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Learn to make an easy yarn tie quilt or blanket, a quick and simple alternative to hand quilting. Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom shows how to make one. You can make your tie blanket lightweight for summer or… Read more ... 
These DIY hair bows by Damjana at www.applegreencottage.com are simple to sew and might well become your kids’ favorite hair accessories! Check out the tutorial , get the scrap bin out and make tons of sweet little hair bows!
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Sew a fabric wallet that can turn into a shopping tote! It’s perfect for those times when you’re out and realize you forgot your reusable fabric totes, but don’t want to bring home another single-use plastic sack from the… Read more ... 
These felt dress form ornaments are simply adorable! They’d be cute on a Christmas tree, or just decorating your sewing space year round! Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial and a free pattern you can use to make them. … Read more ... 
It’s time to start thinking about Christmas gifts! These little trees are easy and fun to make. You can find a tutorial and free pattern at Beginner Sewing Projects. It’s a great project for kids or beginners. You will love… Read more ... 
Use a French seam to create a clean finish on the inside of your lightweight to medium weight garments. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how to sew a French seam. It’s an easy seam finish that creates a clean… 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 ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes created this beautiful quilted pillow using a vintage travel poster panel print and a reverse applique technique. She’s got a tutorial showing how she did it. The print is from Riley Blake Designs National Parks… Read more ... 
Chelsea from Sew Simple Home has a free pattern for sewing this easy bi-fold wallet. It has plenty of pockets on the inside for credit cards, and a large pocket for paper money. It’s a cute wallet and a great… Read more ... 
The wavy stripes on this pillow are all made from scraps of wool fabric. I’m loving all the colors and prints! Jessica from Chambray Blues has a tutorial showing how to make it. It looks like it would take a… Read more ... 
Get a jump on Christmas crafting with a little Christmas in July DIY! Craft up a snow capped mountain to take your mind off this summer’s heat wave. American Felt & Craft has a tutorial and free pattern to make… Read more ... 
If you have a teen girl in your house, a period bag is a back-to-school essential. Imagine being a teen and having to keep your period supplies with you at school. You don’t want that stuff just floating around in… Read more ... 
This leather laptop sleeve makes it easy to bring your laptop with you. Emily from Life Sew Savory has a tutorial showing how you can sew this gorgeous leather laptop sleeve. The zipper wraps around one side and two corners… Read more ... 
Sew a simple pencil pouch in 10 minutes or less with this tutorial by Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage! The zipper pouches are made from microsuede upholstery fabric or faux leather, and look super cute when you use a zipper in… Read more ... 
If you put a sandwich in a plastic bag every day for a whole school year, that’s a LOT of plastic baggies going into the trash! Havalah from Sisters, What! shows how you can make a reusable fabric sandwich wrap. … Read more ...