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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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
Ditch the plastic and make some reusable shopping bags! Pam from Threading My Way has rounded up 15 free bag tutorials and patterns you can use to sew your own reusable shopping bags. There’s a style for everyone in this… Read more ... 
This Zip Top Tote Bag might be your new favorite bag! You can find the free sewing pattern over at So Sew Easy. In addition to the zipper across the top of the bag,there’s also a zippered pocket on the… Read more ... 
Stitch up a quick keepsake photo ornament with this easy felt sewing tutorial! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a free pattern for making a Polaroid photo ornament from felt! Add the year at the bottom to create a keepsake ornament… Read more ... 
A lightweight kimono is a great way to dress up a simple jeans and t-shirt. Just layer the kimono over the t-shirt and you’ve got an instant outfit. Mayra at So Sew Easy has a free pattern you can use… Read more ... 
This bitten gingerbread ornament is easy to make, and perfect for that person on your list with a little darker sense of humor! Crafty Staci has a free pattern and tutorial you can use to make one. Get the free … Read more ... 
This Lavender Llama would make a great last-minute gift for the holidays or any occasion. The plush llama can be microwaved in the winter for warm comfort or placed in the freezer during the summer for cool relaxation. (If you… Read more ... 
This felt Christmas tree toy is so cute for little kids! They can decorate the soft toy tree with little felt ornaments that attach with hook and loop tape. Alicia at Felt With Love Designs has a tutorial and free… Read more ... 
These convertible fingerless mittens are just the thing for when you need to keep you hands warm while you get things done. They convert easily from full mittens to fingerless mittens so you’ve got your fingers free to grip a… Read more ... 
These star pillows are festive for the holidays, especially when sewn from cute Christmas novelty fabrics and trimmed out with pom pom trim! And while the star shape is perfect for the holidays, they’d also make cute bedding accent pillows… Read more ... 
Sew a special stocking for your dog and cat with this free tutorial by Handmade Charlotte. The stockings are easily made from felt. The free pattern includes the templates for both the bone and the mouse decorations so you can… Read more ... 
Stitch up this adorable felt gingerbread house ornament to hang on your tree! Amy from Ameroonie Designs has a free pattern you can use, plus a step by step tutorial showing how to put it together. It’s made entirely from… Read more ...