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Tea Towels with Jumbo Ruffles
These terrific towels start with a base of pre-hemmed toweling. To that, you'll add deep ruffles in a variety of bright prints plus a pretty ribbon to hide the seam. 100% machine washable. Get ready to dry some dishes - or give some giftsI ...
The Lydia Bag
Fast and easy construction, but without sacrificing any style! You can make this beautiful bag in an afternoon while practicing your straight seams, topstitching, and boxed corners. Mix a bold solid with a pretty print ...
Fussy Cut Pom Pom Pillow
From selecting the fabric to plopping the pillow into place, this pretty project is a perfect way to create Décor in a Day. We used our favorite tapering technique to help prevent crumpled corners ...
How to Sew an X Box
It’s a classic way to secure all types of straps and narrow panels: a stitched box with an "X" through the middle. The pattern provides strength and stability, and when done with precision, also adds a pretty detail ...
How to Appliqué Like a Pro
If you can imagine it, chances are you can appliqué it! With appliqué, you're free to incorporate almost any kind of graphic into your project. Learn our favorite tips and techniques for finding designs, cutting, applying, and stitching ...
Elegant Slip-Through Bow Clutch
A bold bow makes a dynamic fashion statement on a small pouch. Our unique slip-thru pleated band is a clever way to clutch this clutch. Slide one hand behind the band and grab onto the bottom to carry. In our Etsy Shop ...
How to Make Gathers with Your Sewing Machine
Gathers can be tight and frilly or loose and billowy. No matter how you use them, they're a great embellishment that has been a favorite for centuries. Learn our favorite tips, techniques, and tools to make the process fast and easy ...
Stylish Monogrammed Weekender Tote
This larger tote combines some of our favorite fabric types: natural & nubby twill, soft faux suede, and happy gingham for a pop of color and pattern. It also has the perfect soft feel, which makes it extremely practical and packable ...
Pressing + Ironing for the Best Finish
What’s the difference between pressing and ironing? What are the best practices of each? Why is it so important to “press as you go"? When do you need a pressing cloth? So many questions, and we have some answers ...
Boho Style Patchwork Duffle
Color coming your way! Our dramatic duffle has a soft, round shape and an easy going, shoulder sling style. Boho patchwork and ribbons adorn the outside, and we haven’t forgotten to add plenty of handy pockets on the inside ...
Two Tone Rustic Burlap Table Runner
This beautiful runner design is created with two layers of burlap joined by decorative stitching and highlighted with a splash of luxurious silk. We show it as wedding décor, but it would be lovely for a variety of seasons + occasions ...
Big Canvas Beach Bag
It's all cotton so it breathes well and dries in a snap. Rope handles add a nautical touch, and a ring of metal grommets makes it easy to open wide so you can load up plenty of towels and other important sunny weather gear ...
Top 10 Designer Tips for Blending Colors and Prints
Mastering the proper mixology of color and motif is something designers spend years perfecting. But there are basics everyone can use to create a fabulous look. We’ve collected our Top 10 Designer Tips to get you started ...
Designer Handle Tote
Combine stunning fabric with a unique handle and you can create your very own designer style handbag for a fraction of boutique prices. Look at home décor fabrics for especially unique motifs and textures ...
Tall Bold Storage Bins in Two Sizes
Store, organize, and carry. These jumbo fabric baskets are big on size and style – a fashionable way to store and stash your stuff. The inner lining of fusible foam stabilizes them so they keep their tall, round shape ...
Easy Corduroy Slouchy Shoulder Bag
Our soft shoulder bag is beginner friendly but with a very stylish finish. The cool strap-and-tassel closure is a look we spotted on some of the trendiest designer bags. To get the signature slouch, look for a very fine wale corduroy ...
Serger Cover
With their different thread feeding systems and cutting mechanisms, sergers tend to end up more square and taller than a standard sewing machine and so need differently-sized covers… but they still deserve a cover, don’t they?! ...
How To Box Corners
It's a sewing technique everyone should have in their arsenal. The boxed corner creates space in something that would otherwise be flat. We show you the two most common methods and how to measure ...
Linen + Rayon Quilted Throw with Fringe
Do you usually turn to quilting cottons or fleece for a throw? Give linen and rayon a try! This lightweight yet warm throw has an absolutely amazing drape. The finishing touch is the swing and sparkle of chainette fringe ...
Bright Spot Weather Ready Tote: Basic
Our Bright Spot Tote series shows one bag project done 3 ways on 3 different machines. This basic design finishes at a generous 16” x 16” x 7” with clean lines, cool reverse box corners, and layered structure accented with precise topstitching ...
















































