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“Inchies”

September 15, 2007 by suzi hollihan

 

Just when you thought you could toss out those teensy scraps, along comes a little idea to use them up. (“Waste not/Want not”)

Cut your scraps into 1 ½” squares making sure you have a front and a back. … Read More...

Recycled Leftovers Part 2

September 15, 2007 by suzi hollihan

Recycled Leftovers Part 2

Here are a few more ideas to clean out those closets.

Sweaters

·         Shrunken wool—Here’s something you once may have cried about, but can now rejoice over. That … Read More...

Recycling Leftovers from your Closet

September 13, 2007 by suzi hollihan

Recycled Leftovers Part 1

Even if you don’t have extensive sewing experience, you can turn some of those buried relics in the back of your closet into treasures in the front. When I finally purged the bowels of the storage … Read More...

Those “Beautiful” Bridesmaid Dresses

August 16, 2007 by suzi hollihan

June has come and gone and now what to do with those luscious dresses swathed in plastic lurking in the back of every girl’s closet? Here are a couple of great ideas to use up the fabric at least. Perhaps … Read More...

Snow bear

August 14, 2007 by suzi hollihan

How far you do think Christmas is away? You may as well start making crafts now! You know you will be rushed on the 24th!

http://teddiesbylauralynn.com/free-patterns/patterns.html

Snowbear Pattern

A. Lil Flakey

This will make an 8 1/2″ tall Snowbear. Snowbear pg1
Snowbear pg2… Read More...

Free pattern offer!

August 9, 2007 by suzi hollihan

Here’s a great offer from Sew News to inspire you! No excuse now!

 

Special Offer
Free Pattern!
McCall’s/Sew News
The Fashion Collection
Fall 2007

For a limited time, Sew News readers may order McCall�s 5480 FREE… Read More...

Insulated Totes for Drink Bottles

August 9, 2007 by suzi hollihan

These can be made for any size bottle you may have, just adjust the cutting size.  

Insulated Totes For Soda & Water Bottles
Debbie Colgrove
7/7/04

Bring your own beverage to parades and community events and keep them cold.

… Read More...

Sew a Drawstring Bag

August 7, 2007 by suzi hollihan

Child’s Drawstring Backpack

This backpack is perfect for small kids to carry their things in. It has a drawstring opening that can be closed and the straps on the sides will hold the backpack securely on their bodies. This backpack … Read More...

Free Sewing Pattern Offer

August 7, 2007 by suzi hollihan

Here’s a free pattern to inspire you to get those sewing machines out, blow off the dust and create something wonderful to wear or give!

Special Offer
Free Pattern!
McCall’s/Sew News
The Fashion Collection
Fall 2007

For a limited … Read More...

Sewing Room Stash Organizing

August 2, 2007 by suzi hollihan

Let’s face it, sewers are stashers! We love stuff, collect stuff and hoard stuff. However this can be a problem when it takes up more space than you have! I will share my ideas that have worked for me and … Read More...

Sewing Tutorials – Mug Mats and a little Poem

August 2, 2007 by suzi hollihan

Nothing beats a hot cup of tea for an excuse to take a break from the busyness of life. Here is a great sewing project that uses up scraps. I have made these for craft and fundraising sales but filled … Read More...

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