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What's New at SavvySeams.com

September 18th, 2005 - Just switched website hosting companies. If anything seems out of place, just check back in a day or so and it should be fixed!

July 29th, 2005 - Experiment Shop and Sample Sale - check out savvyseams.etsy.com for some unique savvyseams.com handmade bags and accessories.

July 4th, 2005 - SavvySeams.com is on Summer Vacation! - There will be new patterns coming in the fall. What's in the workshop? A set of a simple camera case with matching lens case, a trunk bag for your bike, and how to resize larger t-shirts into more form-fitting ones.

5/15/05 - New pattern: Mini MP3 Player Case. This is the latest addition to the gadget cases and cozies line, designed to fit an iPod mini.

5/5/05 - New tutorial: How to Make Curtains in an Evening. Basic instructions for someone new to sewing, with a little twist for those who have more experience under their belt. It's easy to make curtains for one window in under an hour, and curtains for a whole room or even an entire apartment in an evening.

4/30/05 - Now with grids! All of the patterns have been revised on a gridded background, to make it easy to ensure they've been printed correctly. Other changes have been made for clarity.

4/16/05 - Newsletter / mailing list is here. Be the first to know when new patterns are released. See how to subscribe via email or RSS feed.

4/8/05 - SavvySeams.com gets a makeover. The new website design will make updates much easier for me, which means more new patterns for you :)

3/15/05 - the MP3 player #1 felt/fleece case pattern has been updated to better fit around the screen and wheel of the iPod device.

2/15/05 - New project: Recycle your favorite old t-shirt into a crafty throw pillow

1/23/05 - A new messenger bag pattern - the Choose Your Own Adventure Bag.

1/22/05 - Four new techniques tutorials added -- how to: sew a double welt pocket; make bias tape; make rattail cord; and sew a button with a thread shank.

12/12/04 - New pattern added: the Panelled Lunchbag.

11/21/04 - The site has been revamped. I'll be adding more projects and patterns in December. Stayed tuned!

10/31/04 - New Pattern: A Super Cute Mini Duffel Bag.

10/30/04 - Lots of new resources links and the buttons are here!

10/21/04 - New Pattern: Felt and Fleece iPod Case (designed for the 4G iPods, can be modified for other versions)

10/20/04 - New Patterns: Fabric iPod Case (designed for the 4G iPods, can be modified for other versions) and Felt and Fleece Rio Karma Case.

10/16/04 - I've decided to put SavvySeams.com under a Creative Commons License. For more about this, see About SavvySeams.

10/8/04 - New in Patterns: How to Recycle Jeans into a Skirt - My take on this popular project makes use of 4 panels for an A-line style.

10/4/04 - The instructions for the Tudor Rose Purse are finally up. This purse is a compliment-generator working overtime. I hope someone gets a chance to try this pattern out soon -- let me know if it's you!

10/3/04 - Grand Opening! Thanks for visiting and please take the time to explore the site. Any comments/suggestions are welcome. Email info@savvyseams.com.