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Valentine’s Day Sewing Projects for Everyone – On-going Round-up!

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Free Projects

Valentine’s Day Sewing Projects for Everyone – On-going Round-up!

? Valentine Heart Chair Backer Bags PDF Pattern from Embroitique A tutorial and pattern to create adorable heart-shaped bags that attach to the back of a chair and hold Valentines. See the Valentine Heart Chair Backer Bags PDF Pattern ? Valentine Pennie Pockets Free Sewing Tutorial Four little nosegay Pennie Pockets of Valentine sweets and happiness. Go to the Valentine Pennie Pockets Free PDF Tutorial ? Sweet Treat Valentine Bags Sewing ePattern from Cozy Nest Designs: These

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Designer Patterns

Spinning Hearts Quilt Pattern

Easy to make hearts. Great quilt all year around. Size: Mini Wall 25.5″ by 25.5″ Skill Level: Novice Technique: Fusible applique Get the Spinning Hearts Quilt Pattern Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patterns - Buy 5 patterns and get 20% off with code: PATTERNS5 🐯 Share it: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to share on

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Designer Patterns

Holiday Gifts & Goody Bags to Sew

Christmas Reindeer Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial and Applique Pattern Center Street Quilts Be Merry Christmas Stocking ePattern This PDF sewing pattern by OrangeCraftsbyKatie makes a nice appliqued travel bag measuring 14″ Х 10.5″ Х 3.2″ finished. This PDF also includes applique patterns and detailed instructions to sew the bag from start to finish. ✂ See the Appliqued Shoulder Travel Bag PDF Pattern Meet OrangeCraftsbyKatie OrangeCraftsByKatie digital paper, illustration, patte

Scrabble Game Gift Bag – PDF Sewing Tutorial

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Designer Patterns

Scrabble Game Gift Bag – PDF Sewing Tutorial

A PDF sewing pattern and tutorial for easy-to-sew personalized Scrabble tile bags from Graces Favours. 8″ x 5.5″ (20 cm x 14 cm) A PDF sewing pattern and tutorial for easy to sew personalized Scrabble tile gift bags from Graces Favours at Etsy. Scrabble game fans will LOVE this gift bag. Applique felt Scrabble game tiles on to the front of this bag to create a first and last name, a date, or a special event. i.e. “Martin Family – Est. 2008”. This fun novelty bag would be w

Simple Appliqued Owl Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial + PDF Pattern

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For Kids

Simple Appliqued Owl Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial + PDF Pattern

+ How to Machine Applique Convex Curves from Wendi Gratz! Sarah Jane Sews designed this fabulous Owl Bag for her daughter to take to school. You can make one too, so gather up some coordinating fabric scraps for wings, and a couple of yards each of heavy fusible interfacing and fabric, and follow this free tutorial and PDF pattern, to sew this novelty bag. Click Here You will need: 1 yard of main fabric, medium to heavy weight 1 yard of lining fabric 1 1/4 yard heavyweight s

Friday Night Clutch Bag – Free Sewing Pattern

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Clutch Bags

Friday Night Clutch Bag – Free Sewing Pattern

from Straight Line Design A free sewing pattern from Straight Line Design for this classy wristlet bag you can take anywhere. An intermediate sewing pattern that only requires two fat quarters, some interfacing and one magnetic snap. Practice sewing curves while stitching this casual bag together. Stitch some of these compact handbags as gifts for any occasion throughout the year. This is a pattern perfect for embellishments on the outside of the flap closure. Try some fr

How to Turn Any Embroidery Pattern into an Applique Pattern – Free Tutorial

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Free Projects

How to Turn Any Embroidery Pattern into an Applique Pattern – Free Tutorial

Wendi from Shiny Happy World demonstrates how she converts an embroidery pattern into an applique pattern. Wendi has accumulated a lot of embroidery patterns, and a lot of those embroidery patterns include multiple images that you can use to create unique appliqued quilt blocks. You could also create inserts or panels out of the quilt blocks to include within tote bags. Wendi explains that anyone can easily use this embellishment technique to work with needle-turn applique,

Land Army Bag + Tips for Sewing with Tweed

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Designer Patterns

Land Army Bag + Tips for Sewing with Tweed

An understated yet sweet contrasting bow, basic shoulder strap, and simple dart shaping is all detailed in this PDF sewing pattern for the Land Army Bag by Charlie’s Aunt Designs. The flap closure may be embellished with 1940’s applique images that are included in the pattern (printed on to an inkjet fabric sheet). Complete this wartime-era-style with vintage buttons. The finished Land Army Bag is 12” (30 cm.) high, excluding handle, by 15” (38 cm.) wide. The Land Army Bag

Crochet Aquarium Bag + Crochet an Octopus Applique = Free Tutorials

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Free Projects

Crochet Aquarium Bag + Crochet an Octopus Applique = Free Tutorials

from Elisabeth Andrée and Hectanooga To create this adorable aquarium or beach-themed fish bag designed by Elisabeth Andrée, you will need to know the following crochet stitches: ch = chain ss = slip stitch sc = single crochet h dc = half double crochet dc = double crochets 2dctog = 2 double crochets together The crochet tutorial to make the fish bag is free! Get the Tutorial More bags to crochet: HanniCraft’s Summer Crocheted Purse – Free DIY HanniCraft’s Summer Crocheted Pu

The Bloomsbury Bag Pattern + 10 Designer Messenger Bag Sewing Projects

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Designer Patterns

The Bloomsbury Bag Pattern + 10 Designer Messenger Bag Sewing Projects

A Sewing Project from Flossie Teacakes This messenger style multi-size bag pdf sewing pattern is available in two sizes and appropriate for both children and adults. To construct this bag you will need to know how to sew curved edges, add piping, sew a gathered and elasticized side pocket, and applique the Dresden flower petals to each corner of the bag’s flap. Finished measurements for larger bag measures approximately 12″ high x 10 1/2″ wide x 3.5″ deep. The smaller bag me

The Happy Camper Bag PDF Sewing Pattern + 9 More Applique Projects

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Designer Patterns

The Happy Camper Bag PDF Sewing Pattern + 9 More Applique Projects

from Jennifer Jangles and Sew Michelle ✿ This bag is an applique project creating a cute camper scene on both front and back of this bag. A novelty or children’s travel bag, or craft supply tote. Great for cosmetics, toys, or embroidery projects. This PDF sewing pattern requires piping, zipper installation, and a lining at it’s most difficult. This is an advanced sewing pattern. Get the Pattern More applique projects at PP: Appliqued Beach Tote Bag – PDF Sewing Pattern

The Even Better Box Bag – Free Tutorial + Brother Scan ‘N Cut Tips

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Cosmetic Bags

The Even Better Box Bag – Free Tutorial + Brother Scan ‘N Cut Tips

Boxy Bag Instructional Video with Coconut Robot Brother ScanNCut CM100DM Home and Hobby Cutting Machine with a Built-in Scanner (Misc.) “Great for cutting fabric for applique! By Jeanqueen819 (Indiana USA) – See all my reviews This review is from: Brother ScanNCut CM100DM Home and Hobby Cutting Machine with a Built-in Scanner (Misc.) I am brand new to the electronic cutting world, and I’m hooked! I recorded my first session with this machine, from opening the box to successf

Appliqued Beach Huts PDF Pattern + How to Make a Tote Bag Using Charm Packs

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Beach/Pool Bags

Appliqued Beach Huts PDF Pattern + How to Make a Tote Bag Using Charm Packs

Perfect your appliqué skills with fun rows of these summer beach huts that can embellish tote bags, beach bags, purse flaps, and more. This is an excellent scrap busting project too! Your beach huts project can be framed to make a pretty picture, or add some to soft summer cottage furnishings such as pillows, a padded headboard, or quilted wall hanging. The instructions are also included for turning the project into a colorful draft blocker. Pattern from RaggyRobin at Etsy.

Talin’s Corner Strip Pieced Tote + Anna Maria Horner’s Right-Turn Bag = Free Sewing Tuto

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Free Projects

Talin’s Corner Strip Pieced Tote + Anna Maria Horner’s Right-Turn Bag = Free Sewing Tuto

I spied this free, and very detailed quilted tote tutorial at Talin’s Corner and had to show it to you. Love the pleated trim sewn around the opening, and the applique as embellishment! This quilted tote was named Becca and her finished size should be 12 ½” high x 13” wide x 4” deep. Her handle height is 10” from the top of the tote bag. This is a free sewing tutorial you could favorite and use more than once. Get the Tutorial Advertisement Anna Maria Horner’s “Right Turn

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Quilting Projects

Cats Applique Quilt

A PDF Pattern by Wendi Gratz The pattern is much more than just a pattern. It’s an applique workshop disguised as a pattern by Wendi Gratz. If you know how to use your sewing machine, you can make this cuddly kitty quilt! There are links to videos teaching you three different applique techniques – needle turn, machine applique, and fusible applique . Get the PDF More cat patterns: Advertisement Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K.

Burlap Garden Totes – PDF Sewing ePattern + How to Make a Big Burlap Bow

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Sport & Utility Bags

Burlap Garden Totes – PDF Sewing ePattern + How to Make a Big Burlap Bow

Burlap Garden Totes can be sewn together with a single handle like a basket, or handles at each side, or without handles. Handles are decorative and not meant to bear the weight of heavy objects. These lovely totes can be created and embellished however you see fit using appliques, hand embroidery, fabric flowers, stencils, lace, ribbons, buttons, and more. Get the PDF How to Make a Big Burlap Bow The secret to making an even and straight burlap bow for wedding decorations

Nautical Octopus Beach Tote – Free Sewing Tutorial + Applique Pattern

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Free Projects

Nautical Octopus Beach Tote – Free Sewing Tutorial + Applique Pattern

A free tutorial demonstrating how to sew and applique this nautical octopus beach tote. The fabrics used here come from the Blend fabric line. The blues create a relaxing yet playful style. I love this bag. I love anything nautical anyway, but this bag was screaming my name. A sturdy canvas makes up the body of the bag while it’s embellished using jelly rolls and .5 of a yard for the appliqued octopus. *Watch the video further down the page to see how ridiculously easy it

Sew a Little Pants Bag – Free Tutorial + Crafternoons

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Free Projects

Sew a Little Pants Bag – Free Tutorial + Crafternoons

An easy sewing project to make a "littles" laundry bag. Sew a “Little Pants Bag” with this free tutorial from Emily at lovemesew.co.uk. A little bit of simple applique, a drawstring closure, and some straight line sewing make this one of the easiest bags you can sew. I love the whimsical and shabby chic style presented here. A successful sewing lesson for a lucky little girl with memories to boot. Get the Tutorial Love Me Sew Crafternoons Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabr

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Quilting Projects

Spring Lambs Appliqued Mug Rug Pattern

Using quick fuse applique this pattern, like all Patchsmith patterns, comes with colour diagrams, clear instructions and full size applique sheet. Add a touch of folksy comfort to your home with another charming pattern from the Patchsmith. Size before quilting 9.5″ x 5″ Get the Pattern Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patterns - Buy 5 patterns

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For Kids

Valentine Goody Bags

Sewn from drop cloth canvas and whimsical red cotton gingham. These sweet pouches are completely washable. Jaime Costiglio of “That’s My Letter” who produced this free sewing tutorial AND sewed up these pouches to show us, sent a bunch to school with her daughter to give out on Valentine’s Day during her classroom party. Sewing Supplies: 1 – canvas drop cloth (10″ x 6″) 1 – medium fusible interfacing (10″ x 6″) 2 – lining fabric (5″ x 6″) 1 – 5″ red zipper heart applique cu

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