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This kids ear warmer will keep their ears warm when they’re outside on a cold day. You can get a free pattern for it from Heather Handmade. It’s a beginner friendly pattern so you could even let the kids… Read more ... 
The roads are super quick and easy to make! They can be sewn or a no-sew project as well. The roads are fun to rearrange over and over to create race tracks and cities for toy cars. Get the free … Read more ... 
Make something cute and fun with this DIY hair bow sewing tutorial! This is a simple and quick project perfect for beginners. These you can make these with hair bands or hair clips depending on what style you prefer. You… Read more ... 
This felt dinosaur play mat makes an awesome toy for kids! The dinosaur softies and backdrop is great for imaginative play. And because the pieces are all felt, it’s also a good quiet time activity. There are handles attached to… Read more ... 
Take your favorite meal with you on the go with this simple casserole carrier. Great for potlucks, meal trains, and anytime you want to share your favorite dish with a friend. This little carrier is just the thing to transport… Read more ... 
Don’t get rid of a sweater just because it has a hole. You can mend that sweater and keep on wearing it! Heather Handmade shows how to mend a hole in a sweater. It takes just a little bit of… Read more ... 
Tame the mess in your kid’s bedroom or playroom with these clear vinyl storage bags. Life Sew Savory shows how you can make them yourself. The clear zipper bags make it easy to sort and store all those small toys… Read more ... 
This hooded poncho or cape for Barbie is a quick craft for winter doll play. Using a recycled old sweatshirt means no hems, and with only one or two seams, it’s a great beginner project to help kids learn to… Read more ... 
This DIY wrist pincushion lets you keep your pins and needles handy when sewing. No searching for pins when they’re right there on your wrist! Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how you can make this handy pincushion.
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Sewing a dreamy tiered tulle skirt like this one is not as hard as you’d think. I Can Sew This has a tutorial that walks you through the process. You can make it in any size, using your measurements as… Read more ... 
These heart sachets can hang from a door knob or a clothes hanger to keep your clothes smelling fresh! Sew4Home shows how to make their Hearts on a String project. With lavender inside they’ll keep your closet smelling nice! Or,… Read more ... 
Sew yourself a brand new tote bag with leather straps and a big pocket across the front! Sew Can She has a tutorial showing how to make this pretty tote. The leather straps are such a nice detail that give… Read more ... 
Flare leg jeans are back in style and showing up in stores again, but you can DIY your own. Hello Glow shows how to make a pair of bell bottom jeans from a pair of straight leg jeans. It’s an… Read more ... 
Young fashionistas can expand Barbie’s wardrobe with these easy shirt extenders from ruffles. Simply cut to size and secured in back by any number of options. This fast craft is easy enough to make several colors in minutes! Go … Read more ... 
Make the cutest little baby hats quick and easy from upcycled sweaters! Make It and Love It shows how you can create these upcycled sweater baby hats with just one seam. Go to Make It and Love It for the… Read more ...