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Sew Be It Quick Tip :: Button Thread

I love button thread for hand sewing. Especially when sewing on any type of fastener – it’s much stronger and heavier than all purpose or quilting thread, so you can take fewer passes with the needle. It’s great for decorative stitching on appliques too, the stitching really stands out. I like to use a cotton [...]

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Jenna Lou Designs Wallet Pattern Review

You know when you sew up the cutest purse and you wish you had the perfect wallet to go with it? Happens to me all the time. Then I found a long-lost-box of patterns and sewing notions with this little “Girl’s Best Friend Wallet” pattern tucked inside. It was one of the first patterns I [...]

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Tutorial :: Hanging Fabric Pocket For The Ikea Fintorp Rail (perfect wall storage!)

Hello friends, it seems like it’s been ages! I’ll get to what I’ve been up to at the end of the post, but for now I want to show you some of the things I have done in my studio. First up, this super simple fabric pocket I made to go on the Fintorp Rail [...]

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Breezy Tunic Tutorial By Elegance & Elephants

Hello friends! I have Heidi from Elegance & Elephants here today to share a fun tutorial and news about a new fabulous pattern of hers. Have you seen her ruffle top pattern yet? It’s lovely and is receiving rave reviews across the online sewing community. I can’t wait to get my hands on the bubble [...]

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Time To Break Out The Flip Flops!

It’s that time of year, wahoo! It’s crazy to think there are parts of this world that people wear flip flops year round, and I don’t live in one. I guess Texas is pretty close to that thought :) Every year I come up with a new way to dress up a pair, or deconstruct [...]

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Oldie But Goodie :: Don’t Throw Out Last Summer’s Romper!

Remember last Summer’s romper? So cute, especially with the chubby baby filling it. Well don’t throw it out just yet, because last Summer’s favorite romper can be this Summer’s favorite shirt. It doesn’t get easier than this ladies. Just cut off the bottom and hem it. Or you can add elastic like I did, or [...]

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You Can’t Judge A Pattern By Its’ Cover Challenge

I got an email a couple months ago asking if I was up for a fun challenge hosted by the gals from Simple Simon & Company, and whenever they ask, I want to say yes – cause they’re so fun. They are always coming up with great ideas and this You Can’t Judge a Pattern [...]

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Simple Dress Shirt Duvet Cover (the buttons are already there!)

Make a super simple, super cute duvet cover using dress shirts. The best part? You use the existing button plackets from the shirts for the duvet opening – full tutorial!

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Big Bow & Sash Sewing Tutorial

How was that for a title? I tell ya, I’m struggling with them these days. I’ll sit and think about what a fun title will be longer than what it takes to make the actual project. So today, it’s just that. A big ‘ol bow and sash sewing tutorial. I have had many requests for [...]

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The Daily Sew Facebook Page :: Come Have A Little Fun With Us!

Hey sewing friends! I have something fun for you today :) One thing I have learned about hobbies is, while they are great, it is when you have a chance to share them with others that things really get fun. There’s just something about hanging out with like minds who “get” your passion that makes [...]

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