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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 ... 
Sew a little lip balm
holder you can attach to a keychain, lanyard, or backpack! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how. It’s a quick little project to sew and can be made from… Read more ... 
Know what makes the perfect dress even better?? POCKETS. If you sew your own clothes, you can easily add them in while you’re making them But you can add pockets to ready-to-wear dresses or skirts, too. Beth from The Renegade… Read more ... 
This DIY pin cushion has a secret… it will actually SHARPEN your pins as you use it! And it has a handy wrist strap for easy reach when sewing. Check out the blog post by The Crafty Gentleman for a… Read more ... 
See how you can sew an easy pencil pouch that’s perfect for back-to-school time! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair. It’s easy to personalize by simply using a fabric that suits your child’s interests.… Read more ... 
Earning a patch in scouts (Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts) is a proud moment for kids, and for the parents too. Those patches are a reminder of work they’ve done and experiences they’ve had in their scouting program. But once… Read more ... 
Learn how to sew a circle skirt with any fabric, including small cuts or one-way prints, with this little trick! Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares a tutorial and a free pattern in 34 sizes. Circle skirts are easy to sew and… Read more ... 
This stack of mini pumpkins makes a great pincushion – or a pretty fall home accent! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can make one. You can use the different levels and sections of the pumpkins to organize… Read more ... 
I love a full skirt to dress up a simple t-shirt while still being super comfortable. What I don’t like, though, are all those gathers around my waist. They’re just not that flattering on me. Autumn from It’s Always Autumn… Read more ... 
Make this adorable hourglass mini quilt to hang on your wall! Shelly from Coral & Co. has a tutorial showing how. She used her Cricut Maker to quickly cut all the pieces she needed. The finished quilt is so pretty… Read more ... 
This race track play mat makes playing cars that much more fun! And it’s double sided so you can turn it over for a different race track setting. Cami from Gluesticks shows how you can make one for your favorite… Read more ...