arm warmers
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Tutorial: Easy Arm Warmers (free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: Pattern includes: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 Fold the arm warmer in half and sew Fold the arm warmers in half with right sides together. Stop sewing and backstitch at the dots to leave a gap in the seams for the thumb hole. After sewing, turn the arm…

animal ear warmer
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Tutorial: Headband With Animal Ears (free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 sew the ear to the ear lining Sew the ears to the ear lining with right sides together, leaving the bottom open. Step 2 clip corners and trim the seam, then turn to right side Trim the corners and curves to reduce bulk,…

superhero eye mask
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Tutorial: Superhero Eye Mask (free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 apply interfacing to the back of the mask Step 2 Pin the mask to the Mask back With right sides together, pin the mask front to the mask back pieces. The back is still two separate pieces for now. Draw in the eyeholes…

color blocking sweater
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Tutorial: How to Color Block a Sewing Pattern to Customize Your Costume

Color blocking is a way of breaking a sewing pattern down into pieces so that you can use different colored fabrics in the same design. It’s an excellent way to create unique garments that also use up leftover remnants of fabric. This tutorial will walk you through the basic technique for creating color block sections…