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Marta from 2nd Funniest Thing shows how to make a denim tote bag out of an old pair of jeans. It has a flat bottom with rounded corners, and a plastic insert to help it keep its shape. She also… Read more ... 
Nita from Mod Vintage Life shows how to make these soft sweater pumpkins with fancy fancy stems. They’re gorgeous!! The look is kind of a luxe rustic autumn, don’t you think? The pumpkins themselves are easily made from an old… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a decorative Halloween throw pillow that’s also interactive. The pillow has felt pumpkins appliqued on the front. They’re cute left plain, but the kids can create fun jack o’lantern faces with… Read more ... 
How awesome are these faux fur cuffed shoes? Kate from See Kate Sew made them, or at least she made the cuffs. They’re removable, so she can go back to a regular ol’ pair of shoes whenever she likes. Faux… Read more ... 
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
is over at Sew Timeless (that’s the Timeless Treasures blog) with a free pattern for this adorable fox & blankie play set. The fox… Read more ... 
Choosing the right size in a sewing pattern is not as easy as choosing the right size in ready to wear garments. For starters, you don’t have a rack of finished garments to try on to see which fits best. … Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make this Paperbag Shirt Dress. It’s an easy dress to make when you use a purchased t-shirt to make the bodice. If you can gather the fabric to make the skirt,… Read more ... 
Alida from Alida Makes shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make this infinity scarf. With all the surface detail, it looks like it would be time consuming to make. It’s actually a quick and easy… Read more ... 
Here’s a trick to add to your last minute Halloween costume arsenal – a pair of wings that you can make in just 30 minutes. Heather from Feather’s Flights has the how-to. They’re made from craft felt with bands of… Read more ... 
Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs shows how you can make a reversible circle skirt for a Barbie doll. It’s a quick project you can sew up using fabrics from your scrap bin. By lining the skirt, she makes it… Read more ... 
Audrey Pettit shares a free pattern over at Therm O Web for making a set of boy and girl zombie softie dolls. They are perfectly imperfect the way that zombies should be, with raw edges and threads showing. Their wonky… Read more ... 
Head over to Sew4Home to see how to make this pretty throw pillow. It’s edged with pom pom trim and tufted in the center with a large button. The pom poms add a touch of whimsy, and the tufting gives… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for this sweet doll face zippered bag. This would make a cute accessory for a little girl! You could involve your child in the design process, allowing her to choose hair… Read more ... 