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Zip-On Tool Caddy

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For my latest project I wanted a tool bag that you could hang on the back of the chair. I find that in the Sewing classroom tools can end up all over the place, and tripping over them is not a fun experience.

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I decided to make a simple tote that you could zip on and off of the chair. It was super simple and after making it I found the tote had a lot more uses than expected!

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I works perfectly on the back of a chair, just like I wanted! It even fits nicely on the back of student desk chairs.

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It’s also great for toiletries. Especially, when traveling.

I absolutely love it! Sewing instructions and pattern coming soon!

Pencil Pouch Instructions

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Who doesn’t love a great little clutch pouch? Here is a tutorial for a quick and easy pencil pouch.

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You can make two pouches with just 1/4 yard of fabric. It is also a great way to use that scrap fabric that you may have laying around the house.

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TWO OPTIONS:

There are two tutorial options of the pouch available.

Option 1: The “Easy” option has a standard zipper installation and raw edges inside the bag. Difficulty level 3/10. You need to know how to use a zipper foot. The project also has lining and interfacing.

Easy Pencil Pouch Instructions

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Option 2: The regular tutorial provides options for a decorative zipper as well as detailed instructions for hidden and bound seams. Difficulty level 4/10.

Pencil Pouch Instructions with Options

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Happy Sewing!

Pig Plush Pattern & Instructions

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The Pig Plush pattern and instructions are finally ready!

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They are cute and cuddly! With awesome little tails.

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The pattern comes with two different sizes so you can choose the size that best suits you.

The smaller plush stands 5 – 6 inches tall and the larger 7- 8 inches. The size varies a bit depending on the stretch of your fabric and how much you fill your plush.

Pig Plush Pattern and Instructions

Adorable Plush Pig

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A few months ago I made a Panda Plush and just loved it! So, over the holiday break I worked on a few more. My favorite is this adorable Plush Pig. I haven’t chosen a name for her yet, but I think she needs one.

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She is the same shape as the panda, but without a center stripe.

I also changed the shape of the arm pieces.

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The panda had long arms, and they worked great. However, on the pig, they just looked odd. So, she has delicate round arms and legs.

No pig would be complete without an sweet curly tail!

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How cute! It was a bit tricky getting the curled shape, but totally worth it.

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I had constructed the whole pig, and she was cute, but I felt like something was missing. She had a cute tail, sweet pink ears, but she needed something else. So, I added the bow and eyelashes, giving her a more feminine look.

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The plush could definitely be constructed without these touches, but I think it adds a little something extra that gives her personality!

I think this Precious Pig is my favorite plush to date! I am currently working on the pattern and instructions and hope to have them available to post in the future.