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Independent craft blog since 2007

“Inchies”

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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. Iron … Read More...

Recycled Leftovers Part 2

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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

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Even if you don’t have a lot of sewing experience, you can turn those buried relics at the back of your closet into treasures for the front. When I finally purged the depths of the storage cupboard, I discovered armfuls … Read More...

Free pattern offer!

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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 (you … Read More...

Insulated Totes for Drink Bottles

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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.

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Free Sewing Pattern Offer

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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

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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...