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Posts from the ‘Sewing’ Category

Snuggly Tube Scarf | Easy Sew Project

It has been a cooooooold winter. And the blowing snow can get into all your little nooks and crannies. This scarf/head cover is perfect for keeping your head, neck and chest snuggly warm.

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Sweater Saver | DIY Tailoring

Last week, it got REALLY cold. It was time to take out the heavy, woollen sweater and get warm. But, when I took it down from the top shelf, it appeared that the moths had had a party and my sweater was the buffet. No! I vowed that those little pests would not defeat me and I would stay warm, so I went to work.

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Short-Caftan-Sleeved Shirt | Sewing

I had to attend a meeting the other day and, once again, could not find a THING to wear. Luckily, I had some spare material and a bit of time, and whipped up this flirty-sleeved shirt. It was a bit math-y and I definitely paused a few times to ponder what I was doing, but it all worked out.

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Tween Dream Pillows | Basic Sewing

You’d be surprised at the amount of homework and activities a tween girl can have. Between getting all “A”s in school and going to archery lessons (ahh Katniss – inspiration to tweens far and wide), Colleen’s daughter needs all the sleep she can get. And she’ll sleep well on these cool, richly-hued pillows. Colleen is an expert sew-er, but these pillow cases can be made by even the most beginner sew-er.

By: Colleen Seto Read more