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Have laptop will travel, except of course if your battery is dead (hint hint) mine does not re-charge so the mobility aspect of a laptop is not really there , unless I find a PowerPoint of course. It’s a pretty… Read more ... 
Welcome Halloween to your house with these cute scrappy reversible Halloween table mats! Make them in any size to dress up a plain table anywhere in your house. The double sided placemats have one side pieced from strips of Halloween… Read more ... 
Sew a trick or treat bag to hold your Halloween haul! Heather from Heather Handmade shows how to sew a DIY trick or treat bag that’s big and sturdy enough to hold a lot of Halloween candy. It’s an… Read more ... 
Fabric pumpkins are a fun way to decorate for fall! You can make your own DIY fabric pumpkins in any color to match your decor. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how to make cute fabric pumpkins from knit fabric. Her… Read more ... 
Never lose your dice again with the help of this DIY dice bag! Helen from Hellosewing will show you how to make a dice bag by using her free pattern. It doesn’t have any complex pockets or compartments, instead, it… Read more ... 
This lovely potholder is the perfect way to feature your delightful Christmas food dishes. It also makes a wonderful hostess gift! Little House Living has a tutorial with a free sewing pattern you can download to make one.
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Wide leg pants, sometimes called Palazzo pants, are a wardrobe classic that never go out of style. Breezy and elegant, they also elongate your figure. So Sew Easy has a free pattern you can use to sew a pair of… Read more ... 
A beginner’s guide to upcycling fabric. This book focuses on sewing with sheets. Learn how and what to sew with a bed sheet! Re-purpose, reuse and recycle your unused bed sheets into curtains, clothing, decor and so much more! You… Read more ... 
How fun are these matching mommy and me nightgowns for Christmas? Emily at Life Sew Savory created them for her and her daughter, and she’s sharing the pattern for free on her blog. I think this is such a cute… Read more ... 
Clear vinyl zipper bags like this one are great for organizing! Whether it’s your sewing supplies, your toiletries, or even your kids’ small toys, these bags can help keep things organized and easy to find! So Sew Easy has a … Read more ... 
Rudolph the reindeer is so beatiuful and original christmas decoration. He is funny, witty, funny and incredibly charming. I love him, or rather anyone who sees it goes crazy for him!
With this tutorial you will create the reindeer, pullover,… Read more ... 
What better way to practice shapes than with dinosaurs and fun colors? Sew this dinosaur shape matching pattern up as a stand alone game or as a quiet book page! Alicia at Felt With Love Designs shows how she made … Read more ... 
Getting started sewing requires some basic sewing tools
. Obviously, you’ll need a sewing machine but there are other tools you’ll need, too. But as a beginner, it can be tough to know what you need right now and what… Read more ... 
This winter decorate your Christmas tree with some modern felt ornaments! These decorations are easy to make and will give your tree a Scandinavian vibe. Ohoh Deco shows how you can make them! You only need a few simple… Read more ... 
Zipper the wrong length for your project? No problem! You can use zipper tabs to shorten or lengthen a zipper. Zipper tabs also create a pretty finish for your project. Easy Peasy Creative shows how to create zipper tabs, with… Read more ...