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Vintage Dress FREE Pattern – Bette

Thanks to one of our members for sharing this Vintage Dress FREE Pattern in our MHS Facebook Group . This pattern is available in European sizes 8-16. Bette is a figure flattering flirty frock, with stunning bodice and skirt that can … Read More

Jumpsuit FREE Pattern

Thanks to Amanda for sharing this Jumpsuit FREE Pattern in our MHS Facebook Group . The Pattern was published in Peppermint Magazine and is for a relaxed and loose fitting garment, perfect to wear day-to-day with a T-shirt underneath or dressed up with a pair … Read More

Cute Zipper Pouch – FREE Pattern

I made these cute zipper pouches with the Teeny Tiny Zipper Coin Purse Pattern. You can download the FREE pattern on Craftsy. They are very small and easy to sew. You can learn how to sew a cute Teeny Tiny zipper pouch … Read More

How to Make a Cushion

Are you interested in how to make a cushion? Cushions are very easy to make and you can use them to add accents in any space of your home. Sometimes we look for specific colors or styles and sometimes it … Read More

Nautical Zippered Pouch Tutorial

. This tutorial is for an easy zippered pouch with a nautical theme – it is perfect to carry your essentials during the summer! You can use it as a makeup bag or as a wristlet to carry your sunglasses, … Read More

Ruby Dress: Preparing Your Pattern & Cutting

In this post you’ll find instructions to cut your fabric to sew the Ruby Dress. The Ruby Dress has 8 pages and only 3 pattern pieces: Bodice Front, Bodice Back, and a Circle Skirt Template. MHS Free Ruby Dress pattern … Read More

How to make a Bodice Sloper

Sloper is a mold of the body with wearing ease and they don’t have any design details and no seam allowances. Once you get a perfect fit in your sloper, you’ll get a perfect fit in any of your other patterns. … Read More

Ruby Dress: Fabric & Supplies

Welcome to the Ruby Dress Sew Along! The Ruby Dress is very versatile. You can dress up or down depending on the fabric that you use. Your fabric options for this dress are unlimited. I suggest medium weight … Read More

Ruby Dress Sew Along

The Ruby Dress is a versatile pattern that you can use for many different styles. It is a very simple dress and it is very easy to sew. This pattern is suitable for beginners, but everybody is welcome to join. … Read More

Valentine’s Day Craft Ideas & FREE Patterns

Below I listed five Valentine’s Day Craft Ideas using free patterns. For any of these projects you can use heart fabrics and the Valentine’s Day Zipper Kit. (with the cute heart zipper pull). I hope this post inspires you to make something … Read More

How to Make a Tassel with Cork Fabric

This photo tutorial illustrates how to make a tassel. Tassels are great to add a professional look to your handmade bags and they are very easy to make. You’ll Need: Fabric (you can use vinyl, leather, or cork) Ruler and Rotary … Read More

Silver Caiman Cork Sunshine Wristlet Free Pattern

Sunshine Wristlet Free Pattern and Cork Fabric Giveaway

Thanks to Lisa Perea from Cork and Cloth for sponsoring this giveaway. I made this Sunshine Wristlet using Silver Caiman Cork and to make it festive I combined it with this Holiday Fabric. To compliment this combination, I used the Nylon Coil Zipper in … Read More