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Create a special hideaway for your cats with this cat bed tutorial by Swoodson Says. The DIY cat bed is made as a fabric cube with a hole in the front for kitty to enter. The bottom is a… Read more ... 
A flannel throw blanket is the perfect lightweight blanket to snuggle under while reading a book or watching TV. It’s easy to sew and makes a great handmade gift. Heather Handmade shows how with an easy sewing tutorial. This is… Read more ... 
Children remember the times you made a life event special – and losing a tooth is one of those. This free tooth fairy pillow pattern from Hellosewing will enable you to make this DIY tooth fairy pillow that will be… Read more ... 
Though they may all look the same at first glance, there are some very important differences in types of sewing machine needles
. And if you use the wrong one for your project, you may end up with any number… Read more ... 
This felt heart softie is a fun project that kids can sew. It’s a free pattern by Sew a Softie designed to be easy for kids to make. Stephanie Dancing Heart has long fancy eyelashes and . It uses a… Read more ... 
Clipping and notching curves… every sewing pattern or tutorial will tell you do it. But do you know how? And why it’s important? (Hint: It makes your curves nice and smooth when you turn them right side out.) Heather Handmade … Read more ... 
Get a better night’s rest with a sleep mask to help block out the light. Chelsea at Sew Simple Home has a free pattern you can use to sew your own DIY sleep mask. It’s a great project for using… Read more ... 
It’s easy to sew your own DIY twisted headband! All you need is some knit fabric and a sewing machine. Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing 2 ways to make a twisted headband – one has two pieces of knit… Read more ... 
This loose fit cowl neck sweater is just what you need for a stylish winter look. You can make one for yourself, and it doesn’t require any knitting. Mayra at So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern you can… Read more ... 
Pants a little too short? Heather Handmade shows how you can lengthen pants using a bias tape hem. By using bias tape to sew the hem, you can use that fabric that is typically turned to the back for the… Read more ... 
This felt heart pouch is a fun little Valentine’s project that kids can make! It can be sewn on a sewing machine or by hand, perfect for beginners! You can find the easy sewing tutorial over at Sew a Softie… Read more ... 
My hands are always icy cold and I’m always looking for ways to keep myself warm during winter. I have a variety of gloves keep me warm on most days. However, on the coldest of days, you need something extra… Read more ... 
Heather Handmade shows how you can add knit fabric cuffs to any pair of pajama pants. Adding a cuff is a simple way to lengthen a pair of pants that are a little too short. The cuffs will also help… Read more ... 
AppleGreen Cottage shows how you can sew a lined tote bag in 2 handy sizes. There are beautiful details inside and out, from a patch pocket on the lining to the double layer handles. Finished dimensions of the small tote… Read more ... 
This pocket scarf for kids is super easy to make, and will keep their neck and hands warm while out in the cold winter weather! Cathi from Scratch and Stitch has a tutorial showing how to make one. It’s super… Read more ...