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Making a Cloak or Cape

Whether for a costume or just keeping warm, a cape or cloak can be great. Learn how to sew your own, or try the no-sew cape method!

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Wedding Dress Patterns

We're all trying to save money this year. Wedding dress patterns are a great way to save money and have the gown of your dreams. You can find a wedding dress pattern in just about any designer or style you...

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Make a Gypsy Skirt

Fun to wear. Many costumes call for a gypsy skirt. It's great for belly dancing, peasants, gypsy costumes, prairie looks, romantic skirts, folk dancing, pirating, and witchy wear. You can use earth tones,...

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Tutorial: Super Simple Belly Dance Skirt Fits Any Size

I've been making these skirts for years and just finished another one. Why do I like them? They are quick and easy to make. They use less fabric than most skirts. You can adjust them to fit no matter how much...

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Free Baby Sewing Patterns Online

When we first hear the news that there will be a new bundle of joy arriving, mothers-to-be, grandmothers and other family and friends can’t wait to thread their sewing machines and start sewing for the...

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Free Sewing Patterns for Pets

Dressing a pet in the latest fashions doesn’t have to be expensive and it doesn't have to be reserved for Halloween either. Thanks to some very imaginative pet lovers online, we can now create a full line...

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Taking Measurements, Selecting Patterns and Fabric

Now that you have begun to know your machine a little better and that you have made a simple square and a simple pattern, you can move up to making a simple clothing item.  Keep it simple, like a simple...

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In Stitches by Amy Butler: A Book Review

Renown for her bold grafic fabrics and beautiful, simple patterns, Amy Butler has also authored some beautiful books. Her personal mantra is "Go easy on yourself." In an interview with CountryLiving, she...

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Easy Sewing Pattern: Hanging Lamp and Curtains

If you can sew a hem, you can make these simple projects.  They are a great way to coordinate a room, and you can use different fabrics for each season, changing the look of the room completely.  Supplies:...

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Cross Stitch Carriage Set

 This adorable gingham cross stitch carriage quilt and matching pillow are perfect for strolling about town with your little one. The easy cross stitch design is a colorful "Mary had a little lamb"; the...

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