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45 DIY Upcycle and Repurpose Ideas To Sew
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45 DIY Upcycle and Repurpose Ideas To Sew

Now is the time to upcycle and repurpose; between being a good steward of the planet, and budgeting for uncertain economic times, you are sure to feel rewarded as you make new items from handfuls of discarded fibers. Sew 45 useful items and thoughtful gifts using all your leftover notions, fabric bits, and random pieces of stuff you just can’t throw away.

How to Make a DIY Heating Pad for Shoulders and Neck – Free Tutorial
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How to Make a DIY Heating Pad for Shoulders and Neck – Free Tutorial

Sew a heating pad that is like warm hug around the neck! This cute heating pad is 24” long and 6” wide, just the perfect size and weight to wrap around your neck and shoulders. Heat it up in the microwave for 1-2 minutes and then relax, relieve stress, and ease your tired muscles.

15 Incredibly Useful Sewing Machine Feet: Tips for When to Use Them
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15 Incredibly Useful Sewing Machine Feet: Tips for When to Use Them

Sewing machine feet are one of the most important tools of our craft. You may feel like you are sewing just fine with the standard foot, but there is a whole world of sewing bliss waiting for you when you put other feet to good use. Discover new sewing machine feet that you didn’t know you needed, or figure out how to use the ones you already have.

A Quilter’s Art: 16 Enchanting Pieces of Japanese Bags and Pouches
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A Quilter’s Art: 16 Enchanting Pieces of Japanese Bags and Pouches

In the late 19th century, Western-style quilting was introduced to Japan by American and European missionaries and teachers. Japanese fiber artists were interested in the patchwork and applique quilting styles created by the female missionaries and wives of American and…

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Sew Your Heart Out! 12 Heart Quilt Block Patterns (All Free)

Enjoy this collection of free heart quilt block sewing patterns. From woven to foundation paper piecing, you will find the pattern you’re looking for. Quilt blocks are the building blocks for sewing unique bags, useful items, home decor, and (of…

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45 Handmade Gifts You Still Have Time to Make: Free Patterns and Ideas!

Use the following free patterns and tutorials to make thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Not every handmade project is sewing either; I snuck some no-sew gifts in here too to make sure you had everything you need. You’ll…

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8 Outrageous Warning Signs: Stop Sewing (for the Day)!

Sewing is a rewarding and necessary skill, but sometimes you have been sewing so long that you really need to call it a day. Turn off the power, get off your seat, and walk away from the sewing machine until…

How to Sew the Car Ditty Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial
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How to Sew the Car Ditty Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

Keep everything you need handy – and organized – in the car with this sweet little bag! Mine holds my phone (and the cords, lol), a couple pens, and anything else I want to toss in there quick while I’m driving. From the front you can see it has all the features that we noticed on this month’s Pinterest Un-Tutorial. But there’s more…

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