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This overblouse top is great for a fall wardrobe, as you’re transitioning from warm summer weather to the cooler fall and winter days. You can wear it as a buttoned up top, or as a jacket over a tank or… Read more ... 
I’m always surprised at how hard it is to find the perfect curtains! But if you know how to sew (even just as a beginner), you can make your own. Farmhouse on Boone shows how you can sew your own… Read more ... 
Sew an adorable black cat softie for Halloween! The Crafting Nook has a tutorial and free pattern you can use to stitch up a cute black cat from felt. But cats aren’t only for Halloween, so you could also just… Read more ... 
If you are like me you want to use up every bit of your soap and not let even those little bits go to waste. Then I have the perfect easy sewing solution to make your own easy sew soap… Read more ... 
Broken zippers are no fun! And replacing a broken zipper 
can be a pain. But if it’s just a matter of a broken zipper pull, that’s an easy fix. Heather Handmade shows how to replace a zipper pull and the… Read more ... 
Sew an adorable boxy drawstring bag from fat quarters! This cute drawstring ditty bag by Sew Can She is a fat quarter friendly project. Finished dimensions are approximately 9″ tall and 6″ x 8″ at the bottom of the bag. … Read more ... 
Placemats are a great beginner sewing project. They’re easy to sew using only straight seams. Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how you can sew a placemat. Each placemat takes 1/2 yard of fabric plus interfacing. You can make a… Read more ... 
If you’re a Star Wars fan, you’ll love this DIY R2DS skirt that Homemade Heather made for herself. It’s a simple gathered skirt, made into a favorite Star Wars character by adding felt applique accents. And she’s got a tutorial… Read more ... 
Don’t be satisfied with just ok potatoes from the microwave or half an hour or more from the oven! Make delicious and soft potatoes with this easy sew microwave potato bag. Once you make this potato bag and use it… Read more ... 
Sew a cute girls skirt with layers of ruffles! The elastic waist skirt is not hard to sew, and is super twirly with the tiered ruffles. Head over to I Can Sew This for a tutorial showing how to make… Read more ... 
A gathered skirt is a pretty addition to any wardrobe. It goes as dressy or as casual as you like, and can be worn all year round. Heather Handmade shows how you can sew a gathered skirt that has a… Read more ... 
If you are like me you are always in need of more storage. Don’t just leave it up to plastic ugly containers! Make your own cute fabric hanging storage baskets that are much more functional and adorable. Beginner Sewing Projects … Read more ... 
Sew a pretty little quilted pouch from mini charm squares
! Chez Vies has a tutorial and video showing how . Use purchased mini charm squares to make this adorable little pouch, or do some scrapbusting and cut the 2.5″… Read more ... 
This chalkboard fabric pencil pouch is so cute for back to school time! It would make a fun present for a new teacher. Polka Dot Chair has a tutorial showing how you can make one. The chalkboard fabric 
makes it… Read more ... 
Looking to update those old pillows in the living or media room? Here’s an easy solution that doesn’t include buying new pillows. Just cover your old pillows with new seasonal fabric for a fraction of the cost! Beginner Sewing Projects … Read more ...