Author Archives: destashification

Witch in a Cauldron – Halloween Destashification Style

Posted on October 14, 2013 by destashification

How does one know that they have too much stuff? A.  The crew from “Hoarders, Buried Alive” is knocking on the front door. B.  You see a 5 foot tall,  $350 “Witch in a Cauldron” at a National Craft Chain … Continue reading →

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Waffle Scarf: Stash Couture from Simple Knitting Stitches

Posted on October 13, 2013 by destashification

College 2000 miles north requires a scarf. Fall descends quickly in the far north.  Temperatures there required the scarf be completed immediately, so fine yarn and lace patterns were not considered. As dictated by fashion at the college -the only … Continue reading →

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Scrap Bag Bag Tutorial. Part 5: Securing lining to Bag.

Posted on October 4, 2013 by destashification

The bag sits nicely.  The zipper works well. It just needs a lining. Which is already constructed – it just needs to be secured to the inside of the Bag! Holding lining still inside-out, place it into outer bag. The … Continue reading →

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Tutorial for Scrap Bag Bag. Part 4: Lining and Curved Seams

Posted on October 4, 2013 by destashification

The two major outer pieces have been sewn.  Now time to sew the lining – and that all important curved seam. Lining:  Lining Sides and Base:  Matching Centerpoint notches, sew lining Sides to lining Base using 1/2″ seam allowance RIGHT … Continue reading →

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Tutorial for Scrap Bag Bag. Part 3: Top, Zipper and Ends

Posted on October 4, 2013 by destashification

A large Oval Object occupies a substantial percentage of the floor/couch/bed….so quickly onto the the other major piece. Top: Fold and press 1/2″ of long straight edge of Top FABRIC pieces. Trim 3/4″ from long straight edge of the two … Continue reading →

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Tutorial for Scrap Bag Bag. Part 2: Pockets, Handles, Sides and Base.

Posted on October 4, 2013 by destashification

All pieces, batting and lining have been cut out. Pockets have been “topped” with a contrast fabric….let the sewing begin. Sorry.  The sewing has to wait – just a bit longer.  Fusing comes first. Following manufacturer’s instructions, fuse the batting … Continue reading →

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Tutorial for the Scrap Bag Bag. Part 1: Pattern and Cutting

Posted on October 2, 2013 by destashification

The Scrap Bag Bag is a perfect overnight bag – fun, roomy, zippered closures, lightweight – and sews up quickly using Stash Fabrics. Today’s post is the tutorial for sewing these fun and functional Destashification bags. Materials: Fabrics – A … Continue reading →

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Even Simpler Secure Luggage Tags

Posted on September 23, 2013 by destashification

Secure and Simple:  The best type of Luggage Tag! Because the tag is made to hang closed, your personal information is not available while traveling! All that is required for this very simple (and secure) luggage tag is: Fabric Scrap … Continue reading →

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Luggage Tags: Stash Couture and Secure

Posted on September 23, 2013 by destashification

Travel and security seem almost synonymous anymore. Yet it was surprising to learn that all those beautiful open-faced fabric luggage tags are of concern as they show personal information. So today’s post is a tutorial for making secure fabric luggage … Continue reading →

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Dorm Room Pillows

Posted on September 21, 2013 by destashification

“I’ve decided to change the colors of my room.” Words that make every Destashifying Mother smile and head to the sewing room. “No more purple and teal.   I think I want blue and yellow.  Send me my blue comforter … Continue reading →

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