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bluefig U’s Learn to Sew Challenge: Kristy of Simply This Life

Jun 1 | Products, Sewing Inspiration, Sponsors + Partners | Beth | with No Comments

bluefig launched the new bluefig U, home to pre-cut felt sewing kits to help kids to learn to sew! We asked six sewists to share the kits with their kids, and to fill us in on how the kits worked for them. This week we'll show you what everyone made!
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Tips for How to Hem Circle Skirts

May 31 | Sewing Tutorials + Patterns | Beth | with 4 Comments

Michelle from Falafel and the Bee gives you her best tips for hemming circle skirts. (Get ready with that iron!)
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Craftsy Quilt Designer Fellowship

May 31 | Contests & Giveaways, Sponsors + Partners | Beth | with No Comments

Have you sent in your submission for the Craftsy Quilt Designer Fellowship? You could win a booth at Fall Quilt Market, marketing consulting, logo development and more!
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Crossroads Embroidery Series with Amy Barickman: Tools for Embroidery

May 30 | Featured Post, Sewing + Quilting Tips, Sewing Tutorials + Patterns, Slow Sewing, Sponsors + Partners | Beth | with 1 Comment

Our monthly Crossroads Embroidery Series with Amy Barickman from Indygo Junction continues! Last month she showed you how to select the right thread and needles for your project, and now she has another "getting started" video about embroidery tools...
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The Lucille Top Pattern/Tutorial + Vintage Pattern Book Giveaway

May 27 | Books, Contests & Giveaways, Sewing Tutorials + Patterns | Beth | with 48 Comments

Aimee Cook is the owner and designer behind Aimee's Victorian Armoire and the Aimee's Victorian Armoire shop. She recently published a book with nine vintage-inspired patterns. Vintage Pattern Book features fashion from the 1940’s and 1950’s, inspired by vintage pieces. Aimee has a free excerpt from the book for you, with one of the nine patterns in the book. There's a giveaway too!
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How to Fussy Cut a Bodice

May 26 | Featured Post, Sewing Tutorials + Patterns | Beth | with 6 Comments

Dana Egbert from The Freckled Pear gives her best tips for how to fussy cut the bodice of your next dress! Dana tells you how to avoid unfortunate design placements, and how to account for pintucks, etc. Let the sundress sewing commence!
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All Charged Up Organizer Tutorial

May 24 | Sewing Tutorials + Patterns | Beth | with 2 Comments

Ali and Courtney from Wives of Whitewood show you how to make their All Charged Up Organizer in a handy PDF tutorial...
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Springtime Patchwork Purse Tutorial + Pattern

May 20 | Featured Post, Sewing Tutorials + Patterns | Beth | with 1 Comment

Charise Randell from Charise Creates has your next project all ready for you. Learn how to sew this roomy Springtime Patchwork Purse! Charise's latest design is pieced with bright fabrics, with a linen border and strap. There's also a handy magnetic closure and inside pocket...
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New Sewing Tutorials

May 31 | 4 Comments

Tips for How to Hem Circle Skirts
May 30 | 1 Comment

Crossroads Embroidery Series with Amy Barickman: Tools for Embroidery
May 27 | 48 Comments

The Lucille Top Pattern/Tutorial + Vintage Pattern Book Giveaway
May 26 | 6 Comments

How to Fussy Cut a Bodice
May 24 | 2 Comments

All Charged Up Organizer Tutorial
May 20 | 1 Comment

Springtime Patchwork Purse Tutorial + Pattern
May 17 | 10 Comments

All The Essentials Tote Tutorial
May 10 | 60 Comments

Call Me Maybe Mug Rug Tutorial
May 9 | 8 Comments

Triangle Pocket Tote Tutorial
May 5 | 1 Comment

Reverse Appliqué Monogram Tutorial
May 4 | 2 Comments

Elephant Bib Pattern + Tutorial
May 3 | 2 Comments

Fabric Bin Tutorial with Nancy Zieman

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