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Tag Archives: DIY
Bacon Bow Tie
My experimentation with digital grounds continues! I thought it would be fun to make a bow tie out of fabric I created, specifically a bacon bow tie.
Summer Bag
This was going to be a tutorial, but truth be told, it’s been a crazy week around here. Crazy with a capital “C”! Basically, this is an altered version of the zippered pouch, but with pockets and a strap. I needed … Continue reading
Posted in News, Sewing
Tagged craft, custom bags, Denyse Schmidt, DIY, Flea Market Fancy
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Checkbook Cover
Why use a plastic, bank issued, checkbook cover when you can make your own custom cover in no time!
Posted in Crafts, News, Sewing
Tagged checkbook cover tutorial, crafts, DIY, Ms. Moneybags, printing on fabric
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How To Sew An iPod Case – Part Deux
Father’s Day is right around the corner so I thought I’d do another iPod case tutorial, but this time one that attaches to a belt. I added the record player to give it a retro touch, coating the fabric with … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, News, Sewing
Tagged Apple, crafts, designer, device, digital grounds, DIY, fabric, Fathers Day, gadget, gizmo, iPod, iPod pouch, iPod Touch, MP3 player, portable, record player, style, tunes, vintage clipart
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How To Sew A Camera Pouch
I never leave the house without two things – red lipstick and my point and shoot. I recently acquired a new camera, which was smaller than my old one and it’s case was too bulky for my bag. I decided … Continue reading
Crow Pouch
A friend gave me this terrific crow patterned napkin a few weeks ago.
Echo Tote Bag
A few weeks back, I went to the fabric store and was immediately drawn to Lotta Jansdotter’s new Echo collection. I chose Spring Buds in mustard, and the aqua Scattered Pods, I thought it would make a terrific tote bag! … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, News, Sewing
Tagged crafts, DIY, Echo fabric collection, gift, handmade, holiday, Lotta Jansdotter, Sewing, tote bag
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