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Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can create bold, colorful flower pillows inspired by Merrimekko. She has used Merimekko designs in other home decor projects, like decoupage benches and Christmas decorations. Now she’s got pillows inspired by a… Read more ... 
Glitter and clear vinyl make a sparkly pencil pouch with a mermaid vibe! Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to sew her clear vinyl glitter pencil pouch. So cute for back to school! Tweens would love this – though… Read more ... 
Matching scraps can be easily turned into a cute set of fabric cards for a memory game. Damjana at www.applegreencottage.com has made a great fabric memory game set that can turn into a cute diy birthday present for children and… Read more ... 
This Santa or gnome hanging towel would be a cute Christmas accent for your kitchen! Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how to make him. His hat wraps around an oven door or towel rod and the gathered… Read more ... 
This cute and sturdy tote makes it easy to carry your books to and from the library! I’ve got a tutorial over at Orange Bettie showing how to make it. The lined bag has boxed corners and a pocket on… Read more ... 
Sew a hooded towel for baby to wrap up in after bath time! Beginner Sewing Projects has a tutorial showing how. It’s an easy project made from a bath towel and a hand towel. You can customize them by changing… Read more ... 
This wrap skirt is so pretty – and you can make it with just one seam! Heather from Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how. Not only is it easy to make, the sizing is adjustable so it’ll still fit… Read more ... 
This little wristlet is great for when you need to carry the essentials but don’t want to lug around a big bag. JoAnn Harvey has a video showing how you can sew it. A clear pocket on the front holds… Read more ... 
Wide leg pants, or palazzo pants, look elegant and dressy while also being super comfortable. I especially like wearing wide leg pants in the summertime! Mayra from So Sew Easy has a free pattern you can use to sew your… Read more ... 
These finger puppets are quick and easy to sew! Finger puppets are a great addition to fun kids songs like Baby Shark … and whose kid doesn’t love Baby Shark?! You can get a free pattern and tutorial at Felt… Read more ... 
Sew a Waldorf style doll that’s perfect for toddlers to hold and cuddle! from The Tiptoe Fairy has a tutorial showing how to make a Swaddle Baby doll. The soft doll is swaddled up in a blanket, so there’s no… Read more ... .JPG "Sewing tutorial: Yarn tied blanket")
Learn to make an easy yarn tie quilt or blanket, a quick and simple alternative to hand quilting. Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom shows how to make one. You can make your tie blanket lightweight for summer or… Read more ... 
These DIY hair bows by Damjana at www.applegreencottage.com are simple to sew and might well become your kids’ favorite hair accessories! Check out the tutorial , get the scrap bin out and make tons of sweet little hair bows!
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Sew a fabric wallet that can turn into a shopping tote! It’s perfect for those times when you’re out and realize you forgot your reusable fabric totes, but don’t want to bring home another single-use plastic sack from the… Read more ... 
These felt dress form ornaments are simply adorable! They’d be cute on a Christmas tree, or just decorating your sewing space year round! Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial and a free pattern you can use to make them. … Read more ...