sewing projects Archive

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This is a fun project that requires only minimal sewing experience.  They are  joined together with ribbon bows for a different spin on the classic table runner. 
Materials:  

A piece of fabric long [...]

    Very easy to make table runners that tie together with ribbon.

    This is a fun project that requires only minimal sewing experience.  They are  joined together with ribbon bows for a different spin on the classic table runner. Materials:   A piece of fabric long [...]

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This cover is an easy project that I did to cover an ugly but still sturdy stool.  The look can be easily changed by using different fabrics and trims to [...]

    Simple fabric cover to hide a worn stool.

      This cover is an easy project that I did to cover an ugly but still sturdy stool.  The look can be easily changed by using different fabrics and trims to [...]

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Materials:

Deep frame or shadowbox
A piece of quilt or fabric 
ribbon, lace or anything you have available


Step 1.
Cut a piece of quilt or fabric to fit on the back piece of [...]

    A memory box made from remnants of my great grandmother and grandmothers dresses.

    Materials: Deep frame or shadowbox A piece of quilt or fabric ribbon, lace or anything you have available Step 1. Cut a piece of quilt or fabric to fit on the back piece of [...]

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 I find myself feeling stressed when I go through airport security screening because I have to get out my liquids and lip gloss  and take  my laptop (which is usually jammed [...]

    Laptop sling with velcro openings for quick and easy airport security screening.

     I find myself feeling stressed when I go through airport security screening because I have to get out my liquids and lip gloss  and take  my laptop (which is usually jammed [...]

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This is a fun way to fix a pair of jeans that have become worn from dragging on the ground.  You’d think someone who sews as much as I [...]

    Add a lace cuff (and new life) to an old pair of jeans.

    This is a fun way to fix a pair of jeans that have become worn from dragging on the ground. You’d think someone who sews as much as I [...]

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I made these backpacks for my grandaughters to use on a recent plane trip.  They were small enough for them to manage but big enough to hold their toys. [...]

    Kids and Parents – Make Your Own Backpack

    I made these backpacks for my grandaughters to use on a recent plane trip. They were small enough for them to manage but big enough to hold their toys. [...]

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