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Tutorial: Lined knit pencil skirt

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Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make a lined knit pencil skirt.  I see so many knits that would make awesome pencil skirts – except that they’re too thin.  The double layer of knit fabric is a great… Read more ...

Tips for avoiding a bad hem job

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When you sew clothes for yourself, you can make them exactly the right length.  But when you buy clothing from the store, you might find that pants or skirts are too long and need to be hemmed further up.  Heather… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas gift cone

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Josie from Sew for Soul shares a tutorial for making a Christmas gift cone.  You can hang it like a stocking, and fill it with fun Christmas treats.  It’s shown here with a figgy pudding applique, but any Christmas themed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur wine bag

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Faux fur continues to be a hot fashion and home decor trend.  Nikki from Tikkido shows how you can make a faux fur wine bag, so your hostess gifts for holiday parties can be just as fashionable.  They’re quick and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece ear warmer

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Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou for making a fleece ear warmer.  The wide head wrap fits snugly around the head, covering your ears to keep the cold and wind off of… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Fabric mug cozy

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mugcozyBev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern for making a fabric mug cozy.  It’ll keep your hands from getting burned on a hot cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa.  They make great gifts, especially when you give them with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Woven ribbon Christmas stocking

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Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make this gorgeous woven ribbon Christmas stocking.  The front is made from several different ribbons woven together.  Choose traditional colors, or funky brights, or any color/style combo that makes you happy. … Read more ...