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Pleats transform this basic patch pocket into a beautiful design element! Kennis from Itch to Stitch has a great tutorial showing how you can create this effect using any simple patch pocket pattern. She shows how to adjust the pattern… Read more ... 
Whatever room you’re organizing, you’re bound to have small items that need to be kept together. In a play room ,it might be small toys. In an office, it might be pencils or small notepads. In a sewing room… well,… Read more ... 
If you know a kid who loves dinosaurs, you might need to make them this dinosaur pillow! Brandy from Gluesticks has a tutorial and free applique pattern. Her tutorial includes cutting dimensions to make the pillowcase in three sizes –… Read more ... 
These heart-themed gift bags make any small gift a special Valentine’s treat! The bags are easily made from burlap and quilting cotton. Sew4Home has an easy sewing tutorial showing how to make them. They’d be great for teacher gifts, secret… Read more ... 
Every time I think I’m going to organize my thread spools, I get sticker shock from the organizers you can buy at the fabric store. They do the job nicely, but wow they’re expensive – especially if you have to… 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 ... 
Sew up a sweet little Valentine’s gift with these heart zipper pouches! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Diary of a Quilter showing how to make them. They’re cute from Valentine’s novelty prints, but they’d also be… Read more ... 
This little mother hen has just hatched the cutest little brood of chicks! These hen and chick softies are a fun sewing project you can make with your kids! Trixi from Coloured Buttons has a tutorial showing how to make… 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 ... 
Sew a cute heart softie for a fun Valentine’s present for your kids! Cathi from Scratch and Stitch has a free sewing pattern and tutorial for you to use. Sew it from fleece to make it extra soft and snuggly. … Read more ... 
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how to make her Hearts A Flutter garland. It makes a pretty decoration for Valentine’s Day, and it won’t take you forever to make it. The edges of the fabric hearts are left raw… Read more ... 
Zippers are all fun and games till the zipper pull comes off. Then what? A zipper won’t work without the pull to bring the teeth together. All is not lost, though. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can replace… 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 ... 
These quilted heart coasters make sweet Valentine gifts for friends, teachers, and co-workers! Not only are the cute but they look fun to sew! There’s even a hidden pocket on the back where you can tuck a note. Sarah Ashford… Read more ... 
This cross back utility apron is made to get stuff done! Wear it in the kitchen, the garden, even the art studio, to protect your clothes while you’re creating. Sustain My Craft Habit shares a free pattern. It’s easy to… Read more ...