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DIY No-Sew Shadow Boxes
A personalized shadow box is a wonderful way to commemorate a special occasion. Our samples celebrate a new baby and a wedding; they’d also be lovely as a Holiday memory box or to mark a birthday milestone ...
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Appliquéd Owls Playful Placemat Set
Fall starts in the Northern Hemisphere this week! Celebrate with our playful owls placemat set. We provide complete templates for all our owl and tree designs along with step-by-step instructions for how to layer and stitch ...
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Fussy Cut Pom Pom Pillow
From selecting the fabric to plopping the pillow into place, this fast and easy project is a perfect way to create Décor in a Day. We used our favorite tapering technique to help prevent crumpled corners ...
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Scented Eye Pillow + Headband + Neck Wrap
It’s the perfect stress relief trio: a neck wrap to pull the pain from your shoulders, an eye pillow to soothe and calm, and a pretty headband to gently sweep your hair up and away so you can rest with the wrap and pillow in place ...
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How to Make Covered Buttons
Covered buttons are cool! They add the special touch that says, "Stand back... I'm a home décor professional." Making them with a kit is easy and inexpensive. We like working with the Dritz kits – available in lots of sizes ...
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Front Wrap-and-Tie Obi Belt
These wide, tie-front belts can add a touch of bohemian style to your Fall and Winter wardrobe. We used long quilting stitches to accent our fabric's design motifs, then placed a few pretty seed beads at focal points for texture ...
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Reversible + Ruffled Extra Long Scarf
There's an elastic channel through the middle, allowing this scarf to ruche up into a fun, ruffly shape secured at each end with a pretty little bow. Pull it up tight for lots of ruffles. Loosen it for long, gentle waves ...
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Classic Chef Canvas Apron
Is there a guy in your life who should be crowned King of the Kitchen? We love Dad Chefs, and this apron is specially designed to suit their style. The body is made from tough canvas and features a full coverage outline ...
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Accent Rug with Sunshine Appliqué
Bring a little sunshine inside with this cute appliquéd accent rug. At 40” x 32”, it’s a nice size for a nursery, kitchen or bath. We include a full template to create the sun shapes and perfectly position all the teardrop rays ...
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Yoga Tote with Wraparound Mat Straps
We’ve done totes and we’ve done yoga mat carriers, but – until this – hadn’t combined the two in such a stylish way. Collect all your gear into a generously sized tote, then use the handy wraparound straps to secure your mat ...
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Stylish Drawcord Backpack
We borrowed elements seen on boutique bags as well as street trends spotted on local school and college campuses. A top drawcord opening is covered by a flap, and the front pocket is fully lined with a secure zipper ...
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Wonderland Double Skirt Apron
Detailed fussy cutting and precise stitching create an apron that is truly one of a kind, taking full advantage of the amazing Curiouser and Curiouser collection by Tula Pink for FreeSpirit Fabrics, based on Alice and all her Adventures ...
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Broomstick Tassels and Yarn Chubbies
A twist on traditional. Check out these two unique tassel styles: the Broomstick Tassel with a sleek, floss-wrapped hanging loop, and the fantastical Yarn Chubbies, which we think look like fluffy little dancing dolls ...
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Catnip Heart Mice
We made these purrrfect little heart-shaped catnip mice out of leftover charm pack squares to keep kitties happy and entertained. For the best results, we recommend organic catnip and scraps of 100% cotton fabric ...
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Loominous Reflection Scarves
Yes, that is an interesting spelling. We used Anna Maria Horner’s gorgeous LOOMinous collection woven with yarn-dyed cotton threads. Check our out roll-and-stitch technique that makes the scarf’s two sides mirror images ...
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On-the-Go Diaper Case + Changing Pad
This handy traveling case is designed to resemble a fashionable clutch with a curved flap, darts in the bottom for shape, and a handy wrist strap that can snap over a stroller handle. Holds a few diapers, wipes + the pad ...
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Gift Tote Trio in Small, Medium & Large
A terrific tote is as much of a present as the gifts inside. We offer three handy sizes: small, medium, and large. Done in bold, heavy weight fabrics, they’ll look great from the holidays right through to spring and summer ...
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Double-Ended Key Fobs
Layer, stitch, clamp, done! These versatile key fobs are a fast and easy gift idea. One end has a split key ring, the other a swivel hook. You need just a scrap of thin faux leather and a short length of gorgeous ribbon ...
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Six Ways to Machine Stitch a Straight Line
A straight line seems like the most basic sewing technique. But we’re amazed by the number of comments and questions we get about how to do it better, easier, and more consistently. Using the right foot for the job is the real secret ...
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Button Quilted Layer Cake Throw
Using 10" Layer Cake squares, you can whip-up this cute and cozy lap blanket in a single afternoon. The patchwork is about as basic as you can get, and the quilting is done with hand-sewn buttons. A very beginner-friendly project ...
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Sew4Home is dedicated to stylish home sewing – from bags to blankets, pillows to linens, aprons, gifts, accessories, and more. The photo above features a couple of our important furry friends who like to help out in the studio, especially when the testing of soft blankets and pillows is needed. Read on to find out more about the entire team and the philosophy behind our inspiring sewing tutorials – each designed to result in items you’ll be proud to keep, display, and use; give as gifts; or even sell. Our custom S4H patterns appeal to all levels of sewers with easy to understand instructions and gorgeous photography.
