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Make this patriotic flag banner for 4th of July out of an old pair of jeans! I’ve got a tutorial for you over at Bombshell Bling showing how to make it. A clamp style clothes hanger
is a clever way… Read more ... 
Make a fun 3 tiered ruffle skirt to celebrate your favorite holiday! Whether the 4th of July or Christmas, this skirt is a great way to be festive and comfy at the same time. Chelsea from GYCT Designs has a… Read more ... 
Refashion a man’s button up shirt to create the off-the-shoulder look that’s so popular this summer! Chickie from I Can Work With That has a tutorial showing how to do it. If you don’t have an old button up shirt… Read more ... 
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how she created these sweet hexagon pincushions. She shows two sizes – a mini pincushion with one hexagon on the top, and a larger pincushion with a top pieced from 6 hexagons. It’s a… Read more ... 
Turn a pair of jeans into an adorable pair of shorts overalls for summer! Delia from Delia Creates shows how with a video tutorial. It’s a great way to get some more wear out of kids’ winter jeans that have… Read more ... 
Mini charm square packs are adorable, with their stacks of 2 1/2″ squares of fabrics. But I don’t always know what to make from them. Remona from The Stitching Scientist used a pack of mini charm squares to create the… Read more ... 
Sew a pillowcase with a glow in the dark message stitched on it! Sherri from Thread Riding Hood has a tutorial showing how. Glow in the dark thread makes it happen! She used her embroidery machine but you could also… Read more ... 
Have you ever looked at a floral fabric and wished you had those lovely flowers in real life? Kirstin from Kojodesigns did more than just wish. She created these beautiful felt flowers inspired by a gorgeous floral print from Rifle… Read more ... 
T-shirts are probably my favorite type of clothing to sew. They’re quick to make and so versatile! Mike from The Crafty Gentleman shares the ultimate guide for making a t-shirt. His tutorial includes everything you need to know to make… Read more ... 
Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free sewing pattern to make this raccoon sock softie! A striped chenille sock makes a great raccoon body. You’ll need one pair (two socks) to make one raccoon. So cute!!
Click below for her… Read more ... 
This hooded unicorn fleece blanket is tops! Housewife Eclectic shows how you can make one. You don’t need advanced sewing skills to make one, either. Fleece is easy to sew on and sooo soft! The hood is lined and has… Read more ... 
If you have to wear a shapeless t-shirt for an event or work, you can use this t-shirt refashion tutorial from Heather of Heather Handmade to give it some flair. Cut the hem and sleeves shorter and add those pieces… Read more ... 
Going to the beach or pool means usually bringing lots of stuff with you. Brandy from Gluesticks shows how you can create a cute beach tote – out of a beach towel! The edges are already finished so it’s super… Read more ... 
The improv piecing in this rainbow quilt makes it a great scrapbusting project! Alicia from Sew What Alicia has a tutorial showing how you can make it. The piecing is easy – no matching corners! – and fast. And when… Read more ... 
Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can use elastic thread shirring to create an easy skirt for little girls. It’s a cute little skirt, for sure, but it’s made even better with a matching skirt for a favorite… Read more ...