Maybe it’s the Scottish heritage in me but I love all things plaid. It’s my favorite print and usually what I look for when shopping for fabric this time of …
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Sew a Halloween Skirt For October and Beyond
If you’re a big fan of our spookiest holiday, you’ll love the idea of making a Halloween Skirt! Better than a costume that’s worn for just one night, these howlingly …
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Quick, Simple Fitting Techniques
“I don’t sew for myself because patterns don’t fit me.” Does that sound familiar? That’s not surprising – they don’t fit any of us! We’re all different, but with just …
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DIY: Embroidered Cuff on Jeans
My last post with Make it Coats I shared how to embroider on the bottom hem of jeans (here) using their Trilobal Embroidery Thread. For this one …
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Sewing Your Own Jeans
While making your own jeans may sound impossible, it’s really much easier than you think. Sewing your own jeans is a huge trend among sewists who are tired of paying …
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Beginner Sewing Projects – Teach a Friend to Sew!
It’s National Sewing Month and this year’s official theme is “Sewing Builds Generations of Memories” Those of us who sew are privileged to be already building those memories, but we …
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Delight Your Child With a Handmade Playhouse
The weather is cooling, rain may be on it’s way and the kids are bored inside. It’s time to sew a handmade playhouse to bring the outdoors in! Just a …
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The Language of Sewing – Reading Patterns and Stitches
So, you’ve decided you want to sew. Congratulations! Now it’s time to learn the language of sewing. You may have already found that sewing patterns are full of “foreign” terms …
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Make a Little Magic! Sew a Mermaid
Mermaids! Those magical creatures of folklore full of myth, shimmer and beauty. If your little one adores mystical beings, you can sew a mermaid and make her dreams come true. …
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Sew a Trendy DIY Caftan
Summer’s hottest sewing trend, the DIY Caftan, makes a great transitional project for Fall or cruise season. Caftans are quick to make and can be styled to flatter any figure. …
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