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This long romper is a stylish go-to outfit perfect for wearing to work, or a party, or brunch with your friends. Mayra from So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern for making it! The tie straps are perfect for… Read more ... 
This Easter bunny mini quilt is adorable! The small quilt features an Easter bunny – with pom pom tail! – and colorful Easter eggs down the sides. Cherry from Cherry Blossoms shares a tutorial over at We All Sew showing… Read more ... 
A wrap skirt is easy to sew, and you won’t even need a pattern! Carmen at Adopt Your Clothes shows how to make one based on your measurements. She used fabric from a thrift store dress to make her skirt,… Read more ... 
Don’t throw away those denim scraps – use them to make a unique wall vase! Add to the rustic farmhouse feel to the vase by making it in the shape of a mason jar. Also, use a piece of scrap… Read more ... 
Sometimes the best material for a sewing project doesn’t come from the fabric store. In this upcycle, Stephanie from Swoodson Says got all the leather she needed (and then some) from an old leather jacket. The result is a chic,… Read more ... 
With just a few simple buttons, this sewing machine mat turns into a sewing machine cover. Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial at Sew Can She showing how you can make it. It’s such a smart design! When the… Read more ... 
A burp cloth makes a great gift for a new parent! Luckily, they’re easy to sew, so you’ve always got a quick handmade gift to make to welcome a new baby. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how to make… Read more ... 
Sew a tote bag with a striking pleated panel! The Shapes of Fabric has a tutorial showing how, and even has a free PDF pattern you can download. The large pleated square plays with the diagonal stripes created by the… Read more ... 
Courtney from A Little Craft in Your Day shows how you can sew a simple potholder. The simple lines give it a modern look, but it also makes it a great first sewing project. It introduces a lot of basic… Read more ... 
When you’re putting together a baby’s nursery, you want everything to be perfect. Julie Herman from Jaybird Quilts shows how you can sew your own fitted crib sheets. Sewing them yourself allows you to pick exactly the prints you want… Read more ... 
The ballet inspired ankle ties on these leggings are such a pretty detail! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a sewing tutorial showing how you can make them. It’s an easy addition to make when sewing a… Read more ... 
Use a frame and some fabric to make this cute Easter bunny wall decoration! Donna Herron shares a tutorial at Felt Magnet. It makes a fun decoration for a front door!
Click below for her tutorial: DIY Felt Easter Bunny … Read more ... 
Sew your own DIY sleep mask using the free sewing pattern at AppleGreen Cottage and make it easier to relax! It makes a great DIY gift for a new mom, a college student, anyone who can benefit from a quick… Read more ... 
Summer will be here soon enough, and that means trips to beach or to the pool! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern for women’s board shorts. The drawstring shorts have patch pockets on the sides to… Read more ... 
Can’t find a laundry hamper you like? Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can make your own laundry hamper. It’s an easy sewing project, requiring just 7 steps. Choose the exactly the fabrics you like so you get… Read more ...