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Beyond Basics

Modern Kantha Stitching

The classic stitches of Kantha are gentle, purposeful and full of modern possibility! This traditional Indian art is enjoy …

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Tips and Tricks

DIY T-Shirt Sewing Tips

If you haven’t sewn with knits, a DIY T-Shirt is a great place to start! They’re easy and fast to make, comfy to wear and we all love owning a closet full of them.

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Pattern Tutorials

Guide to Sewing Swimwear Part 2: Bikini Top

For Part 1: Sewing Swimwear and the bikini bottom tutorial head there first. That post covers fabric, machine set up, tips, drafting..

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Pattern Tutorials

Coats and Clark Embroidery Panels + A Cacti Embroidery Pillow Tutorial

Hello! You may remember me from before when we did the Star Dance Quilt Along back in August. By the way, I’m still quilti …

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Pattern Tutorials

Guide to Sewing Swimwear Part 1

Hello Sewing community, Laura here from Trash to Couture. When we decided a family vacation was in order I started looking for a new swimsuit.

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Pattern Tutorials

How to Sew Pajama Pants

Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew pajama pants? If so, you are in luck because Courtney from A Little Craft in your …

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Pattern Tutorials

Outdoor Pillows by A Little Craft in Your Day

Longing for some porch time? Sew up pretty tufted pillows and rock away! Courtney from A Little Craft in your day created …

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Pattern Tutorials

An Easy, Warm & Cozy Wrap

My hubby and I are privileged to spend Christmas in “Narnia” every year at the mountain camp where our son is the Director

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Pattern Tutorials

Upcyle Jeans Apron

I’m excited to share this Upcycle jeans apron with you. HI My name is Lori Harder and I design and create projects for Coa …

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Basics

16 Hand Embroidery Stitches

Need a quick reference for Hand Embroidery Stitches? We have 16 of the most common stitches for you. Hand embroidery is be …

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Basics

Quick, Simple Fitting Techniques

“I don’t sew for myself because patterns don’t fit me.” Does that sound familiar? That’s not surprising – they don’t fit a …

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Basics

The Language of Sewing - Reading Patterns and Stitches

So, you've decided you want to sew. Congratulations! Now it's time to learn the language of sewing …

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