Category Archives: Tutorials

Free Craft: A Pocket Full of Posies

By Liz Kettle Do you ever have those days where nothing seems to go right? Your grocery bag rips and apples go rolling everywhere, you burn a hole in our favorite fleece vest, the plumber calls with bad news (do … Continue reading

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Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow: Free Craft Project

Make Your Own Fabric Christmas Cards A Free Craft Project By Liz Kettle I love sending fabric postcards to friends and family but I have gotten out of the habit in the last year as I spend more time communicating … Continue reading

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Artistic Scissors Pocket by Terry White

I used Havel’s 5-1/2″ curved scissors as the pattern for my appliqué design. By tracing the actual scissors, I can easily identify what’s in the pocket. There are several techniques presented here, some may be new to you or a … Continue reading

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Reverse Applique Journal Cover: Free Sewing Project

Free Sewing Project: Reverse Applique Journal Cover By Liz Kettle As we say farewell to the previous year and look forward to the wonders of the upcoming year it is common to become introspective and ponder how we may have … Continue reading

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Sew Simple Fabric Scarves for Fall

Here at Havel’s Sewing, we love a good accessory. And, we love love love a quick and fun sewing project. We also love all the beautiful Japanese fabric that’s coming out lately – but we are a little overwhelmed by … Continue reading

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