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Urban Doodles Steampunk Notebook Cover and Pencil Case by Kerry Finn

September 2, 2013 Kerry Finn

Use your favorite steampunk embroidery design and decorative stitches to create a designer-styled cover and pencil case for your favorite teacher or student. So easy, you can make several and stock up for holiday gift-giving. … More

Love My Scarf Blog Tour Day Five: Jo’s Upcycled T-Shirt Head Scarf

September 1, 2013 Jo Leichte

It’s Day 5 of the Love My Scarf Blog Tour! WeAllSew is thrilled to be included in this event. Jo’s made two super-simple scarves from soft old cotton t-shirts, whipped up in a jiffy on her overlocker/serger. … More

DIY Weekend Getaway Bags

August 30, 2013 WeAllSew

If you have a weekend trip planned and need a simple bag for your getaway, why not stitch one up? … More

Dachshund Pencil Case

August 29, 2013 Jessica Abbott

It is a well-known fact that little ones lose school supplies faster than you can procure them. The solution: Let their new best buddy keep track of their pencils. This zipper pouch is so cute your little one won’t want to part with it…problem solved.
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Upcycle Old Jeans Pockets into a Fun Organizer

August 22, 2013 Debbi Lashbrook

This quick, easy, and fun project features pockets from your favorite worn-out or outdated jeans. Embellish pockets with crystals, applique, paint, or embroidery – express yourself! … More

DIY Dorm Decor

August 16, 2013 WeAllSew

Want to make your dorm room feel a little more cozy and clean? Here are a whole pile of simple DIY projects to decorate and de-clutter your dorm! … More

Dorm Décor: Memory Pillow

August 15, 2013 Melissa Mortenson

My oldest daughter is off to college this month! She will be 1,600 miles away from home so I thought I’d make her a little something for her dorm room to help her remember us while she is away.
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DIY Bluework Revival Table Runner

August 8, 2013 Pat Bravo

Antique quilting meets modern method. We all cherish hand-quilted antiques but we don’t always have the time to honor this wonderful tradition. Luckily, there is a faster way! Recreate the traditional look of bluework with a hand-look stitch on your sewing machine. Revive tradition and create the heirlooms of tomorrow. … More

Back-to-school Backpack Roundup

August 2, 2013 WeAllSew

August is here, and the new school year is about to begin. And back to school time means new backpack time! Here are some of our all-time favorite free backpack tutorials and patterns to get you inspired for back to school! … More

DYI Personalized Can Wrap

August 1, 2013 Stacy Schlyer

Add embroidery to personalize these easy-to-sew insulated can wraps for your friends. … More

A Flutter of CutWork Butterflies

July 24, 2013 Debra Rutledge

Imagine cutting the butterflies for this project one by one. How long would it take? Debra’s granddaughter completed this charming butterfly heart – start to finish – in about three hours thanks to a little help from Debra’s embroidery machine. … More

How to Sew a Teekini Tankini Bikini

July 22, 2013 Jenelle Montilone

Gone are my days of wearing an itty bitty teeny tiny yellow polka dot bikini – yet summer has arrived and the beach calls my name. But who really wants to shop for a new bathing suit? Today I’m going to share a quick and easy teekini tankini bikini (say that 10x fast!) that can be made with materials you already have on hand – two t-shirts, a pair of scissors, elastic, and a needle with thread.
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