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How To Sew An A-line Skirt With Pockets

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Hi! I'm a craft & sewing loving mom of 2 (+ 1 dog). When I am not crafting or sewing, you can find me playing with my kids and dogs! I am a slow cooker & coffee addict. My favorite color is any color and I have a degree in business management. Hope to inspire you to DIY with me!
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Learn how to sew an A-line skirt with pockets with this tutorial submission. See the full step by step photos and instructions.

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20 Minute Palazzo Pants

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Hi! I'm a craft & sewing loving mom of 2 (+ 1 dog). When I am not crafting or sewing, you can find me playing with my kids and dogs! I am a slow cooker & coffee addict. My favorite color is any color and I have a degree in business management. Hope to inspire you to DIY with me!
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Jocy said: Sewing pants was a big challenge for me for a long time. I didn’t want to use patterns as I found them confusing and I didn’t know how else I could make them. That’s until one day this idea popped into my head and I decided to create 2 pieces instead of 4 […]

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Flared Neoprene Skirt Tutorial

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Hi! I'm a craft & sewing loving mom of 2 (+ 1 dog). When I am not crafting or sewing, you can find me playing with my kids and dogs! I am a slow cooker & coffee addict. My favorite color is any color and I have a degree in business management. Hope to inspire you to DIY with me!
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Make your own neoprene flared skirt. With no fastenings or hemming this is a quick and easy project. Draft your own easy pattern with our step by step instructions and photos.

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Make A Top With Scuba Fabric

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Hi! I'm a craft & sewing loving mom of 2 (+ 1 dog). When I am not crafting or sewing, you can find me playing with my kids and dogs! I am a slow cooker & coffee addict. My favorite color is any color and I have a degree in business management. Hope to inspire you to DIY with me!
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Learn how I made this adapted raglan type top with jersey and scuba fabric with our step by step photos and instructions. A perfect project to make in an evening. Great for plus size sewing as the scuba fabric holds its shape and does not tend to cling to problem areas.

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Which Synthetic Dye Is Better For Lingerie Elastics

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Dying elastic is fun, and you can use it in waistbands, headbands, lingerie and bra making. But which synthetic dye is better for lingerie elastics? I conducted an unsponsored, unbiased experiment to see which popular synthetic dye brand was best for elastics. I tried Rit and iDye Poly with no experience with synthetic dye.

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Free Circle Skirt Pattern & Tutorial

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Hi! I'm a craft & sewing loving mom of 2 (+ 1 dog). When I am not crafting or sewing, you can find me playing with my kids and dogs! I am a slow cooker & coffee addict. My favorite color is any color and I have a degree in business management. Hope to inspire you to DIY with me!
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The ultimate Free Circle Skirt Pattern & Tutorial  sizes newborn – XXL, optional 2-layer skirt, various hem options, and instructions for a matching accessory to use up those inconveniently-shaped scraps!

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Design Placement When Cutting Patterns

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Hi! I'm a craft & sewing loving mom of 2 (+ 1 dog). When I am not crafting or sewing, you can find me playing with my kids and dogs! I am a slow cooker & coffee addict. My favorite color is any color and I have a degree in business management. Hope to inspire you to DIY with me!
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Just a reminder that design placement is EVERYTHING when cutting out a pattern. Normally, I try to match up the design at the most obvious seams, and I would try to align the pattern from the bodice to the sleeve for a seamless look. Design placement is a big factor for minimizing or drawing attention […]

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Identify Fabric – How To Conduct A Burn Test

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Hi! I'm a craft & sewing loving mom of 2 (+ 1 dog). When I am not crafting or sewing, you can find me playing with my kids and dogs! I am a slow cooker & coffee addict. My favorite color is any color and I have a degree in business management. Hope to inspire you to DIY with me!
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Did you know you can conduct a burn test to help identify fabric? It’s true! In general, natural fibers like silk, cotton, or wool burn; while synthetic fibers tend to melt. There are lots of other clues to look for to help narrow your fabric down further. A quick Google search will direct you to […]

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