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Pillowcase Inspiration

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Chance are sewing a pillowcase was one of your very first sewing projects.  The nature and ease of sewing pillowcases lends itself to those learning to sew but it’s a project that also brings character to any room.  And they are SO addicting once you get started.  Kids and adults alike would be thrilled to look upon their favorite fabrics as they drift off into dream land. But, did you know there were so many different ways to sew pillowcases?  Twenty, to be exact!

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Check out all 20 of these different ways to sew pillowcases.  You’ll be amazed at how beautiful and varied these are.  I just can’t choose which one is my favorite.  Can you?

20 Ways To Sew Pillowcases

Easy Sweater Leggings Upcycle

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Next time you’re cleaning out closets, grab a few old sweaters and turn them into adorable little girl leggings with this easy tutorial from It’s Always Autumn.

So cute! She cut up and old sweater and turned it into cozy leggings for her little girl! Easy sewing tutorial.

Sweater leggings are cozy and adorable, AND a great way to give new life to a sweater you never wear anymore! Here’s the before and after:

So cute! She cut up and old sweater and turned it into cozy leggings for her little girl! Easy sewing tutorial.

Get the tutorial here.

 

 

Simple Seasonal Appliqué

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Simple Seasonal Appliqué

Even if you only have the most basic of sewing tools, you can still create stunning, bold seasonal appliqué with these tips. Don’t fret if you don’t have an embroidery machine or any iron-on transfer paper, simply head to your local fabric store (or dive into your scrap bin) and load up on large-print cottons –think Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and beyond! Then click over to Maybe She Made It for the full Simple Seasonal Appliqué tutorial.

This Way That Way Skirts

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Looking for the perfect quick and easy sewing project? Got a girl that loves to change outfits and mix and match clothing? This skirt is so simple to make, and oh so fun to wear! Made of coordinating fabrics on the front and back, it can be worn any which way for a different look as mood dictates. Get the full tutorial for the This Way That Way Skirt in sizes 18 months to 16 youth at Sew a Straight Line

PicMonkey CollageAnd for a slightly different take for women, check out the Domesticated Skirt. It’s the perfect beginning- and group sewing project!
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