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Isn’t it annoying when the sleeves of your button up shirt are too long? Mine seem to always be about inch too long. Sure, you can roll them up but it’s nicer if the sleeves are actually the right length. … Read more ... 
Always misplacing your camera lens cap? I know I am! Somehow it always ends up in the front pocket of my jeans, and then I forget about it and later wonder where my lens cap has run off to.
This… Read more ... 
Sew a beautiful drape cardigan from knit fabric! The lightweight cardigan is super easy to make using a tutorial from Heather Handmade. The loose fit drape cardigan makes a perfect extra layer for cooler days, and makes a simple t-shirt… Read more ... 
These patchwork pinwheel coasters are a great way to use up your fabric scraps! There’s a tutorial over at Bombshell Bling showing how to make them. The patchwork design is made from half square triangles, which you can arrange several… Read more ... 
Tangled cords are no fun! But these cord keepers will help keep them neat and tidy. Cord keepers are easy sew from small scraps of fabric. Sew Simple Home has an easy DIY tutorial showing how to make them. … Read more ... 
Tote bags are easy to sew and useful for so many purposes! Sweet Red Poppy has a free sewing pattern you can use to make a basic tote bag. The pattern comes in 5 sizes. Make an oversized bag as… Read more ... 
You can make these easy gift card holders from your scrap bin! You Make It Simple shows how you can sew these simple fabric gift card envelopes. They’re quick to sew and a great way to use up those fabric… Read more ... 
A quillow is pillow when it’s folded up, a blanket when it’s not. The pillow blanket is handy for storing a blanket when not in use. Just fold it up and use it like a throw pillow! And when you… Read more ... 
Keep your knitting or crochet projects organized and ready to go with this knitting bag! The bag has a wide bottom to give room for your skeins of yarn. It’s easy to grab and go to take your knitting or… Read more ... 
You don’t necessarily need wrapping paper or paper gift sacks to wrap gifts. You can wrap presents with fabric! It’s a fun way to wrap gifts, and you can reuse it year after year. And because the fabric stays a… Read more ... 
Always on the lookout for a good hat knitting pattern? The book 10,000 Knitted Hats by Jo Allport has you covered!
This interactive pattern book breaks a knitted hat into three sections – the crown, the body, and the brim… Read more ... 
How cute would your pupper be wearing an elf bandana at Christmas? My Golden Thimble has a free sewing pattern you can use to whip one up. This Christmas elf dog bandana is easy to sew and so adorable! Go … Read more ... 
A satin lined beanie like this one would make a wonderful Christmas present! On the outside it’s a warm sweater beanie, but on the inside there’s a soft satin lining. You can sew one using a tutorial from Melly Sews… Read more ... 
An old wool sweater is all you need to make a pair of mittens! Life Sew Savory has a free pattern you can use to make these upcycled sweater mittens. The pattern is just one piece and it’s super easy… Read more ...