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Tag Archives: leather
Simple Tips For Sewing With Leather
Sewing with leather on your home sewing machine is totally possible. There is absolutely no reason to fear leather. As long as you remember to make a few adjustments to your regular sewing, you’ll be sewing leather projects like chic bucket … Continue reading
Get Rodeo Ready with this DIY Western Inspired Upcycled Belt Bracelet
Every June, my sleepy little community comes alive when the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show comes to town. 4-H and FFA kids finally get to show their animals after walking them around town for months, the carnival arrives, the parade winds down Main Street … Continue reading
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Tagged accessories, DIY, fashion, leather, leather bracelet, recycling, Refashion, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling
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Refashion Runway: And the Winner of the Leather Challenge Is……..
One of the most satisfying things about being a teacher is helping a child try something new and difficult, and being a part of the joy they experience when they succeed. Watching our contestants change the way they felt about … Continue reading
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Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, leather, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Refashion Runway, Sewing, Thrifting, upcycling
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Refashion Runway: Leather Sewalongs
Talk about some team spirit! Molly sewed along with us again to make a leather vest in support of her local football team. Here is what she had to say: “The biggest challenge yet … sewing on leather!!! Needed to … Continue reading
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Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, leather, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Refashion Runway, Sewing, Thrifting, upcycling
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Time to Vote! Refashion Runway: The Leather Challenge
I love this leather cuff from Think Geek. (Hint, hint) Not only is it leather, but it is precisely WHY I get up at 4:45 each morning. *** This week, the five remaining competitors took those words to heart and … Continue reading
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Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, leather, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Refashion Runway, Sewing, Thrifting, upcycling
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Refashion Runway: And The Winner of the Peplum Challenge is…..
Before I announce the winner, I would just like to say that all of the seamstresses were very brave this week, they all stepped out of the box, tried something new and created some beautiful peplums for us. Congratulations to … Continue reading
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Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, leather, peplum, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Refashion Runway, Sewing, Thrifting, upcycling
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