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Cutting mats, by their very nature, take a lot of abuse. The self healing surface is made to take the cuts of a rotary blade as slices through your fabric, but after a time even the self healing surface starts… Read more ... 
Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shows how can sew a ribbon tag lovey for a baby gift. Use a soft fabric like Minky or Cuddle fleece so it’s soft for baby to hold. The ribbon loops around the edges… Read more ... 
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can make a unicorn costume – and it’s not even difficult! She uses a leotard and tights for the unicorn body, and makes some simple faux fur cuffs to… Read more ... 
“Cut it out!” is a phrase that’s usually spoken in frustration, but this embroidery pattern puts the phrase in a much happier context. Becky from The Crafting Chicks turns it into a sewing phrase when she adds a pair of… Read more ... 
Claire from Pillar Box Blue created this patchwork blanket from 3-4 wool sweaters. And look what she used for the binding! Recycled jeans waistbands! She’s got a tutorial showing how she made it. The wool makes a warm blanket and… Read more ... 
You don’t have to be a crazy cat lady to appreciate the cuteness of this kitty wallet. Choly Knight from Sew Desu Ne? has a free sewing pattern for making it! The inside has spots to hold credit cards and… Read more ... 
We all know that Ugly Christmas Sweaters are a thing. But Ugly Halloween Sweaters? They should be a thing, too. There’s plenty to be found at thrift stores, but of course you can DIY your own. Abby from Sew Much … Read more ... 
Tamara Tripodi shares a tutorial at Therm O Web for making this adorable owl dress! It has a cute owl face and a twirly skirt that little girls are sure to love! It’s easy to make if you start with… Read more ... 
These hanging fabric pockets provide extra storage for small items. Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for making them. It’s a fat quarter friendly project – each pocket takes just 2 fat quarters! Chalkcloth sewn to the front… Read more ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes created this adorable Web BnB hoop art, and she’s sharing the free pattern over at Eighteen 25! It’s made from applique and simple embroidery. The design is so cute for Halloween and the black lace trim… Read more ... 
Mayra from So Sew Easy has a tutorial and free pattern for making this mini backpack coin purse. It looks complicated, but it’s actually an easy pattern. You can make one in just an hour! A loop and a swivel… Read more ... 
It’s good to have a go-to gift to make for baby showers. The Best Bib from Bite Sized Biggie is a great go-to gift, and the pattern is free! It’s big enough to keep messes off even an older baby,… Read more ... 
These skinny fabric bows make the cutest hair accessories! Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows how you can sew these sweet little fabric bows. They’re a cute way to use your scraps. Add them to hair clips or headbands!
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I have 5 black cats at my house, so this black cat zip pouch by Alicia from Sew What Alicia is giving me all the smiles! I love how his little eyes are cut to the side like he’s up… Read more ... 
Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can sew your scraps into these cool fabric wrap bracelets. The long skinny bracelets wrap around the wrist several times and have a swivel hook closure. The hardware makes an interesting and easy… Read more ...