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DIY Fillable Fabric Egg | How to Sew a Fillable & Reusable Fabric Easter Egg with free pattern

Create this lovely fillable fabric easter egg in a matter of minutes. The

DIY Sailor Bow [How to Sew a Sailor Bow in 10 minutes]

The sailor bow is an accessory that is all the rage at the moment as designers

Easy DIY Fabric Bangles | Handmade Fabric Bangle Using a Tiny Piece of Fabric

Fabric bangles are fun and easy sewing projects that you can create along

DIY Ironing Board Cover | How to Sew an Ironing Board Cover

Ironing boards vary in size and shape from the baby ones that fit on a

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DIY Zipper Scrunchie

Learn how to make this practical little project – a zipper scrunchie.

DIY Fabric Textbook and Notebook Folder

Sew up a fabric textbook folder in a matter of minutes! This easy sewing

DIY Coffee Cup Coaster from Upcycled Denim Jeans Pocket

Love coffee? Feel bad about sending old denim items to landfill? Connect

Extending a Shallow Jeans Pocket [How to Make Pockets Deeper]

Why would you want to extend a shallow jeans pocket? The number one reason

DIY Bolster Pillow with a Zipper and Piping [How to Sew a Bolster Pillow]

I love a bolster pillow. They are so useful, depending on the size. They

DIY Pen Holder Bookmark for ANY Notebook, Journal, Book or Binder

I’m not sure about you but I love having a notebook with the pen that

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Types of Skirts – Ultimate Guide to Skirt Styles

When it comes to choosing a skirt style there are dozens to choose from,

Types of Necklines: Your Ultimate Guide to Neckline Styles

Ever put on a plain black top and thought, “Wow, this looks really good

Types of Sleeves – Ultimate Guide to Sleeve Styles for Your Personality

The type of sleeve chosen for a top or dress is not just a fashion choice

Different Types of Jeans [The Ultimate Guide to Jeans Types]

The hippie revolution of the 1970’s introduced jeans, formerly a hard

How to Shorten a Zipper (Tutorial)

Why shorten a zipper? Well there are a few reasons – often you can’t

Types of Zippers [The Ultimate Guide to Zippers]

When I started sewing along with friends many were afraid of inserting

DIY Hanging Tea Towels

Tired of tea towels slipping of the rail of your oven? Try this hanging

DIY Butterfly Sleeve Tutorial [How to Draft and Sew Butterfly Sleeves]

The butterfly sleeve is a lovely addition to summer blouses, providing

DIY Classroom Door Security Curtain (Intruder Curtain)

If you are a teacher you’ll know most classrooms come with curtains or

How to make Ruffles: 5 Gathering Techniques (tutorial)

A ruffle can add a finishing touch to an otherwise ordinary garment. Whether

Double Sided Lanyard Glasses and Pen Holder

It’s incredibly useful to have a lanyard with your glasses and a pens

Transfer Pictures or Drawings on T-shirts

Need a temporary print on a shirt for a special event or occasion? Here’s

Gift bags out of old paper bags and fabric scraps

Sustainable? Yes. Attractive? Yes. Free? Yes. The paper bags you acquire

Fabric box with folded corners – the perfect trinket box

The fabric box with folded corners is super easy to make. I can think of

How to Make a no-sew Fabric Christmas Ball Ornament [Simple Kimekomi Striped Ornament]

The stunning no-sew fabric Christmas ball ornament uses your tiny fabric

Layered Christmas Tree Ornament

Try this Scandinavian style layered Christmas tree ornament that involves

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Whale Stuffed Animal Patterns

Denim Whale by Valaanvillapaita Whale free pattern by Googiemomma Sock

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DIY Fabric Wine Bottle Bag in 15 minutes with FREE pattern [Reversible]

Make your gift of wine or a spirit bottle memorable with a reusable fabric

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Fish Stuffed Animal Patterns

Nothing makes a room look more lively than a colorful plush fish waiting

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14 Frog Stuffed Animal Patterns – Easy DIY Guide for Cuddly Amphibians

Hop into the world of froggy fun with these delightful stuffed animal patterns!