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Make This Simple Stylish Top With A FREE Sewing Pattern

Make This Simple Stylish Top With A FREE Sewing Pattern

By Nicola Stachurski

Here is a fabulous free pattern to make up using either MaaiDesign's Rayon and Viscose, or the French Terry.

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12 Gifts to sew this Christmas - 2020 Edition

12 Gifts to sew this Christmas - 2020 Edition

By Maaike Baudry

Although part of me doesn't want to acknowledge it: Christmas is fast approaching... Where has the year gone? I have been researching ideas for things...

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How to sew with laminated fabrics

How to sew with laminated fabrics

By Maaike Baudry

I am often asked for tips on sewing with our laminated cotton. So here is an article I wrote for One Thimble magazine a few...

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How to sew an insulated lunch bag

How to sew an insulated lunch bag

By Maaike Baudry

Today I am sharing a simple tutorial on how to sew an insulated lunch bag.  I designed this bag as I wanted something that would...

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How to add bias binding to a laminated cotton tablecloth

How to add bias binding to a laminated cotton tablecloth

By Maaike Baudry

I love having a nice tablecloth on the table, but with small children in the house, I want something I can just wipe down after each...

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How to make a simple pouch in any size.

How to make a simple pouch in any size.

By Maaike Baudry

I have been making quite a few of these super simple flat pouches in different sizes, for slim rectangular objects like cameras, smart phones, portable...

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How to sew an apron for kids in 30 minutes

How to sew an apron for kids in 30 minutes

By Maaike Baudry

Here is another example of what you can sew with laminated cotton. I made this apron yesterday and was surprised how quick and easy this...

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A bag to take to the pool

A bag to take to the pool

By Maaike Baudry

Several years ago - before my sewing addiction- I bought my mother-in-law a tote for Christmas, made out of laminated fabric.  She loved it and...

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