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Fall-Friendly Baby Gown with Bow *Sewing Tips*
Hello, it’s Duana with @duana_m_chandler and @duanastudio and I am excited to share this baby gown pattern that I found in my sewing stash. I recently had a baby and have been looking for easy things that I can make her during this Fall season. I really like this pattern because it’s easy and you really don’t need a pattern to make it, but it helps! I love this baby gown for my daughter as an outfit that she can sleep in. It makes changing her overnight also easier. Win…
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Summer Tiered Dress for Kids
Hello, it’s Duana with Duana Studio (@duana_m_chandler & @duanastudio) and we are in beach season, so I thought it would be great to create a cute Summer dress pattern for my daughter to wear. I love making clothes for my daughter! She especially loves dresses, and she can wear this at the beach or even to the park, or put a denim jacket over it for chillier days. But it is such a cute and easy summer dress that I drafted for her and created it into a pattern that…
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DIY Spring Drawstring Bag
Hello, it’s Duana with Duana Studio (@duana_m_chandler & @duanastudio)! We are in May, so I thought it would be great to do a cute springtime drawstring bag to wear out in the sun. You can wear this at the beach, to the park, or wherever your heart desires, because it’s such a cute bag to carry with you out on ANY spring/summer adventure 🙂 I chose to use a white corduroy fabric for the outside, and a floral cotton fabric for the inside. I think the floral fabric adds a…
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DIY Needle Holder Books <3 (sewing tutorial)
Happy September my sewing friends! Do any of you remember back in 2011 when fabric designer Amy Sinibaldi showed the sewing world her most precious little needle books that she made??? I clearly remember being completely enchanted with how darling they were. I’ve literally made SO many since then. They’re quick, easy, fun, and make the PERFECT gift. Today, I’m going to take you through the process as we whip one up. There are all kinds of needle book patterns and tutorials out there now, but I always come back…
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Back To School Pencil Pouch {Sewing Tutorial}
Hello friends! I am always so shocked at how quickly school starts back in session; does it seem like summer just flies by? I wanted to share a fun back-to-school project with you. This adorable boxy pencil pouch is so incredibly easy to make. Even if you’ve never sewn with zippers before, this is a great project to start. Let’s get started! Necessary Supplies Fabric for outer bag Fabric for lining Scrap Fabric for tabs Fusible Fleece 14 inch (or longer) zipper Swivel Hook Clover Wonder Clips…
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How We Use It: Fabric Tube Maker!
Hey all, it’s Shannon and Jason! We love a good sale. Shocking, right? Seriously, the only thing we like more than a good sale is a good sale at the fabric store. It only takes minutes to fill up a cart with colors and textures and patterns…oh my. Next time you’re sauntering up to the checkout stand with a few quilts worth of fabric on bolts, take a gander behind the counter and you might catch a glance at a pre-cut jelly roll. Yes! Clover has done the hard work…
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Mommy + Me Swimwear!
Hello! I’m Duana from Duana Studio and I’m on vacation with my family! When I go on vacation, I love sewing swimsuits for my daughter and I, so I did just that! These swimsuits were super easy to make and took me just a few hours. We have beach day coming up and I am excited to wear it! I actually self-drafted our swimsuit patterns using old swimsuits and undergarments that we already have. Make sure to add a 3/8” seam allowance. Supplies: -Fabric (1/2 yard of swimwear fabric and…
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Kids Circle Skirt and Knot Headband- Sewing Tutorial
Hello! I’m Duana from Duana Studio and I’m excited to share an easy matching skirt and headband I made for my daughter. I love making my daughter clothes. She is 5 years old and is always asking for dresses and skirts. Earlier last year, I made a dress with a beautiful floral fabric and I had remnants to make her a look that she can wear alongside me this summer. So let’s get right into it! Supplies Fabric (1 to 2 yards) 1 inch or 1.5 inch elastic Ruler/measuring tape…
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Summer Hair Bow- Sewing Pattern
Now that summer is just around the corner, here is a quick and easy project that will help keep your hair out of your face! Using a good ol’ hair bow! Depending on the fabric type and design you use for this, you can have an instant outfit boost of elegance or one of casual playfulness. This project would also be a great scrap buster if you’ve got some remnant pieces around. What you’ll need: ¼ yard of fabric Water Erasable Fabric Marker- Art No. 515 Ruler Needle Matching thread…
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Mini Yo-Yo Hanging- DIY
Hi friends! My name is Faith Essenburg and I am back with another make that I hope you will love. This month I wanted to make something completely unnecessary but totally enjoyable because sometimes we just need a little happy sewing therapy. There are so many wonderful sewing notions and tools from Clover that I love, and one that I go to over and over again for fun sewing are the Yo-Yo makers. For todays make you will need the following: 30mm Yo-Yo maker 9 cuts of 3×3 inch fabric…
