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T-shirts are a wardrobe staple for kids. If you want to sew something that will get a lot of wear, make a t-shirt. Emily at Life Sew Savory has a free pattern you can use to sew this long sleeved… Read more ... 
Heather from Heather Handmade created this gorgeous cloak for her daughter to dress up as Anna from Frozen 2. Would you believe she made it from two skirts? She has a tutorial showing how she did it. Using upcycled skirts… Read more ... 
Snuggle up with your favorite book on a Kindle or other reader with this fabric reader holder! Pattie from Hearth and Vine shows how you can make this simple holder. The pillow style holder is easy to rest in your… Read more ... 
Irwin the Koala is more than just a cute face. He’s also doing his part to help with wildlife rescue and rehabilitation in Australia. The proceeds from this adorable sewing pattern by Fluffmonger will go to support organizations assisting with… Read more ... 
Looking to add a little bling bling to your handmade boxer shorts? This tutorial is for a Cricut machine and uses the above SVG files to create iron on saying to add some fun to your mans boxer shorts.… Read more ... 
Heather at Heather Handmade created this chenille heart t-shirt for her daughter. The fluffy heart is so cute for Valentine’s Day and for all year! Even better, the chenille heart covers up a stain on the shirt. She has a… Read more ... 
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 ... 
Bias tape is easy to shape around curves, but what do you do when you come to a corner? Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how you can create mitered corners with bias tape. The miter gives… 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 ... 
Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Sewing is a must for everyone who sews, no matter what your skill level. In the elegant style of Kooler Design Studio’s previous encyclopedias, these 240 pages are wonderfully filled with the history of sewing, basic… Read more ... 
Your seam ripper should be your best sewing friend! Learn to use a seam ripper correctly in three ways: unpicking stitches, ripping out long rows in a few seconds, and opening buttonholes. Head to Cucicucicoo for the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ... 
Do you wear a name badge at work? Becky at Patchwork Posse shows how you can sew a pretty lanyard with a ribbon sewn down the middle. Her fabric lanyard is so much prettier than those standard work-issued lanyards. If… Read more ... 
Sherpa fleece is so soft and snuggly! Pair it with flannel to make a blanket perfect for wrapping up in on a cold night. Shelly from Coral and Co has a tutorial showing how to make it, including a video… Read more ... 
Sew an Anna dress from Frozen 2 for your child to play dress up! Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can make a dress like the one she wears to travel to the Enchanted forest. Even better, it’s made… Read more ... 
This sewing caddy couldn’t be easier to make and will save your sanity. Stop searching for supplies in the middle of a project! The magnetic organizer will your pins from spilling and your notions close at hand for when you… Read more ...