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    One Year!

    One Year It’s been one year – 365 days that 3ten.ca has been up and running. You are all to thank, web surfers, recipe tasters and sewing triers! Over 70 posts, over 7000 page views and over 4000 visit – here are some of the top posts! Above you’ll find my very own recipe – Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies – make them, eat them, love them! Project The DIY: Barn Door is a Pinterest hit! I love the idea of not only making something, but…

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    Tutorial: Reversible Bag

    Reversible Bag Have some fun fabric? Want a cute new summer or fall bag? Try this tutorial – it’s easy, just so long as you follow all the steps. I used the tutorial by very purple person, but I have a few comments, so be sure to keep reading. First, chose some fabrics that complement each other – they don’t need to be matchy-matchy, but they should look good together. Also, if one of your fabrics is flimsy, like the jersey I’m using, then pair…

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    Tutorial: Snap Infinity Scarf

    Snap Infinity Scarf Such a versatile look for spring and summer, especially if you use light weight fabric, like this jersey knit. This fabric is so fun – I purchased it on my trip last October to LA…heading to LA yourself – check out my tips on the fashion district!! So, this scarf is a snap infinity scarf – you’ll need a piece of fabric that is 56 inches by 56 inches, 11 no sew snaps, thread and your sewing machine or serger (or both!).…

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    Tutorial: Burp Cloth

    Baby?!  No, not me…2 of my bosses are having boys.  One had his last week – happy and healthy, and the other is due in about 2 months.  What could be better than homemade a burp cloth as a little welcome gift?  They are precious, soft, and always needed! What You Need 0.6 of a meter of cotton 0.6 of a meter of backing machine matching thread iron ironing board scissors pins First, select some fabric.  I like to make a set out of 3…

  • Ribbing Headband: 3ten.ca
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    Tutorial: Headbands out of Ribbing/Bias Tape

    Headbands out of ribbing/bias tape – such a fun, sporty project! Headbands are one of my favourite things – the problem?  I have a big head, so most are rather tight and uncomfortable.  My solution?  Unique headbands made out of ribbing and bias tape! The fabric Two types of ribbing and bias tape I’ve already made. First, measure your head – mine is just about 24 inches where I would like the headband to sit.  Next, measure how much ribbing or bias tape it will…