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Sew a Ribbon Pen & Pencil Case – Free step-by-step sewing tutorial by Jo Leichte of WeAllSew! Sew as many slots as you need using funky ribbon and the zig-zag stitch to create a one-of-a-kind writing instrument organizer.  This is a fun and easy sewing project that you could finish very quickly!  Learn how to sew this pen and pencil case with Jo right here! Clever sewing projects and ideas by *you* and some free money saving sewing patterns and tutorials added to the teacher’

I’ve been a bit quiet since I finished my Stow-it-All.  I have delivered the re-modelled hoodie and t-shirt and I was feeling a bit at a loose end.   Then my niece wanted to do another sewing workshop, but couldn’t find anything suitable.  So I said I would do a workshop for her!  I suggested making a lined drawstring bag, or a zipped pouch; but she said she would like to make a clothes peg bag, and/or a tube for storing plastic carrier bags.  I duly went on-line to look for

This is a very good video for anyone who wants to know about cutting and sewing on the bias, as well as how to make one of the easiest garments ever – that also offers a multitude of style variations with simple ties.  Stitchless TV explains why it is best to cut certain pattern pieces on the bias – diagonally according to the fabric grain line.  The dress is an excellent beginner sewing project.  Very simple design and only basic sewing skills required.  You learn to make ti

Melanie from the Crafty Cupboard shows us how she sewed this pretty dress for little girls.  Upcycling an existing t-shirt, and using some fabric , a beautiful “Twirly Dress” is born.   The bottom half of this dress is actually a very simple circle skirt with a serged bottom hem.  If you need some extra help calculating your circle skirt radius, the Snug Bug has some excellent information to help you draft this pattern piece.  I really love this sewing project because we end

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