Video tutorial: Use PicMonkey to audition fabrics when shopping online

Even if you don’t live near a brick and mortar fabric shop, you have a world of fabrics available with the click of the mouse. One problem, though. When ordering online, you lose the opportunity to audition fabrics to see which go best with each other. Deby from So Sew Easy has come up with a solution. She uses PicMonkey to virtually audition fabrics using the swatch images on the fabric website. She shares a video tutorial showing how she does it. She shows how she uses the software, and also her design process as she selects which fabrics belong and which don’t. She also has a bundle of fabrics, the ones she curated in the tutorial, for a giveaway. Follow the link below to view her tutorial:

Tips for buying fabric online and fabric giveaway, by So Sew Easy

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If you’re a dog owner, then you know the inevitable truth — what goes in, must come out. And in my house, that truth has a name: Aloo, our lovable, curly-coated Labradoodle who has made it his mission to poop like a champion. Seriously, this dog is a pooping machine.

In our area, not picking up after your dog isn’t just frowned upon — it’s illegal. So, being a responsible (and poop-weary) pet parent, I quickly realized we needed a poop bag holder that was not only practical but also cute and handmade. That’s when I went down the rabbit hole (pun intended?) of DIY dog poop bag holders — and now I’m sharing my favorite 15 free sewing patterns and tutorials with you!

Whether you’re after something sleek and minimalist or a treat-pocket combo pouch for walkies, this list has something for every type of sewist and pup. Bonus: most of these projects are total scrap busters too!

Dog Poop Waste Bag Holder – learncreatesew

DIY Dog Waste Bag Dispenser, Dog Poop Bag Holder Sewing Pattern

How to Make A Dog Poop Bag Holder ? A Rose Tinted World

DIY Fabric Walkies Bone Poo Bag Pouch Sewing Pattern

Leather Dog Poop Bag Holder / Dispenser : 6 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

Free Sewing Tutorial || Dog Waste Bag Holder (With Treat Pocket)

Dog Waste Bag Holder Free Sewing Pattern | FaveCrafts.com

Dog Poop Bag Dispenser FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

DIY Dog Poop Bag Holder – see kate sew

DIY Doo-Doo Bag Holder- You Can Do-Do This in No Time! – Best Fabric Store Blog

DIY Training Treat Bag Pouch + PRINTABLE SEWING PATTERN (STEP BY STEP SEWING PROJECT)

DIY:How to sew easy dog poop bag holder- FREE PATTERN

Learn How to Sew a Dog Waste Bag Holder – WeAllSew

DIY Dog Poop Bag Holder | Easy Scrap Buster Project

DIY Dog Poop Bag Holder

So, whether your furry friend is a casual stroller or a serial pooper like my dear Aloo, having a poop bag holder that’s handy, stylish, and easy to refill is a total game changer. You can clip them to a leash, toss one in your car, or make a few to keep near every exit — trust me, you’ll thank yourself later.

And hey, why settle for boring store-bought holders when you can sew your own in under an hour? Let me know which one you’re going to try — and give your four-legged pal a belly rub from me and Aloo!

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