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How to Make (a LOT of) Ribbon with a Serger!

December 15, 2015 By Susan 6 Comments

I’m willing to bet that there are a few people out here who, just like me, have cute holiday fabric in their scrap bins they aren’t sure what to do with. I realized that with just a 9″ by 44″ wide cut of fabric, you can make ELEVEN yards of 1″ wide ribbon in 10 minutes… 

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Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: bow, continuous, DIY, easy, fabric, gift, gift wrap, ribbon, scrap, scrap buster, simple, tutorial

Super Simple Earring Organizer

August 27, 2015 By Susan Leave a Comment

If you like keeping pairs paired, this little earring organizer will make you happy. They soften the jangling about that happens in drawers and travel bags without concealing anything because “out of sight, out of mind” is a THING, just like your mom told you. Both with lunch leftovers squirreled away AND with fun earrings… 

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Filed Under: Sewing, Tips, tutorial, twill tape Tagged With: accessory, earrings, gift, jewelry, organization, organized, travel

How to Make a Striped Stamped Tank

June 12, 2015 By Susan 17 Comments

Make a Striped Stamped Tank

Have some plain tees that need some excitement? I had a tank I’d picked up inexpensively and was ready to dress up – and the folks who make Fabric Creations™ stamps and soft fabric ink sent a bunch of stamps and ink for me to try! I used them to make a striped stamped tank and… 

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Filed Under: shirt, t-shirt, tutorial Tagged With: block, craft fair, fabric, Fabric Creations, gift, ink, print, soft, stamp, stamped, striped, tank, textile

How to Sew a Sheer Pocket Drawstring Gift Bag

December 10, 2014 By Susan 2 Comments

Every year I get a little sicker of wrapping paper and paper gift bags. Last year I PINKY PROMISED myself that I’d finally start putting more fabric bags into the mix. (Well, technically I started with this for Santa gifts.) I decided I’d like to add a fun feature – a sheer front pocket to hold… 

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Filed Under: tutorial Tagged With: christmas, gift, tutorial

Cutest Confetti Soap Tutorial

August 25, 2014 By Susan 4 Comments

I love adorable soaps as gifts for friends big and small! This simple confetti soap is sweet and fun and so easy to put together. I love useful gifts – EEEEEVERYBODY washes their hands, right? It’s a worthwhile activity to encourage, so let’s do it! Glycerine is easy to source and melts easily, so it… 

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Filed Under: tutorial Tagged With: gift, tutorial

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