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This ruffle dress makes a great school dress or church dress for girls! Or, shorten it and make it a ruffle top to wear with jeans. Autumn from It’s Always Autumn has a free sewing pattern for you to make… Read more ... 
Heather from Heather Handmade shows 3 ways you can turn an old scarf into a floaty, twirly skirt for a little girl. The best style to make will vary depending on the size and shape of scarf you’re using. She… Read more ... 
If sewing your own gloves sounds like something too hard to tackle, check out this post by I Am Sew Crazy. She sewed her own gloves, using knit from an old t-shirt. She gives a full tutorial featuring an incredibly… Read more ... 
This easy t shirt refashion is both simple to make AND looks polished and stylish when you are done. Creative Fashion Blog shows how to turn a basic shapeless t-shirt into a chic off-the shoulder ruffle top. Her tutorial includes… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to create a side split hem. This hem detail works for either an even hem or a high-low hem. In fact, it’s a nice way to add a high-low effect… Read more ... 
Bonnie from Bonnie and Blithe shows how you can make a circle skirt dress. It’s a cute style to wear, perfect for school or church or play. And the circle skirt is so much fun to twirl!! It’s also a… Read more ... 
If your New Years resolutions include getting more exercise, here’s a sewing project that might help keep you going. Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial to sew a women’s tank top. It’s a racerback… Read more ... 
Hoodies are maybe my most favorite casual winter wear. They’re great for layering and look great either zipped up or left open. Mayra from So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern and tutorial for making your own hoodies. Her… Read more ... 
You don’t have to know how to knit or crochet to make your own sweater. You can SEW a sweater! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a great tutorial showing how you can use sweater knit fabric to sew your… Read more ... 
This braided baby headband is so easy to make! If you can braid and sew a few simple straight seams, you can make this! Kate from See Kate Sew has a tutorial showing how. It’s made from knit fabric. If… Read more ... 
Turn an old pair of pants into cute skirt overalls! Mary from Sew Much Love, Mary has a tutorial showing how to create this refashion. Starting with a pair of pants lets you keep all of the waistband detailing and… Read more ... 
See how easy it is to sew a simple knit pencil skirt! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how to make one. If you’re wanting to learn to make your own clothes, a knit pencil skirt like… Read more ... 
The great thing about sewing t-shirts is that it’s so easy to adapt them to make different styles of shirts. Hey June Handmade has a great tutorial showing how you can add a button placket when sewing a shirt, turning… Read more ... 
Holiday party and nothing to wear? Make yourself a sparkly sequin skirt! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has a a tutorial showing how. It’s perfect for Christmas and New Year’s parties! Her tutorial includes tips for sewing… Read more ... 
Making your own Christmas tree skirt is actually pretty simple and can give you a custom look. Cat from Mary Martha Mama has a tutorial showing how she created this beautiful Buffalo check quilted Christmas tree skirt. Pre-quilted fabric makes… Read more ...