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If you’ve ever purchased fabrics or linens from thrift stores or estate sales, then you know about that “vintage fabric smell.” Sometimes a good washing will get that smell out, but sometimes the smell lingers even after its been washed.… Read more ... 
This little baby sea turtle costume is the cutest!! Cathi from Scratch and Stitch made it, and she’s got a tutorial showing how! She starts with a green footed pajama (smart!) and then creates the sea turtle’s shell and arms… Read more ... 
See how easy it is to create Halloween and autumn decor for your home! Angel from Fleece Fun shares a tutorial at U Create showing how to make these soft fabric pumpkins from Minky. They’re quick and easy to sew… Read more ... 
Sew a scrap of knit into an adorable fabric bow headband for your favorite little girl! Create Kids Couture has a tutorial showing how. The big bow is the perfect girly girl accessory to any outfit, and the knit headband… Read more ... 
These fabric apples and pears are perfect for autumn decorating, especially when you make them out of tweeds and flannels! I’ve got a free pattern and tutorial for you over at Bombshell Bling. I used a mix of osnaburg, flannel,… Read more ... 
Do you ever see vintage handkerchiefs at antique malls or estate sales, and think they’re so cute but don’t know what to do with them? Especially if they’re damaged in some way. Jessica from Cutesy Crafts shares a tutorial at… Read more ... 
Use your fabric scraps to make this cute bat applique Halloween t-shirt! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial and free applique pattern. You can use your scraps to build the bat designs! Use them to embellish a t-shirt you… Read more ... 
Brandy from Gluesticks shows how you can sew a diaper pouch that’s perfect for new parents! The little pouch is easy to toss in a diaper bag, tote, or backpack and has just enough room to hold a few diapers,… Read more ... 
Gift cards make great gifts (especially for teens!) but wrapping them can be a challenge. Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can make this curvy fabric envelope that’s perfect for gifting a gift card! It’s easy to make and… Read more ... 
Shelly from Coral & Co. shares a tutorial for making this fun Halloween pumpkin! She includes a free pattern for the pumpkin applique. I’m loving the mix of the black and white gingham (so modern and yet so perfect for… Read more ... 
If you want to sew for boys, you can’t beat a basic t-shirt. It’s easy to sew and a great style for boys to wear. Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free sewing pattern. Her free t-shirt pattern includes… Read more ... 
We’re all a little batty sometimes, don’t you think? Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern for this whimsical Halloween embroidery hoop art. It’s a quick Halloween stitching project that would be so cute on a gallery wall or… Read more ... 
A curved waistband is a nice feature on a pair of pants. It hugs to our curves and the stretch of the bias is more comfortable to wear. Not all sewing patterns have a curved waistband, though. Katie from Sew… Read more ... 
This spider skirt is perfect to wear to Halloween parties and activities! It’s fun for Halloween without the fuss of dressing up in a full costume! Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can make one. It’s easy, made from… Read more ... 
This phone wallet organizer will help keep your phone and sunglasses from getting scratched when they’re in your purse. You can find a free pattern and tutorial at So Sew Easy. It’s an easy project you can sew in about… Read more ...