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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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Summer Essentials Bag :)
Hello friends! A few weeks ago I was asked if I’d be interested in testing a bag pattern for a friend I’ve met through IG that lives in Finland! (Instagram is a crazy thing isn’t it? I have a friend in Finland…) I love her patterns that I’ve sewn with in the past so of course I said yes! She sent me the pattern and I got right to work. I don’t have a tutorial for you, since this is a purchased pattern, and not one of my own. However,…
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Halloween Treat Bucket -Sewing Tutorial
Hello Friends! I’m always so shocked when October comes and then suddenly it is Halloween time! Maybe you’re like me where you’d like a fun homemade Halloween treat bucket instead of a store-bought one… and you’re a week from Halloween? If so… well, I’ve got a treat for you today! Smile! Let’s make a Halloween Bucket! With just a little sewing experience you can have this bucket made in just a couple hours (or less). Treat Bucket Necessary Supplies: Fusible Flex Foam, 12 x 20-inch piece (*optional, see note…
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Embroidery to Wear Anywhere- Tutorial
Hey Guys, it’s Cheri from the Tinkinstitches and Tinkerellen world of embroidery. Have you seen all the embroidered clothing trends? I sure have, and if you follow me on Instagram, you know I’ve been busy reworking almost everything in my wardrobe. Maybe you don’t know where to start? Well, the most fun thing to embroider is a jean jacket. I’m pretty sure we all have one or two hanging around in our closets, and the great thing about a sturdy fabric like denim is that you needn’t stress over a…
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Easy Summertime Applique- Tutorial
Hello friends! We have been SO HOT here in middle Tennessee that I’ve really enjoyed having a fun appliqué project to tinker around with in the heat of the day! I received a package in the mail with some amazing Clover tools to make my appliqué project super easy and I’m excited to share with you today so that you can try these tools out too. (And bonus: there’s a really fun project at the very end of this blog post using one of the appliqué tools for something that…
