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Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew a simple fabric belt or sash in just 30 minutes. She originally made it as a sash to tie around a basket, but it turns out it is also quite… Read more ... 
Hair bows are an easy project to sew, but what if you don’t sew? Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows an easy no-sew method for making them. Instead of a sewing machine, she uses fabric tape to put them together. … Read more ... 
Between my phone and my laptop and my tablet, I’ve got a lot of cords to keep up with! Amanda from Crafts By Amanda shows how you can create this leather cord organizer, no sewing required. It’s a smart way… Read more ... 
Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can create this adorable buffalo check mug rug. The mug rug is the perfect spot to rest a cup of coffee or hot chocolate! The bold buffalo check print is actually made from… Read more ... 
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make this cute fabric heart banner, with no sewing required. Instead of sewing, you can use fusible webbing to create the little heart flags… Read more ... 
Rachel from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can sew your own sleeping bag. Think of all the fun prints and fabric combos you could use! Keep in mind that your DIY sleeping bag won’t be rated be rated for… Read more ... 
Hair scrunchies are easy to sew and a good way to use up some of your fabric scraps! Simple Simon shares a tutorial showing how you can make one in just a few easy steps. They include step by step… Read more ... 
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew a girls’ knit midi dress – and you won’t even need a pattern! If you have a t-shirt that fits the child, you’ve got all the pattern you need. She… Read more ... 
The Love Notes pillow by Taunja from Carried Away Quilting is the perfect project for using up your scraps – your fabric scraps AND your little bits of trims and buttons! The “envelopes” are made from 2 1/2″ fabric squares,… Read more ... 
Peasant dresses are an easy style of dress to sew for little girls. They’re also an easy style of dress to sew for dolls. Lindsay from PA Country Crafts shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a peasant dress… Read more ... 
These ruffled pillow shams by Sew4Home remind me of the gingham pillow shams and accent pillows my mother made for me when I was a kid. They’re even gingham just like the ones I had! There’s just something timeless about… Read more ... 
These quilted pillbox pouches provide cute and handy storage for small sewing notions or office supplies. Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for making them. Finished dimensions are 4″ x 6″. It’s a great scrapbusting project for your… Read more ... 
This fabric box folds up and ties with a bow to provide pretty storage for toys or other small items. But untie that bow and it folds out flat. It also has the option to fold out just the front,… Read more ... 
Polka dots are a staple in my fabric stash. They’re just so versatile – and so cute! Amber Simmons shows how you can create these donut hot pads, with polka dot fabric giving them sprinkles. Donuts and polka dots in… Read more ... 
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making this batwing sweater top. It has the perfect mix of slouch and fit, loose through the top and fitting snug around the waist and the wrists. It can be… Read more ...