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Sorry, I’ve got Christmas carols stuck in my head!

I just listed some of my newest creations… Smarmy hair clips!  This is just a small selection of what I’ve got… phew!

To celebrate, I’m giving away a free hair clip with every clip purchased until January 1st, 2010! They make great gifts (especially stocking stuffers!).

Speaking of gifts, check out this treasury I made, featuring tons of my very talented fellow street team ladies from AttackoftheCraft.com!

How To Make a Square Bottom Bag

As promised, the very first WhatTheCraft video tutorial is here!

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Check it out for step by step instructions for making a square bottom bag.

And while you’re at it, go subscribe to my YouTube channel!  There are lots more tutorials to come (including applique, inserting snaps, and t-shirt collars)!

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This tutorial was filmed using a Creative Labs Vado HD Digital Video Camera, a Canon Rebel (for still shots), and edited in Sony Vegas Movie Studio.

Lots of people ask about making different sized bags. Here are a few sizes to use as guides, but you can of course make a bag of any size with this tutorial.
(Click for larger image.)

bagsizesRemember, these are guides only! If you want to try a different size, I’d suggest making a paper pattern first. That way, you can fold up the gusset and get a better feeling for what the bag size will be like when it’s completed.