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Going to grandma's or a restaurant is so much less complicated when you bring along your easy to sew travel high chair. Using recycled quilted materials, even beginning sewers can complete this project in under 2 hours. It's quite handy for visiting family or friends that don't have children. It folds up very compactly and fits ...
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This nursing shawl was designed by a mom who wanted coverage, not just for her nursing baby in the front, but for her back when her shirt was slightly out of place. (*High five if you know where she's coming from about the back fat and love handles.*) Such a simple tutorial. One yard of knit ...
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This scrappy little beauty should inspire you to sew your own tablet cover. I love all the textures and colors. Plus, thinning out my fabric stash is always welcome! Check out these detailed directions with tons of pictures to help you complete your own tablet cover with scrap fabric and simple sewing materials. She even includes ...
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I am very sentimental about my children's baby clothes. They're just so darn cute and hard to part with. Here is a way to keep the baby memories without stowing huge boxes in your attic forever. Create a quilt from your recycled baby clothes. (But you'll have to figure out the quilting steps for yourself ...
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I like my daughters to wear tights under their dresses, but during the summer heat this is just not practical. Sometimes we can use shorts or leggings but these can get so bulky. Here is a brilliant idea on how to transform a regular pair of tights into a footless tight with a girly, ruffled ...
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Sew your own reusable produce bags with mesh panels. Reusable and washable, these bags are great because they won't add much weight to the scale at checkout and the cashier doesn't have to open the bag to see what's inside. Make several to take to the farmers' market and give away cute sets to like-minded ...
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This thrifty refashion tutorial transforms a boy's blazer into a feminine shrunken blazer with 3/4 sleeves and a cute little bow. Sew simple and much less expensive than the $100 jackets from major fashion retailers. Photo courtesy of Cotton & Curls. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 tips for living more green, ...
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When your little one is almost out of diapers the potty training phase can seem to drag on and on. Your pocketbook also takes a beating when you buy package after package of disposable training pants. Even if you buy generic brands or use coupons these things are expensive. Reusable training pants are an option ...
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