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These little zip coin pouches are the perfect place to stash some spending money, or perhaps a set of earbuds or any other smaller items you need to keep up with. Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make… Read more ... 
These simple bandana basket liners are easy to make and great to reuse and recycle for your parties or family get-togethers. Since they come in a wide array of colors you can easily find the perfect set to match your… Read more ... 
This adorable Dresden Plate pillow is the cutest way to show off some favorite fabric prints! Use up your scraps or showcase coordinates from the same fabric line. Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how you can make a Dresden… Read more ... 
Turn a bandana into a cute bunny softie! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial and free sewing pattern. It’s an easy enough project that kids can make one for themselves! Her post is part of the Sew a Softie… Read more ... 
A pencil pouch is always a fun back-to-school sewing project! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows 3 ways to sew a zipper pouch. They’re all super cute and easy to do! The first is a basic zip pouch with applique… Read more ... 
Give discount flip flops a makeover with this easy project! The Mother Huddle shows how to replace the cheap (and uncomfortable) plastic straps with much prettier fabric straps. It’s so easy and it doesn’t even require sewing!
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Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make a girl’s maxi dress. She makes it easy by starting with a t-shirt. No sleeves to set in, no neck line to finish off! Just add some pretty fabric for… Read more ... 
A personalized lunch box is the perfect back to schools sewing project and you can make one using this free tutorial by Cat from Mary Martha Mama. The fabric lunch bag is insulated and also completely washable. It has an… Read more ... 
This roomy tote has a big zip pocket sewn into the front! How’s that for handy? I’ve got a tutorial over at Orange Bettie showing how to make this bag. The zip pocket takes just a few extra steps when… Read more ... 
Nylon or plastic zippers are super easy to shorten. Just cut across the tape, then sew across the teeth! The only trick is to make sure your zipper pull isn’t on the part you cut off. Metal zippers, on the… Read more ... 
This little piggy is an adorable little softie ball – and he’s also a project that kids can make! Mollie from Wild Olive shares a free pattern and sewing tutorial. Her project is part of Sew a Softie month. It’s… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew a girls’ boho poncho top. Lightweight and breezy, it’s perfect for summer and the first months of fall when there are plenty of days it still feels… Read more ... 
These colorful tassels are made from…. old jeans! Not only do these tassels look gorgeous but they are pretty robust too. No chance of them falling apart as they are made from fraying large squares of scrap denim from old… Read more ... 
This flannel receiving blanket is the perfect gift for a newborn! Libby from Libby’s Lifestyle has a tutorial showing how you can sew one up. It’s made from two layers of flannel so it’s good and soft. There are so… Read more ... 
Sew a beautiful pillow sham from silk saris! Mermaid’s Den shows how. It’s an easy project that’s great for beginners to do. If you don’t have sari pieces, you can use old scarves or other fabric scraps instead. Piecing the… Read more ...