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New Sew Simple Pattern Released

January 26th, 2008 · No Comments

Studio-259 is happy to announce another Sew Simple Series Pattern. We have just put up our Reversible Headband and Head-Band_dana pattern.
A two for one, two patterns for the price of one, 2 headbands instead of one. This pattern features a printable paper pattern for a headband in 2 sizes, our 2 inch and 3 […]

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Heart Felt Needle Case

January 11th, 2008 · 5 Comments

Another fun little sewing project for you to make.

 A heart needle case, just in time for valentines day! And who doesnt love hearts.
 
This adorable little project is great for beginner sewers, or make one as a gift for that special someone. It would also make a great kids sewing project.
And you dont have to do […]

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Free Ice Cream Cone Pincushion Pattern/tutorial

August 13th, 2007 · 26 Comments

I love pincushions and I believe that is one thing you can never have enough of. Try the first pattern in my pincushion series free! This Pattern/tutorial will show you how to make this adorable pincushion.
Double Scoop Ice Cream Cone Pincushion
 
You can make it any flavor you want, get creative but most of all have fun!
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How to do the running stitch and variations:Tutorial

August 5th, 2007 · 5 Comments

The running stitch is a simple stitch, it can be used in many felt projects. This tutorial starts with the simple running stitch and 2 variations you can do to spice up this easy stitch.
To start the running stitch, make a knot in your thread and bring it up into the felt from below. You […]

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FREE Felt Flower Tote Pattern

July 28th, 2007 · 12 Comments

Our Sewing for beginnners/Kids Korner tote pattern is now available. This is a fantastic little bag that I call my essentials bag. I call it that because it just fits my essentials. I carry it with me everywhere, the grey one is mine. The red one is my daughters version, which I love too, but […]

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Free Ladybug Needle Case Pattern

July 27th, 2007 · 6 Comments

I love ladybugs. I have even created a quilt in honor of all those wonderful little red bugs. You can see it here it’s called Ladybug Day.
I wanted a simple project that would be quick and fun for kids and adults. And I also wanted a place to put all my sewing needles, which seem […]

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How to make a knot in your thread

July 26th, 2007 · 2 Comments

I often hear from kids and beginners how do I make a knot at the end of my thread. This is a very simple thing to learn and it makes working on your own projects easier when you can thread your needle and knot it yourself.
Step 1:
First take your thread and wrap it around your […]

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How to make french knots

July 26th, 2007 · 4 Comments

As part of out Kids Korner/Beginner Sewing we like to offer some simple stitch and how to tutorials that you can use in your sewing projects.
Todays stitch is how to make French Knots. They are really easy and they can be used in many ways.
step 1:
Make a knot in the thread and bring the thread […]

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