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How To Sew A Peekaboo Tulle Skirt – Sewing Tutorial

This is a step by step tutorial for a ruffled tulle skirt with an fun printed underlayer that “peeks” out. This skirt would be perfect for Prom or any other formal event.

And while it will probably take you a few hours to make, the materials are very inexpensive. If you’re on a budget,

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How to Gather Fabric With a Sewing Machine (Method 2) – Sewing Tutorial

This is Part 3 of my 7 Ways To Gather Fabric series! This time I’ll show you the “Cheater Method” of gathering fabric with a sewing machine.

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This tutorial was filmed

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How to Gather Fabric With a Sewing Machine – Sewing Tutorial

This is Part 2 of my 7 Ways To Gather Fabric series! This time I’ll show you the traditional way of gathering fabric with a sewing machine.

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This tutorial was filmed

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How To Gather Fabric By Hand – Sewing Tutorial

This is part 1 of a seven part series that will show you damn near every possible way to gather fabric. Yeah, I said seven.

Why so many, you ask.

Isn’t one good enough?

Different fabrics will be better suited to different methods of gathered, so that’s why. Now quit questioning my authority!

Hold on

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How to Sew Fabric Bows – DIY Fashion Tutorial Video

This is a quick and easy step by step tutorial for how to sew a fabric bow. You can turn your bow into a clip / barrette for your hair or a pin / brooch for clothing, bags, etc.

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I’m Alive!

Pardon my lackadaisical posting habits, I am experiencing an unprecedented custom order boom. Usually the first few months of the year are slower for me, but good GOD, not this year. Plus it’s nearing the end of March and I’m not trying to panic over how much garden prep I have NOT done yet.

Also

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Tiptoe Through the Tulips

This post brought to you by iBulb. All opinions are 100% mine.

Tulips are one of my all-time favorite flowers. I’ve never been a rose girl myself, I’ll take a bouquet of spring tulips and daffodils anyday!

Tulips just scream Spring, which is why I always make sure to buy some cut tulips when

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5 Tips to Keep Your Shipping Costs Low

With the cost of shipping increasing every year like clockwork, you’re probably looking for ways to get a little thrifty. Here are my five tips to keep your shipping costs low:

1. Up with the Envelope! Down with the Box!Obviously there are instances when this simply won’t work. If you’re shipping large or fragile goods,

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How to Hem Knit & Stretch Fabrics – DIY Fashion Tutorial Video

Does your hem get wonky and wobbly when you sew stretch fabrics? This tutorial will show you how to get a nice flat hem.

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This tutorial was filmed using a Creative Labs Vado HD Digital Video

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Duck the Halls: Retro Holiday Ornament Tutorial

This post brought to you by Duck Brand®. All opinions are 100% mine.

Duck® Brand tape comes in so many festive prints and colors- polka dots, metallics, candy cane stripes, snowmen… it’s the perfect material for handmade holiday decorations!

Check out these decorations I made out of tape:

All of the ornaments

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