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Normally hemming a pair of pants involves cutting length off the bottom and turning up the raw edge. But when you hem a pair of jeans, doing that will lose that stitched and weathered hem and it will be obvious… Read more ... 
Decorate your tabletop for Halloween and fall with these cute fall pumpkin placemats! You can sew a set for your table using a free pattern from Heather Handmade. They’re a fun way to welcome the change in seasons to your… Read more ... 
Bunting banners are a fun way to decorate for any holiday or occasion! Just make the flags in color prints that suit the occasion and you’ve got a pretty decoration. It’s better than crepe paper or streamers because you can… Read more ... 
This fold over wristlet clutch is perfect for going out! You can make one using a sewing tutorial from Happiest Camper. The angled fold over flap is a nice detail that looks particularly cool when using a contrast fabric… Read more ... 
Make a set of festive fall fabric coasters using a reverse applique technique! Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how to make these cute reverse applique pumpkin coasters. You only need small pieces of fabric so this is a… Read more ... 
The superstition associating black cats with bad luck is rooted in the European fear of darkness. Black cat superstition in Western culture dates back to Ancient Greece. In Japan, it is thought to be good luck if a black cat… Read more ... 
Add some extra padding – and a pop of color – to a chair with a DIY chair cushion. Hello Sewing has a tutorial showing how you can make one. These are great for dining chairs or maybe outdoor… Read more ... 
These spider trick or treat bags are so cute! Kids will love carrying them around and collecting candy in them! Lisa from Stubbornly Crafty shares a free pattern and tutorial at Therm O Web. Big goofy eyes and a wonky… Read more ... 
Fabric yo-yos are fun to make and a great way to use up your fabric scraps, but what to do with them? Why not use them to make a pretty wreath to hang on your door? You’ll need a lot… Read more ... 
Keep your crochet hooks organized and easy to find with this crochet hook roll. You can sew one from fat quarters using a free pattern from Vicky Myers Creations. Each crochet hook has its own pocket so you can… Read more ... 
Sew a round fabric basket to create a pretty plant pot or to organize your home. Fabric baskets are not difficult to sew and you can use them in so many ways. Heather Handmade has free sewing pattern to make… Read more ... 
Sew a kitchen scarf towel that you can wear around your neck while cooking, so you’ve always got a towel within easy reach. This is such a great idea! The section that you wear around the neck is made from… Read more ... 
A rice heat pack feels good on sore muscles and can help soothe a tension headache. They’re super easy to sew so it’s easy to have one on hand. Sew Simple Home has a tutorial showing how you can make… Read more ... 
Sew a bowl of pretty patchwork fabric apples to decorate your home this fall! Jennifer Long shares a tutorial over at the Therm O Web blog for making these patchwork fabric apples. There’s a free pattern that includes three sizes… Read more ... 
This loose fit fall dress is perfect for crisp autumn days! Emily at Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern you can use to sew one for yourself. The gathered dress is pretty – especially from the rust double… Read more ...