Creativity is in the Bag: Toile Tote with Button Accents
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1 Published on Sew4Home Creativity is in the Bag: Toile Tote with Button Accents Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 09 July :00 Today, we're talkin' toile... actually, we're talkin' toile de jouy. It's a fabric best known for covering rich Aunt Ruth's living room chairs (the chairs you aren't allowed to sit on). But we've turned it into a trendy bag with an unexpected pop of color for the lining, coordinating accent ruffle, and major button bling along the sides to attach the straps. Toile de jouy came onto the scene in the mid-to-late 1700s in France. Toile simply means "linen cloth or canvas" in French. Further expanding your knowledge of French (there'll be a short quiz at the end of the project), toile de jouy means "cloth from Jouy-en-Josas" a town in north-central France near the more famous, Versailles. Early toiles were mainly florals, but they soon evolved into the designs with which we are more familiar: pastoral picnic scenes, peasants at work on Colonial farms, horses and riders in the French countryside. These motifs are repetitive and usually executed in a single color, such as red, blue or green against a creamy white or ivory background. Oriental and mythical themes are also popular, which is what we went with for our toile bag: Peacock Toile in Chocolate from Fabric.com. Sewing Tools You Need Any Sewing Machine (we recommend the Janome DC1050) Clear View Quilting Foot & Guide Set (optional) Fabric and Other Supplies
2 Our fabric cut recommendations are generous to allow for fussy cutting. 1 yard of 54" wide medium weight toile for the the bag exterior, straps exterior, exterior pocket, and facing: we used 100% cotton, drapery weight Peacock Toile in Chocolate from Fabric.com ¾ yard of 44-45" wide solid fabric for the the bag interior, straps interior, ruffle, and inside pocket: we used Kona Cotton in Aqua from Fabric.com ½ yard of 44" wide medium weight fusible interfacing: we used Pellon 809 Decor-Bond Ten - Twelve 1" to 1¼" fancy, big & chunky buttons; we used 10 buttons we found at a local retailer - this project is a great reason to dive into that button box you've been collecting for years! One magnetic purse clasp All purpose thread to match fabrics See-through ruler Fabric pencil Seam gauge Seam ripper Iron and ironing board Scissors or rotary cutter and mat Straight pins Hand sewing needle Pattern or tissue paper for fussy cut (optional) Getting Started Print templates 1. Download and print the two templates: Exterior Pocket (print TWO) and Bag Strap End (Print ONE). IMPORTANT: Each template consists of ONE 8.5" x 11" sheet. You must print each PDF file at 100%. DO NOT SCALE to fit the page. 2. Cut out each template along the solid lines. Fussy cut exterior bag panels 1. If you are new to fussy cutting, take a look at our tutorial. 2. Because toile is traditionally a very busy motif, and we wanted the front and back panels of our bag to be identical, we opted to make a simple tissue pattern the full size of the panel (15" high x 18" wide) with drawn lines showing the ½" top seam as well as the 1½" side and bottom "folds." This allowed us to get our best possible fussy cut.
3 3. From the fabric for the bag exterior, straps exterior, exterior pocket, and facing (Peacock Toile in Chocolate in our sample), fussy cut TWO 15" wide x 18" high panels. Fussy cut exterior pocket 1. Fold the front exterior panel in half (so it is now 15" x 9½"), wrong sides together. Make sure the fold is straight; line up all the raw edges. 2. Using one of the two pocket templates, align the pattern along the fold as indicated on the pattern piece. 3. The pocket is meant to be centered top to bottom, approximately 4" above and below, but you can adjust the position slightly up or down to best work with your fabric's motif. 4. Using a pencil, trace a few parts of the fabric's motif onto the pocket template to indicate parts of the printed fabric. This will help you visually line up the print when you cut out the front pocket. Draw as many parts as you feel necessary. In our example, we traced part of the bird's beak, its legs, a little bit of its back, and a little bit of the fern from above. 5. Remove the pocket template from the fabric panel and take it over to the remaining toile fabric. Lay the template on the right side of the fabric and move it around until you perfectly match the tracing on the template to the motif on the fabric. Pin in place.
4 6. Find the other pocket template you printed. Flip it over and tape it to the pinned template. Pin this half of the template in place. 7. Cut out the entire exterior pocket. NOTE: This is my method to achieve the best fussy cut for a perfect match. I prefer to work with just half of the pocket; for me, it's smaller and easier to work with. You could also tape together the two pieces at the beginning and do your fussy cutting with the complete pocket pattern. Remaining cuts 1. Still working with the toile fabric (Peacock Toile in Chocolate in our sample), fussy cut the following: TWO 3" x 38" strips for the straps TWO 4" high x 18" wide rectangles for the top of the lining NOTE: The fussy cutting is not as critical for the pieces above, however, we did go to the trouble to try to find interesting parts of the toile to make all our cuts. And, we worked to best match the lining top pieces with the top of the exterior panels. 2. From the solid fabric for the bag interior, straps interior, ruffle, and inside pocket (Kona Cotton in Aqua in our sample), cut the following: TWO 12" x 18" panels ONE 13" x 11" TWO 3" x 38" strips for the straps ONE 2" x 20" strip for the ruffle Using the complete pocket template (both sides taped together), cut one pocket. 3. From the fusible interfacing, cut the following: TWO 2" x 37" strips
5 ONE 6" x 10" rectangle Using the complete pocket template (both sides taped together), cut one pocket. 4. Layer the two lining strap strips and the two exterior strap strips. 5. Place the Bag Strap End template on the top end of both sets of layer strips and cut the curve. NOTE: Most toile is directional with a distinct top and bottom. These curved ends will be the ends that knot together at your shoulder, so you want to make sure you are cutting the top ends. 6. Trim back the End template along the dashed seam line. Use this smaller version to trim one end on both of the 2" x 37" interfacing strips. At Your Sewing Machine & Ironing Board 1. Press all fabric pieces to remove any wrinkles. 2. Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse the interfacing pieces to the WRONG side of all the corresponding lining pieces, To do this, on the exterior pocket piece, align all the edges. On the straps, align the straight end then center the interfacing down the length of the strap. On the interior pocket piece, first fold the fabric in half, making it 6½" x 11. Press a center crease. Open up the fabric again and align the top of the interfacing with the crease line. This will leave ½" of fabric extending along both sides and across the bottom. Exterior pocket 1. Place the exterior pocket and the fused pocket lining piece right sides together, aligning all raw edges. Pin in place. 2. Using a ½" seam allowance, stitch along the sides and across the bottom, going slowly around the curved bottom to keep the seam allowance consistent. Leave the top open. 3. Clip the curves, being very careful not to clip into your seam line.
6 4. Turn the pocket right side out and press well. 5. Fold in the top edge of the pocket ½" all around to create a clean finished edge. Press well. 6. Set aside. 7. Find the 2" x 20" ruffle strip. 8. Fold the strip in half, right sides together, making it 1" x 20". Pin in place. 9. Using a ½" seam allowance, stitch only the two ends. Leave the bottom open. 10. Trim the seam and clip the corner. 11. Turn right side out, poking out the corners so they are nice and square. Press well. 12. Gather the strip from 19" to approximately 10". If you are new to gathering, take a look at our tutorial. 13. Insert the raw edge of the ruffle into the open top of the exterior pocket. Pin the ruffle in place between the layers. Take the time to measure and make sure the ruffle reveal is consistent from one side of the pocket to the other. 14. Stitch across the top of the pocket to secure the ruffle. We used a ¼" seam allowance. 15. Place the pocket onto the front exterior panel, matching up the motif on the two pieces. Pin in place. 16. Find the vertical center line on the pocket and mark with a drawn line, using your fabric pen or pencil, or with a line of pins. We used a line of pins.
7 17. Increase your stitch length (we used 3.0). Edgestitch the pocket in place along both sides and across the curved bottom. We used ⅛". Thanks to our Clear View foot, with all its handy markings, it was easy to keep a consistent stitch line. 18. Remember to use a generous (but neat!) backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam, ie. at the pocket top. This is a stress point for the pocket and it's smart to secure the seam well. 19. Stitch up the center, following your drawn line or line of pins. Assemble the exterior bag
8 1. Place the back exterior panel and the assembled front exterior panel right sides together, sandwiching the pocket between the layers. 2. Pin in place along both sides and across the bottom. 3. Using a ½" seam allowance, stitch both sides and across the bottom, pivoting at the corners. Press the seam allowance flat. 4. With the bag still wrong side out, the next step is to box the bottom corners. 5. Using both hands, pinch and pull apart one bottom corner. 6. As you keep pulling, the fabric will begin to make a little peak with the corner point at the top with the seam line running down the middle of both sides. Precisely match the two seams front to back. 7. Repeat for the opposite corner. 8. Our bag is sized for 3" sides and base. To create this width, you need to figure your boxed corner seam at half that finished width. Therefore, in our sample, we measured 1½" from the tip of each corner peak. 9. Draw a horizontal line at this measurement on each side. 10. Pin your folded and measured 'peaks' and stitch along the drawn lines. 11. Remember, your seams should be perfectly lined up. Check from the outside, then look down inside the bag to check they match there as well. 12. Stitch back and forth along the line two or three times to reinforce. Trim away the peak on each side to about ¼" from the seam line. 13. Turn right side out and push out to form the boxed corners.
9 14. Set the exterior bag aside. Lining 1. Find the two lining panels and the two toile bands. Place a band, right sides together, along the top of each panel. Pin in place. NOTE: Pay attention to the direction of your toile. As we mentioned above, almost all toile is directional; you want the motif on the band going the right way when you fold it up into position. 2. Using a ½" seam allowance, stitch the band to the panel. Repeat for the second panel. 3. Press the seam allowance up towards the band. 4. Topstitch ⅛" from the seam within the band to hold seam allowance in place.
10 5. Find the 13" high x 11" wide fused pocket piece. 6. Fold in half, right sides together, making it 6½" x 11". 7. Using a ½" seam allowance, stitch around all sides, pivoting at the corners. 8. Leave an approximate 2"-3" opening along the bottom for turning. 9. Trim the seam and clip corners. 10. Turn right side out. Push out the corners so they are nice and sharp. A chopstick or long knitting needle works well for this. 11. Fold in the raw edges of the opening so they are flush with the sewn seam. Press well. 12. Pin the pocket in place on the back lining panel. The pocket should be centered side to side (4" from each edge), 3" from the bottom raw edge, and 2½" from the top seam. 13. As you did above on the exterior pocket, mark the pocket's center line with a fabric pen/pencil or a line of pins. 14. Edgestitch the pocket in place along both sides and across the bottom, pivoting at the corners and with a generous backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam, ie. at the pocket top, to secure these top stress points. 15. Stitch up the center, following your drawn line or line of pins.
11 16. Place the lining piece with the sewn pocket and the second lining piece right sides together, aligning all raw edges. Pin in place along both sides and across the bottom. 17. Using a ½" seam allowance, stitch both sides and across the bottom, pivoting at the corners. 18. Following the same steps described above for the exterior bag, box the bottom corners of the bag lining. 19. Following manufacturer's instructions, insert a magnetic clasp into the top band of the lining. 20. The top of the clasp (not the center point - the top curved edge of the clasp) should be 1¼" - 1½" from the top raw edge and centered side to side on the panel. 21. It's best to measure and mark both sides. Insert one side into position, then snap the two pieces together and double check the position of the second side. Then undo the clasp and insert this second piece. Straps, buttons and buttonholes 1. Find the two exterior strips and the two lining strips that will become the straps. Place an exterior strip with a lining strip, right sides together, to create two pairs. Match all the raw edges. Pin in place. 2. Using a ½" seam allowance, stitch around the entire strap, pivoting at the corners, going slowly and evenly around the curved ends, and leaving a 5" opening along one long side. Remember to lock your seam at either side of the opening. 3. Clip the curved end and the trim the corners diagonally. 4. Turn right side out through the 5" opening. We like to use hemostats to turn our narrow tubes. 5. Push out the corners so they are nice and sharp. Smooth out the curved ends. Press well.
12 6. Hand stitch the opening closed on each strap. 7. Find the exterior bag. 8. Flatten it so you can work with the side seams. 9. Lay out your buttons. The bottom edge of the bottom button should be approximately 1½" from the bottom box corner seam. The top edge of the top button should be approximately 1½" from the top raw edge of the bag. These measurements are NOT the centers of the buttons, but rather the outside edges of the buttons. Arrange the remaining buttons evenly in between the top and bottom buttons. We used five buttons, each of which was about 1" +/-. The space in between ended up being about 1¼" to 1½". 10. Mark each button position with a pin. We used mostly shank buttons, which are nice because you can actually run the pin through the shank to hold the button in place while you confirm the measurements. 11. Securely hand stitch each button in place. NOTE: The order of the steps at this point depends on whether your sewing machine has an automatic buttonhole function that stitches based on the actual size of the button. The Janome machines we use in our studio have this function. So, we stitched just ONE side of buttons in place, saving the other set to use to make our buttonholes. 12. Place a finished strap alongside the sewn buttons. The bottom squared end of the strap should be aligned with the bottom box corner of the bag. 13. Using the buttons as your guide, mark the position of each of the buttonholes.
13 14. Following the manual for your sewing machine, stitch the buttonholes. We did double-layer buttonholes for extra security since they are taking the weight of the strap. 1. Create the buttonholes in both straps. NOTE: We used matching thread for our buttonholes. The buttons for this project should be large and chunky, which means the buttonholes will have to be rather large in order to go up and over the buttons. This means you are likely to see either end of the buttonhole beyond the button. For extra spice, you could use the thread that matches the lining... just make sure your buttonholes are pretty and well positioned. It's worth the extra time to make a few test buttonholes on a scrap of the toile/lining to make sure you have everything set up as best you can. 2. Matching the position of the first side of buttons, hand stitch the remaining side of buttons in place. NOTE: Real buttonholes look so much cooler and are an integral part of the look of our design. However, they are not functionally necessary. If you don't want to make buttonholes, no one will yell at you. Instead, you could place each strap into position over the side seam, then hand stitch the buttons in place through ALL the layers, securing the strap in place this way. If you choose this option, we recommend stitching the buttons with a heavy buttontwist thread. Final assembly 1. Press under the top raw edge of the bag exterior and the bag lining ½" all around, creating a nice folded edge around both pieces. Press well. 2. Turn the lining wrong side out and slip it inside the bag so the lining and the bag are wrong sides together. 3. Align the side seams of the lining and the bag. The top folded edges of the bag and the lining should be flush with one another. 4. Pin the lining to the bag along these top folded edges all the way around the opening of the bag.
14 5. Edgetitch all around the top opening of the bag approximately ⅛" - ¼" from the folded edges, attaching the lining to the bag. 6. Button the straps in place. 7. Tie the straps together in a knot, adjusting the length to best fit your comfort.
15 Contributors Project Design: Alicia Thommas and Liz Johnson Sample Creation: Liz Johnson Storage Solutions This project and patterns (if any) may be downloaded for personal use only. No electronic or printed reproduction permitted without the prior written consent of Sew4Home LLC. Copyright Sew4Home LLC. All Rights Reserved. Source URL:
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Published on Sew4Home Rip Stop Grocery Bags with Carry Pouch Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 28 October 2014 1:00 I want my grocery bags to work as hard as I do. That means I should be able throw whatever
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Published on Sew4Home Long Ruffled Scarf in Luxurious Rayon Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 27 October 2015 1:00 What's the lifeblood of any wardrobe? Accessories! Why do we love accessories so much? Because
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Published on Sew4Home Multi-Pocket Canvas Bag with Jean Buttons & Rivets Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 15 March 2018 1:00 This terrific tote has so many interesting details, we couldn't fit them all into
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Published on Sew4Home Tailored Linen and Ribbon Half Apron Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 28 December 2017 1:00 When we're young, our parents are just our parents. Often, it's not until we're looking back
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Published on Sew4Home Heirloom Pillow with Wave Tucks and Woven Lace Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 01 May 2017 1:00 Perhaps best known as the provence of christening gowns and wedding ensembles, heirloom
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Published on Sew4Home Scrappy Patchwork Flour Sack Dish Towels Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 26 December 2016 1:00 If one of your New Year s Resolutions is to do a better job using up the fabric you have
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Published on Sew4Home Make Your Own Reusable Grocery Bags Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 08 February 2017 1:00 Just when you think you're the reigning Queen of Green reusing and recycling your way through
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Published on Sew4Home Last Minute Mother's Day Idea: Roll-Up Make-up Brush Caddy Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 05 May 2015 1:00 Wasn't Mom always the one reminding you to get things done early? Work before
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Published on Sew4Home Measuring Tape Neck Strap Sewing Caddy Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 31 May 2017 1:00 How many of you loop a tape measure around your neck while you re sewing? I m pretty sure there
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Published on Sew4Home Stretchy Headbands: Pleated & Turban Styles Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 15 March 2016 1:00 You've seen these awesome headbands everywhere. They're a go-to solution for yoga class,
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Published on Sew4Home Canteen Bag in Wool & Corduroy Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 16 February 2016 1:00 Bags come in all shapes and sizes, but this round canteen style is one of our favorites. It has such
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Published on Sew4Home ScrapBusters: Flip-Flap Luggage ID Tag Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 28 September 2018 1:00 With just a bit of vinyl and cotton, you can make a clever tag that IDs your bag. We created
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Published on Sew4Home Farm Girl Vintage Style Reversible Apron Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 19 May 2015 1:00 Sometimes our aprons are frilly, fun, and pretty enough to work as an "outfit-topper-offer."
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Published on Sew4Home French Desk Set: Blotter Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 23 March 2010 9:00 A desk blotter is a bit of a throw back when you consider most work areas these days have a computer or laptop
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Published on Sew4Home Whale Appliqué Hand Towels: Make Hand Washing Fun for Kids Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 29 September 2017 1:00 Wash your hands! As we move into cold and flu season, this is the strongest
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Published on Sew4Home Uptown Pillow Trio: 9-Patch and Triangle Squares with Flange Accents Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 17 May 2017 1:00 Is your sofa looking at you with big, sad eyes? Well, of course
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Published on Sew4Home Double Layer Half Apron with Pockets, Tucks & More Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 24 February 2014 1:00 We're spending this week In The Kitchen. And today, we've packed a whole lot of
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Published on Sew4Home Summer Fun: Outdoor Padded Roll-up Cushion Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 22 July 2011 9:00 Around these parts, Summer is prime time for outdoor concerts. Seating for these events is
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Published on Sew4Home Butterscotch & Rose Pretty Piped Pillow #3 - Framed 'n' Fabulous Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 28 October 2011 9:00 The final entry in our Pretty Piped Pillow Series is a gorgeous octagon,
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Published on Sew4Home Kids' Round Storage Bins with Appliques & Side Handles: Fabulous Fall with Fabric.com Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 23 September 2014 1:00 Mary Poppins had a spoonful of sugar to work
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Published on Sew4Home Beautiful Cotton Garment Covers Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 21 March 2014 1:00 Today's pretty garment covers are a great way to keep clothes clean and dust-free in your closet. Many
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Published on Sew4Home Canvas Bucket Bag with Drawcord Top and Two-Piece Snap Strap Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 10 July 2017 1:00 This crisp, cute bag looks like we grabbed it right off the shelf of the
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Published on Sew4Home Toddler Booster Seat in 2 Sizes and with a Carry Handle Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 29 June 2017 1:00 Booster chairs are becoming more familiar in restaurants, but are still not
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Published on Sew4Home Coin Purse with Pleated Front Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 20 March 2014 1:00 If we must say so ourselves (and sometimes we must), these little coin purses are about as adorable
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Published on Sew4Home Double Zipper Pillow with Decorative Stitching Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 07 February 2018 1:00 Zippers are one of the trusty workhorses of the sewing world. They normally go
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Published on Sew4Home Flat Bench Cushion with Buttons & Piping Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 02 March 2018 1:00 A bench cushion is one of the top projects new sewers list as the decorating puzzle that finally
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Published on Sew4Home Woodland Delight: 9-Pocket Door Caddy for Jewels and Lingerie Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 29 March 2010 9:00 For years I had an "unmentionables drawer." This had a double-meaning
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Published on Sew4Home Happy Mother's Day: Big & Little Pillow Pair With Ruffly Ribbon Ties Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 27 April 2011 9:00 Give Mom a pillow duo that will add an instant splash of spring
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Published on Sew4Home Decorator Pillows with English Paper Piecing Accents Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 13 September 2018 1:00 English Paper Piecing was a new technique for us when we designed these pretty
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Published on Sew4Home Fleece Scarf with Zippered Pocket Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 27 October 2017 1:00 Fall is cranking into high gear, and according to the weather forecasters, winter is more than ready
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Published on Sew4Home Tall Wine Bags in Burlap & Cotton Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 11 December 2015 1:00 There is a French proverb that tells us, "In water one sees ones own face; but in wine, one beholds
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Published on Sew4Home Yoga Mat Tote Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 09 November 2009 9:00 You can't sit and sew home decor projects all day long. Sometimes you need an exercise break... but not a break from
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Published on Sew4Home Accent Rug with Little Sunshine Appliqué Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 04 October 2017 1:00 The majority of nurseries we reviewed for our original Little Sunshine series opted for
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Published on Sew4Home Quilted Yo-Yo Tote in Metallic Linen Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 13 February 2017 1:00 The front of a bag is a bit like a blank slate. It s a lovely flat surface that can evolve into
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Published on Sew4Home Sparkle & Shine Knit Infinity Scarf Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 17 January 2018 1:00 Infinity scarves are one trend that just keeps going and growing. You can find them in everything
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Published on Sew4Home Baby Gifts: Pretty Bird Quick Trip Diaper Bag Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 14 July 2010 9:00 Our smaller (and cuter) diaper bag isn't meant to supplant the full-size, workhorse
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Published on Sew4Home His & Hers Pajama Shorts Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 23 January 2012 9:00 Jazz up your jammie-time with these adorable sleep shorts. There's one pair for Him with a drawcord and pocket,
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Published on Sew4Home Good Gifts for Guys: Fleece Scarf with Zippered Pocket Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 06 January 2014 1:15 Old man winter came stomping in with a vengeance this year. We're sending warm
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Published on Sew4Home Nautical Ahoy! Appliqué Pillow Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 25 May 2018 1:00 We are always a little startled by how expensive simple pillows can be to purchase. Browsing online or
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Published on Sew4Home The Perfect Damask Duffle Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 01 June 2018 1:00 When packing for a short trip or weekend getaway, it can be hard enough to choose what to bring. Why add the
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