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Felt is a great material to use to make softies! It’s easy to sew, there’s no need to finish the edges, and you can find felt in a wide range of colors. Mollie at Wild Olive has a free sewing… Read more ... 
This DIY fabric wrist keychain is easy enough for beginners to sew! Chelsea at Sew Simple Home shows how to make it. If you can sew a straight line, you can make this cute keychain! Plus it doesn’t take much… Read more ... 
You can make an entire pair of pajamas for a toddler out of one men’s t-shirt! Emily at Life Sew Savory shows how you can upcycle an old t-shirt into a pair of toddler pajamas. She links to free patterns… Read more ... 
Sewing patterns come with a handy sizing chart to show which size to cut to fit your measurements. But rarely are any of us a perfect fit for those charts. My shoulder and bust sizes run a 1-2 sizes below… Read more ... 
Online fabric shopping is such a time saver, and in the midst of the pandemic, it’s been a great way to keep shopping at your favorite stores, but how can you be sure that the fabric that you see is… Read more ... 
Add farmhouse style and function to your kitchen with these lovely linen towels! Cami at Tidbits shows how you can make them. She upcycled fabric from some old linen sheets, but if you don’t have linen sheets to upcycle… Read more ... 
Sew a swaddle blanket for baby with this easy sewing tutorial from Heather Handmade! The lightweight blanket makes a great baby gift and it’s quick to make, which is great for when you need a last minute gift! The… Read more ... 
Sew a pair of boys loose fit shorts that are comfortable for summer days! Emily at Life Sew Savory has a free pattern for you. Made from a soft knit fabric, they’re loose and comfortable for just hanging out or… Read more ... 
You can make this smart little envelope clutch with a free pattern from So Sew Easy. It’s made from vinyl, though if you wanted to you could make it from other fabrics as well. Inside are two separate compartments to… Read more ... 
This DIY jewelry organizer is super simple to make but so useful! Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage has a free pattern for the DIY jewelry holder – download it and make one for yourself! Inside the round drawstring pouch are pockets… Read more ... 
Solsolito shows how you can sew your own crescent shaped zafu style meditation pillow for yoga. She created this pillow after her husband’s pillow wore out. Her tutorial tells how to sew the insert and a removable cover, and also… Read more ... 
Upcycle an old pair of jeans into a cute new tote! Don’t worry if the jeans are a little worn out. Heather at Heather Handmade shows how. The worn places and faded spots give it a distressed quality that you… Read more ... 
Learn how to make a kimono in a matter of minutes with this video tutorial by Hello Sewing! This DIY kimono jacket is an ideal clothing piece for hot summer days because it is light and refreshing to wear, while… Read more ... 
The fabric selvage is important and helpful when selecting fabrics and cutting them for sewing projects. Beginner Sewing Projects tells how to identify the selvage edge of your fabrics and why they’re important. Read the post to find out all … Read more ... 
These felt cactus softies have personality! I love their happy faces and how it looks like they’re waving “hi” at you! You can get the free pattern for them at Felt With Love Designs. You can sew them by hand… Read more ...