Zippered box bag tutorial from Truly Myrtle #DIY #Sewing

Zippy Boxed Bag

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This clever Box Bag is the perfect size for toting markers and pencils, makeup, or your wallet and a few essentials. Libby from Truly Myrtle shows you how to make it!



Sew With Knits

Take the Fear Out of Sewing with Knits

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Sewing with knit material, even without a serger, can be a fun and pleasant experience so long as you take your time and keep a few tips and tricks in mind.



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Tea Time Tutorials

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Spring is in the air, and the warm sunny weather is perfect for hosting a small afternoon get-together with a little tea and cookies. We’ve gathered some of our favorite “Tea Time” tutorials and projects from around the web to inspire you to host a little tea party of your own.



This trendy In/Out mail organizer will keep your mail handy until you’re ready to open it… or mail it out.

Mail Organizer by Ashley Johnston

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Does your desk eat your mail? Does it disappear into oblivion? The solution is simple. This trendy mail organizer will keep your mail handy until you’re ready to open it… or mail it out. Dress it up with your favorite fabric, add a touch of embroidery, and you have a creative answer to everyday clutter.



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Make An Apron for Mom

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A handmade apron makes a wonderful gift, especially for Mother’s Day. Here are a handful of our favorite free apron projects and tutorials, including a vintage inspired apron pop bottle cozy!



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Meet the Experts: Debbi Lashbrook

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Meet Debbi Lashbrook, educator and trainer for BERNINA of America, Inc. Her blog posts include “Spirograph Quilt,” “Decorative Stitches à la CutWork” and “Audition Applique Fabrics in Your Embroidery Software.”



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Time For Tea! Tea Wallet Tutorial

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If you love drinking tea as much as we do, then you’ll also love this project!



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Sew to Celebrate Earth Day!

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Celebrate Earth Day this year by using your sewing skills to reuse, recycle, and repurpose. We’ve pulled together a sampling of our best projects that are repurposed or recycled, or that help you to recycle. There are projects for all sewers, no matter what your experience or skill level. So pick a project, get stitching, and help keep our



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Stitch a Simple Spring Top

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Ashley from Make It and Love It shows you how she created a soft, simple and stylish top – and shows you how you can make one, too!



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Maxi Skirt by Stacy Schlyer

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Want an easy way to look stylish, but feel comfortable at the same time? Sew up a customized maxi skirt – easy to wear, high on fashion and simple to make. Now there’s a fashion trend worth following.