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Check out this fabulous ticking stripe tea towel project for farmhouse style enthusiasts! It requires minimal sewing skills, and will give you two options for adding a cute & functional hook to hang the towel. Go to A Box of Twine for the DIY sewing tutorial. [photo from A Box of Twine] Source link
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The origami tote is a popular style of bag to make and carry. Designed for shopping, the origami market bag is also perfect for the beach, the park, or playdates. It also folds up fairly small to be dropped into a purse for later use, is easy to wash, quick to make, and lasts a […]
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My Sew Bliss created this rainbow zipper pouch that is so colorful and fun! This is such a cute idea for a zipper pouch! It would make an adorable cosmetic case or pencil pouch. The entire pouch is a rainbow, and even the lining has rainbow stripes. Go to My Sew Bliss to read more […]
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Create a soft space to kneel in the dirt while gardening with this easy DIY garden kneeling pad. Julie at Sum of Their Stories has a tutorial showing how. It’s a quick project – one you can make in about 30 minutes. This would make a great gift for a gardener! [photo from Sum of […]
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Sew up some adorable hair accessories with these easy knotted hair ties. Make them from bright prints or florals for spring. They’d be so cute on pony tails and pig tails! AppleGreen Cottage has a tutorial and a free sewing pattern you can use. They’re quick enough to sew that you can make them to […]
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There is something so cute about little boys wearing bow ties! You can sew them yourself from all kinds of cute fabric prints with a free pattern from Heather Handmade. Her free sewing pattern comes in three sizes and three styles – a diamond point bow tie, a rounded club style, and a butterfly style […]
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See how to sew a simple pleated skirt that’s perfect for the spring and summer months! So Sew Easy has a tutorial and a free sewing pattern you can use. It’s a straight skirt but with pleats at the front and back instead of darts so it has a casual, loose fit. There are optional […]
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Probably my favorite part of spring is spending time outside in my yard. Vicky Myers Creations shows how you can make an upcycled jeans garden apron. So smart! I think we all have a pair of jeans (or two) around the house that are ready to be upcycled. The denim makes a sturdy apron, and […]
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I think most of us have at least one bandana hanging around the house. And if you don’t, they’re easy to find at craft and dollar stores. Those cotton bandanas are handy to have around, and they’re also great for sewing. Stone Cottage Adventures has a couple of great ideas for sewing with bandanas. She […]
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This quilted pocket potholder is a fun project you can sew for your kitchen. The patchwork design is colorful and pretty for your kitchen and the pockets will help protect your hands from a hot dish. Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how to make them. This would be a fun project to use […]
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