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These clear vinyl zip pouches are a happy way to store your little stuff, whether it’s cosmetics or craft supplies or other small items. HungryHippie Sews shares a tutorial showing how to make them. The colored clearn vinyl adds such… Read more ... 
This bench started off as a dated and worn thrift store find, but look how beautiful it is now! A coat of paint and a cover for the cushion do wonders to update the style. Cami from Tidbits shows how… Read more ... 
I don’t know how people dressed their girls for winter before leggings. They’re perfect for all the layering you need to do to keep warm in the winter, especially kids who like to play outside. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of… Read more ... 
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making her striking Sundance squash blossom quilt. The large pieces make this quilt quick to sew. The design is also nice for showing off solids!
Click below for her tutorial: Sundance … Read more ... 
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress has taken her popular casserole carrier tutorial and created a 1-minute video showing how it’s put together. The insulated carrier wraps around a rectangular baking dish
and has loops at the top where you… Read more ... 
Quigley the Corgi is the cutest little dog softie! How can you not love him when he’s got those sweet ears and of course the heart in his hands? Jenny from Fluffmonger has a free pattern and tutorial to share… Read more ... 
This Liberty patchwork heart pillow is LOVE. Amanda from A Crafty Fox shares a tutorial at Diary of a Quilter showing how to create the patchwork reverse applique pillow. Her tutorial just shows how to make the front of the… Read more ... 
Nobody likes ripping seams, but sooner or later you’re gonna make a mistake in your sewing and you’ll find yourself needing to remove the stitches. Most of us reach for our seam ripper, but there are other options for… Read more ... 
Laura from A Beautiful Mess show show you can make a crinkly teething toy for baby. It’s made from fabric knotted around a wooden ring. Plastic between the layers makes them crinkle when baby plays with the fabric. They’re easy… Read more ... 
Pam from Threading My Way just completed a sizable sewing project – 30 library bags to give to children in need. The bags themselves were pretty simple, but the volume was quite significant. It can be hard on big projects… Read more ... 
Anna from Journey into Creativity shows an easy way to make some cute fingerless gloves. Start with socks!! It takes just a few easy steps to turn them into some fingerless gloves to keep your hands warm on a cold… Read more ... 
Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free sewing pattern at Fleece Fun for making knit joggers for an 18″ doll. You can make them from scraps of knit fabric. If you don’t have knit scraps, look through your closet (or… Read more ... 
This lace clutch is a beautiful finishing touch for a dressy outfit or a night out on the town. It’s also a good project to make use of smaller cuts of lace. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can… Read more ... 
Making bags is all about the details. Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can create corded handles to give your bag a more polished look. They look like they would be hard to make, but they’re actually quite easy. … Read more ... 
Susan from Oh My! Creative shares a tutorial for making these felted wool fingerless gloves. The felted wool is super warm, and the little heart appliques make them perfect for Valentine’s Day! They’re made will all straight seams so they’re… Read more ...