4th of July star banner

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Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make this patriotic 4th of July banner.  The flags are fabric circles with alternating red and blue stars appliqued on them.  Hang it on your front porch, or from your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Handkerchief hem play dress

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Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a girl’s handkerchief hem dress.  It’s a pretty play dress, with a simple sleeveless bodice and a layered handkerchief skirt. She uses her Fiesta Frock pattern (free)… Read more ...

Free pattern: Camper van keyring

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Josie from Sew For Soul shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this scrappy appliqued felt camper van keyring. This looks like such a fun project! And a good use for those tiniest fabric scraps.  I am in love… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knotted fabric grocery bags

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Bringing your own reusable bags with you to the grocery store keeps those plastic sacks from taking over your house or ending up in a landfill.  Reusable fabric grocery bags are easy to make.  Sew4Home shares a free pattern for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a girls pom pom kimono

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Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how you can sew a girl’s pom pom trimmed kimono for girls.  Loose and flowy, it’s the perfect summer layer.  Use a lightweight fabric for this project, like a rayon challis.  It’s super easy to… Read more ...

Tutorial: A foxy zippered bag

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This foxy zippered bag is so cute!  It would make a fun little bag to hold your phone and keys or spare change, or any other small items that you want to keep up with. Mark Montano shares a tutorial… Read more ...