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Artistic Digitizer Embroidery Software
Seeing art come to life with stitches and thread is mesmerizing. If you already love machine embroidery, the next step is embroidery software. Our favorite is Artistic Digitizer ...
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The Buckle Bag in Mixed Faux Leather
The step-by-step instructions for this trendy boutique style bag include lots of great tips and tricks for working with faux leather and vinyl, including cutting, stitching, and how to keep layers to a minimum ...
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Creative Fun with Cheesecloth
Don’t you love it when you discover/re-discover a product that is inexpensive, natural, re-usable, and super versatile? Get classic Halloween Ideas plus Six Everyday Uses for cooking, cleaning, crafting, and more ...
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Rustic Sachets with Hand Stitched Accents
With wonky piecework and a rustic feel, these sachets are all about the random. Hand stitched accents and a cute bow-tied-button make each unique and personalized. Use some of your favorite little scraps for a fast and easy gift ...
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Wine Bags with Carabiner Handles
Tall and thin, but big enough to hold the tallest of Rieslings and the roundest of Champagnes. It’s a fabulous way to turn a gift of wine into two presents in one. Colorful carabiners are the perfect size and shape for the handles ...
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Backpack Diaper Bag
Little ones are so busy; it can seem like you need 6 arms to keeps track of them and everything they need! Free up your hands with a diaper bag that can also be worn as a backpack. Find it now in our Etsy Shop ...
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Sparkling Holiday Table Runner
Bound all around and featuring accent bands and elegant tassels at each end, this table runner is perfect for a formal tabletop setting. It finishes at approximately 86½" x 15". Choose a metallic cotton for the prettiest sparkle ...
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Pretty Teapot Cozy
The right time to pop on a cozy to keep things toasty is while your tea is steeping. It will also help keep your tea warm between cups. We offer free pattern downloads for the cozy itself as well as the cute teapot appliqué ...
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Prevent Thread Tangles in Hand Sewing
No matter what kind of sewing you like to do, there are times you must use a hand needle and thread. Learn our favorite tips and products to help eliminate knots and tangles so you can keep those stitches flowing smoothly ...
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French Mattress Edge Cushions
It’s a hand-stitching technique! This classic finish for a pillow or cushion is not difficult, but for the best results, you need a longer, stronger needle, heavy-duty upholstery thread, and a soft yet stable mid-weight fabric ...
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Upcycle a Dollar Store Hot Pad and Mitt
Start with an off-the-shelf hot pad and mitt set – we found ours for $2 – add some simple fabric and trim details and voila, style on a shoestring and a great gift idea. It’s also an excellent ScrapBusters project. ...
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Confessions of a Beginning Garment Sewer
A quilter extraordinaire, our friend Kim Niedzwiecki (aka Go-Go Kim) recently entered the world of garment sewing. She’s alive to tell the tale, and offers up her experiences, pearls of wisdom, and encouragement for you to do the same ...
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Faux Fur Bow Pillows
Our luxurious bow pillow can pretty up your bed or glamorize your sofa. Hesitant to work with faux fur? It’s really quite easy and particularly forgiving thanks to the deep pile that conceals any less-than-perfect stitching ...
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Gift Bag with Eyelet Drawstring Top
Fabric gift bags cut down on wrapping paper, instead creating a reusable bag that's almost as much fun as the present inside - especially when made in lovely colors and prints. These feature a cool eyelet-and-cording top closure ...
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Airstream Zippered Toiletry Bag
The curved design of this toiletries bag reminds us of the classic Airstream trailers. It's an efficient size and shape, with an open-wide zipper, so you can organize all your bath necessities whether on the road or at home ...
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Folk Art Embroidered Zip Pouch Set
For the holidays and beyond, these classic zip pouches - with brilliant colors and detailed embroidery, are sweet as a set or individually. Get the instructions as well as the three custom machine embroidery designs in our Etsy shop ...
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How to Turn Corners with a Decorative Stitch
Ah - decorative stitching… as long as you're going straight, all is well. Then the corner approaches. If making a turn with a decorative stitch has you puzzled, we're here to help with several ways to make a turn for the better ...
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Sewing Patches Tote
If you’re sewin’ and you know it… clap your hands. Show your sewing pride with these fun machine embroidery patches. Free downloads are included in six popular formats. We used Sulky 30wt cotton for a perfect matte finish ...
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Therapy Neck Wrap with Scented Rice + Flax Filler
A longer, double-compartment pad slips inside a comfy terry cloth sleeve. It’s perfect to wrap around your neck and shoulders for a bit of welcome relief and relaxation. Scented rice and flax seed is recommended for the filler ...
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Lace-up Apron in Denim
This hardworking apron is full of clever surprises. The most striking is its cool lace-up front: bold eyelets woven through with a boot lace. There’s also a hanging pocket that moves with you and a bright pop of color on the lining ...
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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.
