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This handy hanging dish towel is simple to make using an inexpensive hot pad and a kitchen towel. Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how to do it. The towel buttons around an oven… Read more ... 
I love a good pun, and this Halloween shirt pairs a pun with a Maroon 5 song that also happens to be one of my favorite songs. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at free cut file at… Read more ... 
Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shares a free pattern for making a simple pirate vest. It’ a super easy project, even for beginners. It takes just 4 simple seams and no hemming! Her free pattern fits a child 2-3 years. If… Read more ... 
Sew your smallest scraps into a cute little card holder! The little holder is the perfect size for holding a small stack of business cards, so you’ve always got them at the ready. You can find the tutorial at C… Read more ... 
Would you believe that this Captain Marvel costume is something you can make yourself? Uncanny Megan created t this DIY Captain Marvel costume, and she shares a tutorial at Costume Super Center showing how she made it. She starts with… Read more ... 
This canteen bag has such a fun shape! And made from denim, flannel, and corduroy it definitely feels like fall! Sew4Home shares a tutorial and free pattern so you can sew one up for yourself. Piping shows off the classic… Read more ... 
Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can create a welt pocket shaped like a set of lips. It would make a cute accent for any girly-girl kind of project, but it’s especially cute when sewn on to the Kiss… Read more ... 
You know autumn is here when the Pumpkin Spice lattes are back! Actually, I think I might be the only person in the world who doesn’t much care for them. But for those of you who do love the drink,… Read more ... 
Turn a kid loose in the library and chances are, you’ll end up with a giant stack of books to take home. Not a bad thing at all! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make a simple… Read more ... 
These resealable snack bags give you the convenience of a zip top plastic bag but they can be washed and reused again and again. Dafhtne from My Golden Thimble shows how you can make them. This tutorial has a clever… Read more ... 
Sewing a basic running stitch seems like a simple task – until you try to teach it to a young child. The hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness that’s required can be a challenge for young hands. Trixie from Coloured Buttons… Read more ... 
If you’ve ever purchased fabrics or linens from thrift stores or estate sales, then you know about that “vintage fabric smell.” Sometimes a good washing will get that smell out, but sometimes the smell lingers even after its been washed.… Read more ... 
This little baby sea turtle costume is the cutest!! Cathi from Scratch and Stitch made it, and she’s got a tutorial showing how! She starts with a green footed pajama (smart!) and then creates the sea turtle’s shell and arms… Read more ... 
See how easy it is to create Halloween and autumn decor for your home! Angel from Fleece Fun shares a tutorial at U Create showing how to make these soft fabric pumpkins from Minky. They’re quick and easy to sew… Read more ... 
Sew a scrap of knit into an adorable fabric bow headband for your favorite little girl! Create Kids Couture has a tutorial showing how. The big bow is the perfect girly girl accessory to any outfit, and the knit headband… Read more ...