Sewing

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Sewing Pattern: Lace cuff t-shirt

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Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can add a lace cuff to a long-sleeved t-shirt.  It’s a quick, simple addition that turns a plain t-shirt into something a little more special.  All you need is needle and thread,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring laundry bag

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Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a laundry bag, one you can use individually in a dorm or hang from a laundry sorting station.  She made hers from mesh, which allows her to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy sew butterfly applique cape

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This beautiful butterfly cape is an easy project.  Mark Montano shares a tutorial showing how (video and written instructions).  It comes up shorter in the front, so the  cape won’t hide your entire outfit when you’re wearing it.  And the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Wear Everywhere Skirt

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Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Wear Everywhere Skirt.  The Wear Everywhere Skirt is a straight skirt with a single inverted center pleat.  It’s a versatile skirt, one you can get much mileage from. With… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweater pom pom hat

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Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can create an awesome pom pom hat out of an old sweater.  Well, an old sweater and some yarn for the pom pom.  They’re quick to make because the hem of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Falling leaves felt pillow

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The beautiful falling leaves on this felt pillow have me embracing the cooler weather that has rolled in.  Sachiko from Tea Rose Home created it for the Gift Items challenge at Crazy Little Projects, and she shares a tutorial on… Read more ...