Easy Sweater for Non-Knitters: sew the cozy look
So Sew Easy shares Mayra’s easy sweater pattern for non-knitters, all the cosy sweater look sewn from knit fabric with no knitting needles in sight. I designed this…
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Quilted Toiletry Bag: a thoughtful travel make
The Seaman Mom shares a tutorial for a roomy quilted toiletry bag, the perfect handmade gift or travel essential that lets you show off your favourite fabrics. A…
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Fix a Hole in Jeans: an invisible inner-leg repair
Sewing For A Living shows how to patch worn holes between jeans legs by machine, stitching along the grain so the repair stays nearly invisible and durable. Favourite…
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How to Sew a Lettuce Hem: wavy edges without a serger
Sewing Bee Fabrics demonstrates the wavy lettuce hem on stretch jersey using a regular machine, a short zigzag sewn while gently stretching the edge. Such a pretty finish…
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Boys Pajama Set: a cozy free pattern and tutorial
Happiest Camper covers a boys’ knit pajama set of shirt and shorts, sewn with a serger or zigzag stitch and finished with an elastic waistband. Handmade pajamas in…
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Pumpkin Applique Mug Rug: a 30-minute fall make
The Seaman Mom teaches a quilted pumpkin applique mug rug in about thirty minutes, using fusible interfacing, zigzag applique, free-motion quilting, and bias binding. The first pumpkin make…
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Turn Old Jeans into a Skirt: a ruffled upcycle
Agnes Creates shows how to upcycle worn jeans into a ruffled skirt, with a mini version and a tiered maxi using one to three yards of contrast fabric.…
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Puffy Quilted Sling Bag: a trendy zippered make
Life Sew Savory teaches a crossbody sling bag in puffy quilted fabric from a free PDF pattern, with rounded corners and an interior zippered pocket. Ready-quilted puffy fabric…
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Felt Apple Placemats: free templates for an autumn table
Agnes Creates explains felt apple-shaped placemats in two versions, sliced apples with fabric heart cores or whole apples, from free downloadable templates. These bring instant autumn charm to…
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DIY Elastic Pen Holder for Your Notebook: a fast little make
The Seaman Mom shares a quick tutorial for an elastic pen holder that slips onto any notebook or journal, so your favourite pen is always right where you…
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