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Sew a Cozy Spiral Scarf

Someday winter will end, I know it will... Until then, look extra-special in a Cozy Spiral Scarf - easy to sew from fleece and fun to embellish! Added to Sewing Patterns

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Mittens, Mittens, Mittens!

Happy winter! It is very cold here, so naturally my thoughts turned to mittens... and hot cocoa. Let's talk about mittens first - here's a great group of all things mitten-ish!
By the way, homemade cocoa is really easy and delicious!

Have a wool sweater that is too worn or outgrown to wear again? Turn it into Mittens, Cut and Sewn from Shrunken Sweaters. It is an easy project to machine or hand sew. Added to Sewing Projects and Recycled Crafts

Walk in the snow with your sweetie and keep warm holding hands with the Lovers' Mitten Added to Knitting Projects

These Crochet Mittens are designed for a women's size small, though you can modify them. They're crocheted in parts and then crocheted together. Great way to use up leftover yarn. Added to Crochet Projects

Ultra-practical, though a bit challenging, Broad Street Mittens, turn into "hobo" gloves when you need to get keys out of your purse, put on chapstick, etc, etc. Added to Knitting Projects

Protect your fingers from hot drinks and keep them extra warm, too when you knit a Coffee Sweater Added to Knitting Projects

Rather stay inside and get some crafts done? Me, too! Cross-stitch these Gingerbread Man Mittens for a sweet gift. I think this chart would also work up nicely in plastic canvas for a Christmas tree ornament or package decoration. Added to Needlecrafts Projects

While you're keeping the homefires burning, enjoy this cute video of Martha Stewart making Monster Mittens with a chatty first-grader who steals the show.
Close the video to view the directions and pattern. Added to Sewing Projects

If your kids always lose their mittens, perhaps they'll hang on to them if you turn them into puppets with these animal and people puppet knitted additions. Added to Knitting Projects

Most little girls will love these Bunny Hat and Paw Mittens. Too precious! Also great for a cold weather Halloween costume. Added to Sewing and Halloween Projects

The inevitable lost mitten can be turned into cute puppets using felt and fabric glue. Added to Kids Crafts and Recycled Crafts

Finally, when it's just too cold to go outside, keep them busy with mitten-themed activities. Added to Kids Crafts Categories: Halloween Crafts, Kids Crafts, Knitting and Crochet, Needlework, Recycled Crafts, Sewing
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Closet Organizer Sewing Video

Watch and learn how to sew a handy closet organizer. Try using different printed fabrics to make a custom designed organizer for everyone on your gift list. People love a handmade gift that's useful to boot. Added to Sewing Patterns Categories: Sewing
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Dolly Mixture Rag Doll

Make a wardrobe of dresses for cute Dolly Mixture Rag Doll. Good fun for a young girl! Added to Doll-Making and Sewing

Categories: Doll-Making, Sewing
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Easy Sweat Shirt Jacket

Step by step directions to make a nice jacket from a sweatshirt. Handy pockets and embroidered accents are a nice touch. Added to Free Sewing Patterns

Categories: Sewing
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AeroPac Flight Travel Wallet

Simplify a difficult travel day by carrying all your travel documents in a handy AeroPac Flight Travel Wallet. Using this pattern, you can make one in any fun fabric. Make a few now for Christmas gifts for your travel buddies. Added to Sewing Patterns

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Yo-Yo- Christmas Tree Pattern

Stitch this Yo-Yo Christmas Tree Pattern in different sizes to make Christmas tree ornaments, package toppers or a large one to sit on the mantel or table. Great use for scrap Christmas fabric. Added to Christmas Crafts and Sewing Categories: Christmas Crafts, Sewing
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Resizable Rag Doll Pattern

Make lots of rag dolls in different styles using this basic Resizable Rag Doll Pattern. Added to Sewing and Doll-Making Patterns

Categories: Doll-Making, Sewing
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His and Hers Silhouettes Monogrammed Pillow

A gift for the bride and groom who have everything - His and Hers Silhouettes Monogrammed Pillow. Charming and easy to make. Added to Wedding Crafts and Sewing

Categories: Sewing, Wedding Crafts
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How to Make a Book Purse

Take one unwanted hardcover book, some happy fabric, a little sewing, a little glueing... Voila! A purse like none other! Seriously, you can make a Book Purse. Added to Recycled Crafts and Sewing Categories: Recycled Crafts, Sewing
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Vanessa Valentine Serger Doll Pattern

Versatile doll pattern that uses a serger for construction. The face is embroidered on an embroidery machine, too, but you can embroider by hand or paint a sweet face. Added to Doll-Making Patterns and Serger Patterns Categories: Doll-Making, Sewing
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Recycled Cowboy Boot Purse

Go green and chic when you sew a Recycled Cowboy Boot Purse. Added to Sewing and Recycled Crafts Categories: Recycled Crafts, Sewing
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Toothbrush Holder Sewing Pattern

Toothbrush holder sewn in plastic or vinyl would also make a cute shower organizer, too. Either way, it's a unique idea, and useful, to boot! Added to Sewing Patterns Categories: Sewing
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Linen and Organza Beach Bag

Have fun sewing and embellishing this double-layer Beach Bag. Added to Sewing Patterns Categories: Sewing
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Suey, the Super Sock Pig Pattern and Tutorial

Suey, the Super Sock Pig Pattern and Tutorial. Really, you must click and go look at it. Added to Sewing Patterns

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Reversible Chemo Cap Sewing Pattern

Excellent directions for a Reversible Chemo Cap pattern. Added to Sewing Patterns

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Sewing Machine Help - Persistent Thread Breaking

Is the thread breaking when you sew on your sewing machine? Here's some trouble-shooting tips that might help. Added to Sewing

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Girls T-shirt Dress

While shown in a patriotic theme, the Girls T-Shirt Dress can be made in variety of fabrics for any holiday or everyday. Added to Sewing Patterns.

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Fabric Covered Memo Board

Get organized with this pretty memo board project, in pdf format. I like the side pockets and the sturdy construction, based on an artist's canvas. Added to Sewing and Quilting

Categories: Quilting, Sewing
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Yo-Yo Wine Bottle Sack

A chic yo-yo project? Check out this Yo-Yo Wine Bottle Sack (pdf) for a nice hostess gift. Added to Sewing and Quilting

Categories: Beading and Jewelry-making, Quilting, Sewing
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On the Go Baby Changing Station

New parents will appreciate this handy gift. The Travel Baby Changing Station ensures a clean and comfy surface to change baby while on the go. Added to Baby Crafts and Sewing.

Categories: Baby Crafts, Sewing
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Baby Pod Sewing Video

If a picture is worth a thousand words, a step-by-step video must be priceless. Follow along to make an adorable and useful baby pod from a sweatshirt. I would change the pattern to use elastic and not a drawstring as they show it. Added to Sewing and Baby Crafts

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Purse Organizer Sewing Pattern

You've seen these purse organizers on tv and in stores. Here's your chance to make your own in cute fabrics. It's a pdf format file. Added to Sewing

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Easy Embellished Purse

Have fun with the stitches on your sewing machine while making a unique small purse. Added to Sewing

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Child's Christmas Apron, Hat & Baking Tray

This cute Child's Christmas Apron, Hat & Baking Tray in pdf format are perfect for your little kitchen helper. If you make it in an everyday print, it's super for year-round cooking, too.. Added to Christmas Crafts and Sewing.

Categories: Christmas Crafts, Sewing
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Let it Snow Fabric Scapbook Page

Use your sewing and scrapbooking skills to create this fun Let it Snow Scrapbook Page It's in pdf format and combines fabric, batting and paper to create a unique memory page. Framed, it would be a nice gift. Added to Christmas Crafts, Scrapbooking, and Sewing.

Categories: Christmas Crafts, Scrapbooking, Sewing
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T-Shirt Purse

Have fun recycling a favorite t-shirt or two into a handy custom t-shirt purse. Added to Sewing.

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Penguin Doll

Adorable penguin to sew for a penguin-lover! They also have a cute idea to use a disappearing ink pen to write and re-write on the doll. Added to Sewing and Doll-Making.

Categories: Doll-Making, Sewing
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Simple Fleece Hats

Easy directions to sew cosy fleece hats in any size. Added to Sewing

Categories: Sewing
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Eyeglasses or Cell Phone Case

Have just a bit of a special fabric? Use it to make a unique Eyeglasses or Cell Phone Case Added to Sewing and Quilting

Categories: Quilting, Sewing
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Sewing a Circular Tablecloth

Learn how to sew a circular tablecloth that will fit your table. Good directions with diagrams, too. Added to Sewing .

Categories: Sewing
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Black Cat Halloween Goodie Bag

Stitch up a few goody bags for your favorite trick or treaters. Added to Halloween Crafts and Sewing.

Categories: Halloween Crafts, Sewing
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Hospital Gown Pattern

Know someone who must be in the hospital for a long stay? Then a homemade hospital gown will brighten their day. Perhaps a nice flannel for the colder weather or a cheery gingham for the spring? Added to Sewing.

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Wastebasket Fabric Cover

Directions with photos to make a custom fabric cover for a small wastebasket. Added to Sewing

Categories: Sewing
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Bandana Halter Top

A simple summer top that seems to be popular this year. The directions are in pdf format. Added to Sewing

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Monopoly Money Belt

I haven't seen this one before - a trend in the making, a belt made of Monopoly game money. Added to Sewing.

Categories: Sewing
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Jointed Teddy Bear Pattern

Such a cute bear, and a great introduction to teddy bear making. Added to Sewing and Doll-Making

Categories: Doll-Making, Sewing
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Kid's Pants from a T-Shirt

Recycle a t-shirt or sweatshirt into simple pants for a little one. Added to Sewing and Baby Crafts

Categories: Baby Crafts, Sewing
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Beach Towel Bag

Simple summertime sewing. Added to the Easy Sewing projects in Sewing.

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Cat and Dog Toys

Stitch a cat dancer toy and a dog bone with these easy patterns. Added to Sewing.

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Patriotic Apron

Perfect for a Memorial Day or Independence Day barbecue, stitch or fuse this patriotic apron. Added to Sewing and Patriotic Crafts.

Categories: Holiday Crafts, Patriotic Crafts, Sewing
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Tomato Pincushion Footstool

This tomato pincushion footstool, complete with hanging strawberry, is the perfect accessory for your sewing area! Added to Sewing.

Categories: Sewing
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Jean Purse

Create a fun hobo style purse out of an old pair of jeans. Added to Sewing.

Categories: Sewing
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Magazine Purse Pattern

What a fun project! Design and sew your own unique purse using magazine pages reinforced with fusible web.

Categories: Sewing
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No Sew Tie Fleece Blanket

While it is no-sew, it is a fast and easy gift to use up some of your fabric stash. Great idea for kids. Added to Sewing section.

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Baby Crib Bumper Pads

This pattern for crib pads looks simple enough. The link is in PDF format. The pattern is sized for a crib 27 inches by 52 inches, though you could easily adapt it to any size. Added to Sewing .

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Online Customized Sewing Patterns at Modern Sewing

Modern Sewing Online Customized Sewing Patterns
No more generic patterns for you and your family! Enter your measurements and have any of hundreds of patterns printed to fit you. Print them out at home or receive by mail. What a great idea! Added to Sewing section.

Categories: Sewing
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Sock Monkey

Classic directions for a classic sewing project. Added to Sewing in the Toys and Dolls patterns. Categories: Sewing
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AllCrafts.net Crossword Puzzle - Sewing

Sewing Crossword Know your sewing? Try our crafts crossword puzzle.

Categories: Crafts Crosswords, Sewing
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Tabletop Turkey

Cute little turkey for Thanksgiving decorating. Added to Holiday Crafts

Categories: Holiday Crafts, Sewing, Thanksgiving
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Fabric Gift Basket - Sewing

Cute gift project - uses 2 fat quarters, some batting, interfacing and ribbon. Added to Sewing section at AllCrafts.net Categories: Sewing
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Chemo Caps - Sewing

This pattern is designed for knit or fleece, and comes in sizes for men, women and children. Added to Sewing section at AllCrafts.net

 

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Jammers Coin Purse

Another great project using juice pouches. Added to Sewing section at AllCrafts.net Categories: Sewing
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Free cross stitch machine embroidery designs

Lovely patterns for machine embroidery in a cross-stitch style. Includes, flowers, Christmas, animals, trees and more. Added to Sewing section at AllCrafts.net. Categories: Sewing
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Quick T-Shirt Dress

Cute little idea to make a quick dress. Minimal sewing involved. Also added to Sewing section. Categories: Sewing
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Thank you, Sew News Magazine

Sew News has kindly mentioned the Sewing page at AllCrafts.net in their August Issue. No link to their Web Picks section at their website yet. Very thoughtfully, they sent us a copy of the magazine:

"AllCrafts offers free patterns and machine information. If you have an antique machine, this is the place to go with your questions. Find recommended sewing supplies, books, magazines, websites, techniques and tips for dealing with tricky fabrics like silk.
www.allcrafts.net/sewing.htm Web Picks August 2005" Categories: Sewing
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Sewing at AllCrafts.net Updated

The Sewing section at AllCrafts.net is all-new! Lots of new books - isn't it time to clean out your old sewing books and try some new ones? You could even sell the older ones on Half.com.

All of the free projects have been updated. Lots of new free projects, too.

Here are the new projects added to the Sewing section.

Online Sewing Book
Pumpkin Placemat
Striped Placemat
Shower Curtain
Window Scarf
Slip-Covered Dining Chair
Duvet Cover
Pillow Shams
Measuring for Windows
Creating the Broomstick Look
Poncho
Machine Hems
Recycled Jeans Skirt
Fabric Lunchsack
How to Use a Serger
Buying a Serger
Serging Stretchy Fabrics
Serger Tips
Embroidery Machine Terms
Puff Embroidery
Sewing Machine Maintenance
Evening Bags
Autumn Tablecloth
Fleece Car Organizer
Serged Windsock
Fleece Ball
Wheelchair Tote
Online Sewing Lessons
Free Sewing Software
Lots of links to Juice Pouch or KoolAid purses and ideas
Clutch Purse
Online Sewing Lessons
Wheelchair or Walker Caddies
Casserole Tote
Serger Keyboard & Mouse Wrist Rests
Embroidered Mantle Scarf
Embroidery Jewel Boxes
Baby Towel Bathrobe
Gingerbread Man
Heirloom Stitches Dress
Humpty Dumpty Doll
Placemat Purse
Zipper Pocket for Handbags
Using the Ruffler Sewing Machine Foot
Gingerbread Man Wreath
Doll Pincushion
Doll Grocery Bag Recycler
Paperback Book Cover
Triangle Head Scarf
Patriotic Picnic Set
Reversible Sweatshirt Jacket
Gathered Strips Rag Rug
Scented Hanger Covers
Denim Place Mats
Golf Club Cover-ups Categories: Newsletter, Sewing
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The Ships Project

The Ships Project
This group sends certain hand-crafted items overseas to the soldiers. They have specific needs, so check carefully. One item they accept is cool ties Categories: Patriotic Crafts, Sewing
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AllCrafts.net Arts & Crafts Book Review - Hip Handbags: Creating & Embellishing 40 Great-Looking Bags

Hip Handbags: Creating & Embellishing 40 Great-Looking Bags 

This book gives you the patterns & instructions to create seven basic handbag and shoulderbag types. Then the author shows you creative materials and embellishments that will inspire you to create a truly individual purse. Each variation is explained thoroughly. Several new techniques are shown in these projects.
All of the essential purse shapes are covered - clutch, tote, large purse, messenger bag, envelope and more. The patterns are in the text on graph paper. They're easy to scan into the computer and create any size.
This book begins with a great introduction on designing handbags. Just this section alone made me consider several projects. If you just want to dip your toes into making purses, the first few projects use ready-made purses.
Another chapter discusses fabric choices in depth and illustrates basic techniques like lining and pockets. These construction details help you customize your designs.
My favorite thing about this book is that this approach really teaches you to design your own bags. It is very clear how to follow one of the designs, but they also provide that extra information to help you if you stray away from the pattern, as I usually do…

Finally, if you would like to go totally hip with your bags, there's an outrageous photo gallery of the most modern of handbags.

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