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Lace Trimmed Jean Jacket

Adding lace and buttons to a jeans jacket dresses it up totally! We have added a double flounce which stitches up in no ti …

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DIY Batwing Cardigan/Shrug

Hello everyone, Laura here from Trash to Couture! I’m excited to share a project we started last year around this time with It’s Sew Easy TV.

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Denim Bracelet Trio

Denim accessories couldn’t be hotter, whether you choose a bleached option, indigo print or solid navy these denim bracele …

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Crazy Quilted Lunch Bag

We recently posted this Crazy Quilted Lunch bag on our website. Not long after we had an email saying, “I love this bag, b …

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Zippered Cosmetic Case

Add a little pizzazz to a zippered bag with contrasting zipper and top stitching. Two simple notions- thread and zipper – a …

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Little Lark Sachets - Sweet, Scented & Slow

January. . . such a great time to slow down, cozy up with a warm cup of something yummy and do a little stitching for your …

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Crossroads Denim Diagonal Pillow by Susan Beal

We are so excited to welcome Susan Beal as our guest blogger! Susan is a craft writer in Portland, Oregon who loves to sew …

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Stylish Picnic Carryall

This stylish carryall will hold all of your picnic supplies …

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Add Zippers to a T

Turn a simple fitted T-shirt into a “cold shoulder” top by adding Coats Fashion Zippers.

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3 Ways to Sew Outdoor Pillows

Create a variety of simple pillows using outdoor fabrics for a swing, bench or chair. Select outdoor fabrics that are sun …

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Baby Bibs- Try a New Thread or Stitch

Babies and toddlers always need bibs to help keep them neat and tidy while they eat, drool and learn to drink. Baby bibs a …

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Oh Tannenbaum with Buttons

Holiday buttons make up this clever tree embellishment, complete from topper to trunk. They’re simply tied on and threads …