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Melly Sews shows us five ways to turn a long strip of fabric with a seam, such as a bag strap, or arms and legs for a doll. Five ways to turn straps right side out when sewing – using a tube turner, a loop turner, and a safety pin. Melly Sews also offers a well-written blog post with a photo tutorial, as well as more information and links are here. Specialty Distributors Turn-it-All Set from: CreateForLess How to Turn a Tube the Easy Way Laura Coia from Sew Very Easy demonst

Melanie Ham takes us through each step while demonstrating how she creates this fantastic insulated casserole carrier in her free sewing video tutorial.  The fabric used to sew this carrier is called Loominous by Anna Maria Horner for FreeSpirit.   This carrier is designed to hold a 9 x 13 Pyrex dish. Sewing Supplies: 1/2 yard outside fabric 1/2 yard lining fabric 1 yard of insulated batting (Insulbright) 1/2 yard of batting, or a piece measuring 28 x 36 coordinating thread s