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This easy journal bookmark holds a pen, pencil, or three. It’s easy to sew from scrap fabric! Danielle from DIY Danielle has a tutorial showing how you can make one. Attach it to a brand new journal and it’s the… Read more ... 
Create cute felt ornaments to hang on a spooky Halloween tree! Felt With Love Designs has free patterns to create a witch, spider, and ghost ornament. They’d also be cute embellishments for a Halloween wreath! They’re quick to sew, and… Read more ... 
It’s so much fun to sew for a new baby! Glenis from Gee’s Projects has a free pattern to sew this lovely quilted baby bib that would make a great gift for new parents. The bib is big enough to… Read more ... 
It’s no fun when a top fits a little too snug! I’m always tugging it this way or that, trying to get it to lay smooth. Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a solution for that. She adds contrast fabric panels… Read more ... 
If you want to finish off a lining or a cuff, stitching in the ditch is your friend. If you’ve never tried this technique before, you’ll love it for creating a clean finish in a short amount of time! Melissa… Read more ... 
Create an easy ghost Halloween costume with this tutorial by Heather Handmade! The sheer ghost cape can be worn over regular clothes, making this a great last minute costume! Add a fake chain around the neck for a ghostly accessory.… Read more ... 
Receiving blankets make great gifts for new parents, and if you know how to sew you can make them yourself. Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom has a tutorial showing how to sew a simple receiving blanket. You can… Read more ... 
Attention all cat lovers! This cat-shaped neck pillow is perfect for travelling in comfort and fun style! Lisa from Cucicucicoo has a free pattern and sewing tutorial. The FREE pattern has two sizes, a carry strap, and cat features (tail,… Read more ... 
This mermaid tail skirt is so cute for little girls! Heather from Heather Handmade has a great tutorial showing how you can make one. Who wouldn’t love pretending to be a mermaid in one of these fun skirts? They’re lll… Read more ... 
See how to cover up stains or just punch up the look of a plain tee with fun pockets! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has 3 free template styles to download and sew with a full tutorial. It’s a quick, easy… Read more ... 
Clear elastic is often used when sewing knits when you need to keep your fabric from stretching. The thin elastic stabilizes the seam while still allowing it to stretch. Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew clear… Read more ... 
AppleGreen Cottage has done it again with another super easy how-to. Check out the easiest DIY tutu skirt you can make NOW! (and get a Halloween accessory you can use for years, too!). You can make it in any size… Read more ... 
Happiest Camper Homestead shows how you can sew these easy fabric jar openers. They make great gifts, and they’re fast to sew! They’re also a great scrapbusting project, so pull out your scrap bin and sew up a stack of… Read more ... 
DIY your own felt bat mask with this easy sewing pattern! Felt With Love Designs has a free pattern and tutorial for you. The little heart nose is so cute! It’s easy to sew with hand stitches. Or, make a… Read more ... 
This crossbody purse is both cute and practical! Chelsea at Sew Simple Home has a tutorial showing how you can sew it. It’s roomy enough for all the stuff you need to carry around, and it’ has an adjustable crossbody… Read more ...