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As far as Halloween costumes go, you can’t go wrong with a classic witch costume! All you need is a black dress and that signature pointy hat. Mayra from So Sew Easy has a free pattern and tutorial for making… Read more ... 
Pumpkins are a fall decoration that you can keep out for months. They work for Halloween and also for Thanksgiving, so you can get a lot of use out of any handmade pumpkin decorations you make. Amy from Positively Splendid… Read more ... 
Just because you’re a beginning sewist doesn’t mean you can’t make an adorable dress for a little girl! A pillowcase
dress is a cute style and is also easy enough for a beginner to make. Petro from Creative Homemaking has… Read more ... 
I only recently discovered the magic of a sleep mask. Now I can’t sleep without one! Slip that puppy over your eyes and you’ll feel like you’re sleeping in a nice dark room. Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a free… Read more ... 
Sarah from Blue Susan Makes shares a tutorial and free pattern at Fabric.com showing how you can make a bat cape. And when I say bat cape, I’m meaning more than just a cape with a bat scallop bottom –… Read more ... 
Look how cute this strawberry costume is! Shari’s Berries has a tutorial showing how you can make strawberry costumes for the whole family – adults, kids, and even your dog! They’re made like loose fit tunics with elastic around the… Read more ... 
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew a fabric bone softie toy for your dog. The soft fabric toy is easy for him to grab up in his mouth and carry with him. Dogs tend to get… Read more ... 
Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew a phone wallet organizer. It has two zippered pockets, one large and one small, so you can hold a phone and a pair of glasses (or other items you want… Read more ... 
I know whenever I see something from Flamingo Toes pop up in my feed, it’s gonna be cute. Her Spinning Spiderwebs Mini Quilt is no exception. It’s a happy little Halloween scene, with a colorful pumpkin and a little spider… Read more ... 
These whale applique hand towels would be so cute in a kid’s bathroom! Sew4Home has a free pattern and tutorial for you to make them. They’re quick to make and are a fun way to add personality to bathroom decor. … Read more ... 
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making these adorable mermaid skirts. They’re obviously cute for Halloween costumes, but they’re also comfortable enough to wear for dress-up play or a day at Disney. She gives dimensions to… Read more ... 
The Breezy Tunic by Autumn from It’s Always Autumn is the perfect top to layer of leggings! She’s got a tutorial showing how to make one using her free Breezy Tee pattern. Her tutorial shows how to adapt the t-shirt… Read more ... 
Jess from Gracious Threads shares a tutorial at Fleece Fun showing how you can sew a girls’ Moana inspired Halloween costume. The wrap skirt is made from knit and requires no sewing at all. The top is easy to sew… Read more ... 
This circle top is a fun style for girls to wear. It’d be perfect for school wear – trendy and cute but also still comfortable for playground time. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern… Read more ... 
This simple little fabric bucket can help organize a desk, a bathroom vanity, or any other space where small clutter tends to collect. Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shares a tutorial showing how you can make them! They don’t take much… Read more ...