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These simple farmhouse style pot holders are beautiful! They’re also easy to sew. Farmhouse on Boone has a tutorial showing how to make some. Finished dimensions are approximately 9″ x 9″, big enough to protect your hands even when pulling… Read more ... 
A simple fabric headband like this one is easy to sew, and you probably already have everything on hand to make one. Or a dozen, because these headbands are so quick and easy to make you’ll have a hard time… Read more ... 
Nothing beats a sundress for a fun summer outfit! And Melly Sews shows how you can easily sew your own shirred sundress. The shirred bodice is made with elastic thread and is stretchy for an easy fit. Sewing the shirring… Read more ... 
When you’re looking to make your desk or office space look cute, don’t overlook your mouse pad! You can replace a plain mouse pad with a cute new fabric mouse pad. There’s a sewing tutorial and free pattern you can… Read more ... 
A small fabric box is perfect for organizing small things! Random office supplies look cute in a fabric box. Small toys look organized and cleaned up when sorted into a small fabric box. Even toiletries can be containerized easily with… Read more ... 
Read a recipe or watch a video on your iPad hands free with a fabric iPad stand! Just prop your tablet or iPad on the pillow stand and you can easily see the screen without having to hold it in… Read more ... 
Sew a cute new key fob to help keep up with your keys! It’s super easy and only takes about 15 minutes. Positively Splendid has a tutorial showing how to make them. These fabric key fobs are great gifts.… Read more ... 
This fold over cross body bag is perfect for travel or being on the go. Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one for yourself. The cross body style lets you carry the bag… Read more ... 
Stitch up an adorable felt llama for your Christmas tree! This felt llama Christmas ornament by Sew Simple Home is a fun little project. It’s all hand sewing, so no need for a sewing machine for this project. You could… Read more ... 
Sew yourself a cute new peplum top with a free sewing pattern! The short sleeved peplum top makes a blouse that pairs well with jeans to make a cute fun outfit. The flutter sleeves and the peplum give it a… Read more ... 
Sew a triangle wedge pillow to lean against when reading in bed. The triangle shape is also good for elevating the head while sleeping, to help keep with respiratory issues. The angle of the wedge allows you to create either… Read more ... 
Enjoy a pint of your favorite ice cream without freezing your fingers off! This DIY ice cream pint cozy is a quick project you can sew up in an afternoon – and then reward yourself for a job well done… Read more ... 
Knotted corners are a fun detail on these pillow covers! And making them from different fabrics on the front and back adds even more punch. They’re cute made from prints but they’d also be quite striking made from solids. See… Read more ... 
Stitch up a pretty bowl full of lemons and limes with this free sewing pattern! The Yellow Birdhouse has a free pattern for making these adorable lemons and limes from felt. The pattern includes a full lemon or line as… Read more ... 
A table runner is an easy way to change up the look of a room! They store small and you can change them out for the seasons – or just your mood. Heather Handmade has an easy sewing tutorial showing… Read more ...