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This wrap skirt is so pretty – and you can make it with just one seam! Heather from Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how. Not only is it easy to make, the sizing is adjustable so it’ll still fit… Read more ... 
Sew a midi or maxi length sundress for an American Girl or other 18-inch doll! Sew Crafty has a free pattern and tutorial you can use. She designed the dress to be easy to sew AND easy for a child… Read more ... 
Turn old t-shirts into a pretty braided rug! Staci from Crafty Staci shows how she created this braided rug from 6 old t-shirts. I’m pretty sure we all have at least 6 old t-shirts hanging around the house. Why not… Read more ... 
I do love a maxi dress for summer! from Farmhouse on Boone shows how you can sew one yourself, using elastic thread shirring to make a stretchy bodice. The maxi length dress has sundress straps, a waist tie, and a… Read more ... 
Sew a wrap top maxi dress that’s perfect for summertime! Autumn from It’s Always Autumn has a free pattern and a tutorial for you. This lovely summer dress has short sleeves, a wrap bodice, waist tie, and a maxi length… Read more ... 
Sew a girls’ tank top that’s perfect for vacation and summertime play dates! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a free sewing pattern you can use. You can use knit fabric yardage or do like she did… Read more ... 
Circle skirts are so easy to sew! But if you’re not a math person it can be hard to figure out how big to cut the circles! This easy sew circle skirt by Fleece Fun has a free pattern. No… Read more ... 
The 4th of July is just around the corner, but luckily these cute flag t-shirts are quick to whip up. Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make these applique flag designs. … Read more ... 
See how to turn a frumpy maxi dress into a modern maxi skirt with this sewing & stamping tutorial by Swoodson Says! This is a great beginner sewing project and can be done in a single night. Maxi skirts take… Read more ... 
Laura from Trash to Couture shows how to create this U.S. flag t-shirt, with no sewing required! It would be so cute to wear to 4th of July picnics and fireworks! She uses strips of fabric to create a woven… Read more ... 
Sew this jazzy paneled skirt for your little one, using your leftover scraps. This cute skirt is easy to whip up and plenty of options to customize. Sew Crafty Me has a tutorial showing how to make it. The tutorial… Read more ... 
Who doesn’t love a maxi dress for summer? Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew a shirred maxi dress – IN JUST 20 MINUTES! There’s no pattern required and the sewing is super easy.… Read more ... 
Pillowcase dresses are so cute on little girls – and they’re easy to sew! Habiba from Craftify My Love has a tutorial showing how you can make one. There’s just one pattern piece and just a few seams to sew. … Read more ... 
These gathered skirts for little girls are so cute! And you can make one from a fat quarter! Heather from Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how. The sewing is easy enough for a beginner, and fast enough… Read more ... 
Small Dreamfactory has a free sewing pattern for a short sleeved t-shirt for little boys. Her free pattern comes in a size 4Y. If you need another size, you may be able to use a shirt that fits your child… Read more ...