Campus Messenger Bag - Tutorial

Sew a messenger bag that your teen will be proud to carry! It's easy to sew with my messenger bag tutorial and free pattern. The Campus Messenger Bag is big enough to hold a small laptop and notebooks to class...

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Pencil Holder Easel Pouch - free pattern

See how to sew a unique stand up pencil pouch! It snaps closed like a pouch but folds out to create an easel when you're ready to draw! Read on for my stand up pencil pouch tutorial with free pattern....

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How I earned $120/hour mending my jeans

If I told you I earned $120 an hour last week doing some very simple sewing, would you believe me? It’s true…  Kind of. I mended a couple of pairs of jeans.  How does that earn $120/hour?  I’ll tell you....

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Charm Square Satchel Tote Sewing Tutorial

The Charm Square Satchel Tote is a great way to use a pack of charm squares, or to thin your scrap stash! Read on for the tutorial. This post contains affiliate links.  If you purchase something through one of those...

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Color Block Curve Top Cosmetic Bag Tutorial

Sew a stylish cosmetic bag with my color block cosmetic bag tutorial! This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of those links, you won't pay a penny more, but I'll earn a small commission which will...

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Fabric Tab Zipper Pull Tutorial

A coordinating fabric zipper pull is the perfect finishing touch for a handmade zipper pouch! Read on for a tutorial showing how easy it is to make! I've got a quick tutorial to share with you today. I've been working...

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DIY Easter egg faux marquee chalkboard tutorial

See how to create this DIY faux marquee chalkboard using an unexpected material - plastic Easter eggs!   I recently showed you a faux marquee sign that our Girl Scout troop made for their cookie booth.  It was far from the...

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Easter Egg Faux Marquee Cookie Booth Sign

Easter has come and gone, and those plastic Easter eggs have all been opened up and emptied of their treats.  What to do with all those plastic eggs?  I have an idea for you. But first, some background. I'm a...

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