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I’m loving the oversized pockets on this cardigan! Emily at Life Sew Savory hacked her free cardigan sewing pattern to add the pockets. Her free cardigan pattern comes in women’s sizes xs to xxxl. The original cardigan has 3/4 sleeves… Read more ... 
Bias tape is easy to shape around curves, but what do you do when you come to a corner? Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how you can create mitered corners with bias tape. The miter gives… Read more ... 
Though small, this tote is still big enough to hold everything you need to carry with you. Mayra at So Sew Easy has a free pattern and tutorial you can use to sew one. The bag is big enough to… Read more ... 
Your seam ripper should be your best sewing friend! Learn to use a seam ripper correctly in three ways: unpicking stitches, ripping out long rows in a few seconds, and opening buttonholes. Head to Cucicucicoo for the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ... 
I know it’s silly but I can’t help but think bias tape is a little bit like magic. It’s a straight fabric strip, but being cut on the bias gives it the ability to wrap smoothly around a curve. Danielle… Read more ... 
Do you wear a name badge at work? Becky at Patchwork Posse shows how you can sew a pretty lanyard with a ribbon sewn down the middle. Her fabric lanyard is so much prettier than those standard work-issued lanyards. If… Read more ... 
Sherpa fleece is so soft and snuggly! Pair it with flannel to make a blanket perfect for wrapping up in on a cold night. Shelly from Coral and Co has a tutorial showing how to make it, including a video… Read more ... 
Sew an Anna dress from Frozen 2 for your child to play dress up! Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can make a dress like the one she wears to travel to the Enchanted forest. Even better, it’s made… Read more ... 
This sewing caddy couldn’t be easier to make and will save your sanity. Stop searching for supplies in the middle of a project! The magnetic organizer will your pins from spilling and your notions close at hand for when you… Read more ... 
One easy way to control the clutter is to get it off the horizontal surfaces – the desk, the kitchen counter, etc. Chelsea at Sew Simple Home shows how you can sew these simple hanging wall files to organize paperwork. … Read more ... 
These heart-shaped heating pads fit perfectly on the shoulders or feet and provide soothing stress relief. Crissy at First Day of Home has a tutorial showing how to make them. You can heat these lavender and rice heat packs in… Read more ... 
This tulle skirt is dreamy! I Can Sew This shows how you can sew one for yourself. It’s made from layers of gathered tulle with a taffeta lining. If you’ve never worked with tulle before, she gives tips for cutting… Read more ... 
Sew a turtleneck top that’s perfect for winter layering! Wear it on its own with a pair of jeans, or layer under a sweater for more warmth. If you want to dress it up, layer it under a nice jacket. … Read more ... 
Buying new pillows can be pretty expensive but it’s much cheaper just to sew some new ones yourself. Cat at Mary Martha Mama has a tutorial showing how. It’s easy to do and you can make a beautiful new pillow… Read more ... 
See how you can make an Elsa Frozen 2 jacket for your little girl! Heather from Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how to make an Elsa jacket out of an upcycled button up shirt. You’ll be able to reuse… Read more ...