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Many clothes sewing patterns will call for knit fabric. But knit fabric is actually a pretty wide category of fabrics. There are different weights, fiber types, and how they’re made. Heather Handmade uses knits in a lot of her projects,… Read more ... 
These reusable makeup remover pads are a great way to save some money – and also some space in a landfill! It’s an easy DIY project that you can make in an afternoon. The materials are inexpensive but you can… Read more ... 
Hem tape is great for when you need to put a hem on something and you don’t have the time, patience, or ability to sew it. It’s a quick and easy way to hem your clothes. Easy Peasy Creative has… Read more ... 
Turn a tea towel into a cute new tote bag! Make and Takes has a tutorial showing how to make this fun and easy sewing project. It’s a great project for beginners to make. All it takes is a few… Read more ... 
Show your dog some love with a custom made collar! Get some fabric in a fun print and sew a collar that stands out from the rest. Happiest Camper shows how with an easy sewing tutorial. This is a super… Read more ... 
You won’t need a bit of fabric to sew this little round purse! Instead, it’s made entirely from cord! So Sew Easy has a sewing tutorial showing how to sew this round purse made from cord. Finished dimensions are approximately… Read more ... 
Make your luggage easy to identify with these easy DIY luggage tags. They’re quick and easy to sew, and you can use your scraps. The colorful tags will help your bag stand out from all the others on the luggage… Read more ... 
Welcome to our roundup of 45 pot holders you can sew at home! Pot holders, oven mitts, or oven squares, whatever you call them, they all serve the same purpose: to prevent us from burning our fingers while cooking or… Read more ... 
It doesn’t take long to sew a sweet handmade gift for a baby! This burp cloth by Positively Splendid is easy to sew and it takes just 15 minutes. Pair it with a handmade bib (also easy to sew) to… Read more ... 
This strawberry basket purse is such a fun accessory for little girls! Lisa from Stubbornly Crafty has a free pattern on Therm O Web that you can use you to make one. The bucket bag is shaped like a strawberry… Read more ... 
Sew an adorable carrycot or Moses basket for kids to play with their dolls. The Moses basket is both a doll bed and a doll carrier, so it’s like two toys in one. Gee’s Projects has a tutorial and free… Read more ... 
Sew a new summer top for yourself with a free pattern from So Sew Easy! This sleeveless top will become a wardrobe staple. Dress it up or style it more casually for everyday wear. The free pattern comes in women’s… Read more ... 
Make this 4th of July pillow from a combination of pieced fabric and iron-on vinyl! Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how you can make this cute 4th of July decoration. It’s easy to piece the striped background from solid… Read more ... 
Sew your own custom trim with this DIY Bias Tape Tutorial! If you’re just relying on the pre-made bias tape you find in the fabric store, finding the size and color of bias tape can be difficult. But you can… Read more ... 
Sew a pair of simple knit shorts for girls that will get plenty of wear in the summer! Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern you can use to make some. Made from a knit fabric, the shorts are… Read more ...