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A little bit of applique can personalize a face mask and make it stand it out from the rest! La Creative Mama has a tutorial showing how you can add applique to a face mask, and she’s got free applique… Read more ... 
This quilted fabric tabletop Christmas tree is a different take on the traditional “stuffed” Christmas tree. eSheep designs has a tutorial showing how to make one. The fabric tree is a pretty decoration for any tabletop or mantel! You… Read more ... 
Moths and other insects are fun to create! Sculpting fabric insects brings awareness to these often overlooked creatures, and by using your stash, remnants, or inherited bag of scraps, you can help to keep fabrics out of the landfill. Blue … Read more ... 
Sew a classic Christmas stocking with a toe patch with this free pattern from Coral and Co! Her free sewing pattern includes options for the toe patch, or without. You can also make it reversible if you want… Read more ... 
Have laptop will travel, except of course if your battery is dead (hint hint) mine does not re-charge so the mobility aspect of a laptop is not really there , unless I find a PowerPoint of course. It’s a pretty… Read more ... 
Welcome Halloween to your house with these cute scrappy reversible Halloween table mats! Make them in any size to dress up a plain table anywhere in your house. The double sided placemats have one side pieced from strips of Halloween… Read more ... 
Sew a trick or treat bag to hold your Halloween haul! Heather from Heather Handmade shows how to sew a DIY trick or treat bag that’s big and sturdy enough to hold a lot of Halloween candy. It’s an… Read more ... 
Never lose your dice again with the help of this DIY dice bag! Helen from Hellosewing will show you how to make a dice bag by using her free pattern. It doesn’t have any complex pockets or compartments, instead, it… Read more ... 
This lovely potholder is the perfect way to feature your delightful Christmas food dishes
. It also makes a wonderful hostess gift! Little House Living has a tutorial with a free sewing pattern you can download to make one.
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Wide leg pants, sometimes called Palazzo pants, are a wardrobe classic that never go out of style. Breezy and elegant, they also elongate your figure. So Sew Easy has a free pattern you can use to sew a pair of… Read more ... 
How fun are these matching mommy and me nightgowns for Christmas? Emily at Life Sew Savory created them for her and her daughter, and she’s sharing the pattern for free on her blog. I think this is such a cute… Read more ... 
Getting started sewing requires some basic sewing tools
. Obviously, you’ll need a sewing machine but there are other tools you’ll need, too. But as a beginner, it can be tough to know what you need right now and… Read more ... 
This little felt Halloween treat bag is a fun Halloween craft that kids can do. Trixi at Sew a Softie has a template and a video showing how to make it. Projects like this area great way to introduce kids… Read more ... 
The absolute cuteness of this jointed felt skeleton softie has me squealing. There’s a free sewing pattern over at Handmade Charlotte that you can download and use to sew a little felt skeleton of your own. Because his limbs are… Read more ... 
This hooded cardigan with pockets is perfect for fall days! It’s a lightweight extra layer for those days when it’s a little too cool for just a t-shirt but not so cold you need a sweater or coat. You can… Read more ...