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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Easy Sewing Supplies Organizer: quilted, with pockets
The Seaman Mom walks through a ten inch round quilted supplies organizer, with pockets stitched at neat intervals and bias-bound edges. Small tools vanish the moment you put…
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Kids Sweatsuit Set: two free patterns, one cozy outfit
Life Sew Savory shows how to sew a kids’ matching fleece sweatsuit from two free PDF patterns, with optional puff foam embroidery for a shop-bought look. Matching sets…
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Elastic Waist Skirt in 30 Minutes: two rectangles, done
The Seaman Mom guides beginners through a custom-measured gathered skirt sewn from two simple rectangles, twenty to thirty minutes start to finish. This is the skirt I suggest…
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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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The Hoodie Pattern: comfy layers from So Sew Easy
So Sew Easy shares Mayra’s hoodie pattern and tutorial, the method simplified as far as it will go for a properly wearable everyday hoodie. A hoodie feels like…
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Sewing Machine Mat with Pocket: a tidy station upgrade
Happiest Camper teaches an eighteen by twenty nine inch quilted machine mat with organizer pockets and a removable thread catcher, around a hundred minutes for an advanced beginner.…
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Fit and Flare Dress: a free pattern with video tutorial
So Sew Easy shares Mayra’s fit and flare dress, a free pattern with video tutorial featuring a scooped neck, short sleeves, and shaping lines front and back. I…
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