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Book Review – Knitting Pattern Essentials by Sally Melville

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Knitting Pattern EssentialsKPEbook by Sally Melville RRP$24.99

You can’t pop a square peg into a round hole and you can’t pop everyone into the same knitting pattern. Sally shows you how to adapt and draft knitting patterns to suit your size. She helps you to calculate and fix patterns. She has also included 8 new patterns for you to try.

If you like to knit clothes then this book is a must have for your craft shelf!

Here is a little more information about the book from Random House.

• calculate your personal measurements, ease, and stitch patterns
• create a pattern for an existing garment that you love
• shape a variety of necklines, shoulders, sides, sleeves, and hemlines
• combine garment elements for an endless array of design possibilities
• rescue a project when it doesn’t turn out as expected
• finish your projects with a professional look
• knit 10 original projects that showcase the elements covered in the book

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15 Dog Poop Bag Carriers You Can Sew For Your Dog

If you’re a dog owner, then you know the inevitable truth — what goes in, must come out. And in my house, that truth has a name: Aloo, our lovable, curly-coated Labradoodle who has made it his mission to poop like a champion. Seriously, this dog is a pooping machine.

In our area, not picking up after your dog isn’t just frowned upon — it’s illegal. So, being a responsible (and poop-weary) pet parent, I quickly realized we needed a poop bag holder that was not only practical but also cute and handmade. That’s when I went down the rabbit hole (pun intended?) of DIY dog poop bag holders — and now I’m sharing my favorite 15 free sewing patterns and tutorials with you!

Whether you’re after something sleek and minimalist or a treat-pocket combo pouch for walkies, this list has something for every type of sewist and pup. Bonus: most of these projects are total scrap busters too!

Dog Poop Waste Bag Holder – learncreatesew

DIY Dog Waste Bag Dispenser, Dog Poop Bag Holder Sewing Pattern

How to Make A Dog Poop Bag Holder ? A Rose Tinted World 

DIY Fabric Walkies Bone Poo Bag Pouch Sewing Pattern

Leather Dog Poop Bag Holder / Dispenser : 6 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

Free Sewing Tutorial || Dog Waste Bag Holder (With Treat Pocket)

Dog Waste Bag Holder Free Sewing Pattern | FaveCrafts.com

Dog Poop Bag Dispenser FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

DIY Dog Poop Bag Holder – see kate sew 

DIY Doo-Doo Bag Holder- You Can Do-Do This in No Time! – Best Fabric Store Blog 

DIY Training Treat Bag Pouch + PRINTABLE SEWING PATTERN (STEP BY STEP SEWING PROJECT)

DIY:How to sew easy dog poop bag holder- FREE PATTERN 

Learn How to Sew a Dog Waste Bag Holder – WeAllSew

DIY Dog Poop Bag Holder | Easy Scrap Buster Project 

DIY Dog Poop Bag Holder

So, whether your furry friend is a casual stroller or a serial pooper like my dear Aloo, having a poop bag holder that’s handy, stylish, and easy to refill is a total game changer. You can clip them to a leash, toss one in your car, or make a few to keep near every exit — trust me, you’ll thank yourself later.

And hey, why settle for boring store-bought holders when you can sew your own in under an hour? Let me know which one you’re going to try — and give your four-legged pal a belly rub from me and Aloo!