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You don’t have to know how to knit or crochet to make your own sweater. You can SEW a sweater! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a great tutorial showing how you can use sweater knit fabric to sew your… Read more ... 
Gina Michele shows how you can sew a burp cloth that’s contoured to fit around your neck. It makes a great gift for new parents! I don’t think you can have too many burp cloths when you’ve got a baby… Read more ... 
Have you seen the loop yarn that’s hit the craft stores lately? Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can use that loop yarn to trim a fleece blanket. When you think about it, the thicky loopy yarn really… Read more ... 
I loooove the scalloped edges on this placemat! The scallops lend a sweet vintage charm and the contrast of the binding really shows them off. Deonn from Quiltscapes has a tutorial showing how to finish scalloped edges with bias binding. … Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist has a tutorial showing how you can sew a yoga mat bag. Her mat bag is made with closed ends and a zipper down a long side, making it easier to get the mat inside… Read more ... 
While I’m no hoarder and I’m pretty good at giving a good clean-out to most rooms of my house, my sewing room is my Kryptonite. But even your sewing space needs a good tidying up now and then. Melisa from… Read more ... 
Do you save your tiniest fabric scraps as obsessively as I do? I have bins full of them! Here’s a fun idea to use them up. Jen from Sew Fun shows how to sew them into fabric coasters she calls… Read more ... 
Gina Michele shows how you can sew a knotted baby hat. It’s quick and easy, and oh so cute! It takes just a few seams and some soft knit fabric. Make one – or several – from soft knit fabric… Read more ... 
What do you do when you can’t find the perfect duvet cover to finish off your bedroom? If you have basic sewing skills, you can make your own! Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can make a duvet… Read more ... 
Dana from Made Everyday shows how you can make a simple half apron with a pocket. They’re fun to make, whether you’re beginner or a more confident sewist. In fact, aprons like this make a great first sewing project as… Read more ... 
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew a fabric lanyard or pet leash. You’ll need long skinny strips of fabric, which this a perfect project for using up scraps of fabric left over after quilting a quilt. … Read more ... 
Know someone who loves reading? This stacked hearts bookmark would make a sweet Valentine’s gift for them! Or make one for yourself to celebrate your own love of reading! Donna Herron has a tutorial showing how to make it. Each… Read more ... 
Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can join the ends of elastic without adding bulk. Because who likes having a little lump in their waistband where the elastic ends get joined? This method creates a smooth finish that’s… Read more ... 
This purse organizer has all the pockets you need to keep all those small items in your purse easy to find. You can move it from purse to purse so it’s easy to switch bags. You can make one from… Read more ... 
These scrap fabric tassels make fun Boho style zipper pulls! Add them to bags to add an unexpected pop of color and texture. Sonia Spence has a tutorial showing how you can make them from your scrap fabrics. What a… Read more ...