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Friday Internet Crushes: Summer Wardrobe Essentials | Red-Handled Scissors

Friday Internet Crushes: Summer Wardrobe Essentials

Jersey Tank Tutorial from Notions and Non-Stick Image care of http://notionsandnonstick.com/ I sense a trip to Mood coming on! (What? There are lots of things I can make with a giant stack of jersey prints.) The Elastic-Waist Flirt Skirt from Growing Home Photo care of http://www.mygrowinghome.com/ Maybe it’s just me, but I find comfy skirts …

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The Luxury of Handmade Crocheted Washcloths | Red-Handled Scissors

The Luxury of Handmade Crocheted Washcloths

Who knew that a hand-crocheted washcloth could be totally luxurious? Now that I’ve been introduced to the wonder of textured crocheted bath items (where have they been all my life?), I also feel compelled to make a mini version to use at night with my face wash. I mean, what’s not to love about exfoliation? …

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Review: Brother 1034D Serger for Craft Test Dummies | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Brother 1034D Serger for Craft Test Dummies

I reviewed the Brother 1034D serger (overlock machine) on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Product Review: Brother 1034D 3-4 Lay-in Thread Serger I had never used a serger (overlock machine) before I got my Brother 1034D, but I knew that I needed one if I wanted to sew knits and stretch fabrics (among a million other …

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Tutorial: Felt Glasses Case | Red-Handled Scissors

Tutorial: Felt Glasses Case

For Father’s Day, I dispensed with the usual tie-and-card routine, and made monogrammed glasses cases for my dad and step-dad instead. Supplies:* 7½” x 7½” square of thick felt* 7½” x 7½” square of cotton flannel* Sewing thread* Embroidered squares/designs for applique (optional) Tools:* Sewing machine (or hand sew)* Straight pins 1. Pin the felt …

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