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DIY Sequin Jeans

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Give a pair of jeans a new look with sequins and a needle and thread.

Hand-Blocked Velour Hat

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Holly Slayton makes a fashionable hand-blocked velour hat.

Dog Bed With Removable Pouch

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Sew this fleece dog bed to give your pooch a handmade place to rest.

How to Make Adorable Sock Dogs

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Turn an ordinary pair of socks into a stuffed sock dog, relative of the infamous sock monkey.

How to Felt and Embroider a Clutch Purse

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Needle felt a colorful silk-lined clutch using a 6- and 1-pronged felting needle.

Make a Garden Fairy Doll

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Make a special place in your home for this whimsical fairy doll that kids are sure to treasure.

DIY Raffia Embroidered Straw Bag

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Marianne embellishes a plain straw circle bag with easy embrodiery.

How to Make a Vintage Handbag

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Use a boa and marabou trim to decorate this classically-styled purse.

How to Applique a Wool Felt Hat

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Create a colorful, chic wool felt hat embellished with dog, bird, flower and star appliques.

How to Sew a Beaded Bag

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Instead of knitting this bag, sew yarn and fabric scraps onto stabilizer and embellish with beads.

How to Sew a Quick Purse From Fabric Scraps

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Transform scrap material into a quick and easy pattern-less fabric purse.

5 Must-Have Sewing Skills

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We show you the easy way to tackle sewing basics, from hemming jeans to sewing on a button.

Edgy Cross Stitch Patterns You Need Now

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This is not your grandma's embroidery hoop. Check out our favorite cross stitch patterns with funny quotes, pun-tastic sayings and tons of attitude.

How to Make a Denim Rug

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Put the softness of a well-worn pair of jeans underfoot by transforming old denim into a soft and fringy rug.

Faux-Fur Pillow How-To

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Add a bit of texture to your home with this easy-to-sew accessory.

How to Start Using Your Sewing Machine

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Get to know your sewing machine so you can prep it before your next sewing project. Every machine is different, so it's important to follow your owner's manual alongside this guide.

4 Tips for Sewing Sheer Fabrics

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Learn the tricks for setting stitch length, creating a straight line and more on sewing sheer fabrics.

Sewing Patches: Ideas and Inspiration for Creating Unique Art on Your Clothes

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Patches, whether embroidered, appliquéd, chain-stitched, machine or hand-sewn, are the perfect way to cover up stains, holes or ugly logos.