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How many times do you spy a beautiful fabric at the fabric store, but don’t know what to do with it because it’s so sheer? One easy thing you can make with that fabric is a skirt overlay. A skirt… Read more ... 
This roundup is all about using upcycled denim to create new things. All of these denim sewing projects are for bags and totes. Upcycling denim jeans is a great way to save money on your projects and save landfills. Denim… Read more ... 
This drawstring project tote bag is the perfect way to hold your knitting, crochet, or other craft projects while in process. The free pattern from Vicky Myers Creations has pockets on the outside to hold knitting needles, crochet hooks, scissors,… Read more ... 
A pair of handmade baby shoes makes a wonderful gift for a new baby! Baby shoes are one of those projects that seem like they would be super difficult, but they’re actually not that hard. Heather Handmade has a free… Read more ... 
This simple unlined drawstring is perfect for gift giving or for organizing small items! It would also make a great travel laundry or shoe bag to help keep your suitcase organized. Sum of Their Stories shows how to sew an… Read more ... 
Losing a tooth is a huge deal for a kid, especially when they get to leave it out for the tooth fairy! You can sew an adorable felt tooth fairy pillow for your child to use. A Beautiful Mess has… Read more ... 
This Valentine pillow looks just like a love letter! The front of the pillow looks like the front of an envelope you’d send in the mail. The back has folded flaps and a functional pocket where you can tuck a… Read more ... 
Upgrade your favorite winter hat by adding a faux fur pom pom! You can buy pre-made faux fur pom poms at the fabric store, but the selection is generally pretty limited. To get exactly the size and style fur you… Read more ... 
We often get asked for ideas on creating keepsake items using old clothing items from loved ones who have passed. It is such a nice way to remember someone and upcycle items that may have been dear to them such… Read more ... 
These long Calder pants and shorts are perfect for dressing up your pant style look.
Personally, I prefer pants over dresses, I do own a lot of dresses but my heart always prefers pants. When I find a pattern I… Read more ... 
This drawstring travel laundry bag will hold your dirty clothes in a suitcase, to keep them separate from the clean clothes. It’s an easy DIY sewing project that you can use for travel and also at home. You can make… Read more ... 
Sew a beautiful patchwork heart throw pillow to decorate for Valentine’s Day! The patchwork heart is made from squares and half square triangles so the piecing is easy. It’s great for using your scraps, too! Go to Polka Dot Chair… Read more ... 
These pajama bottoms or lounge pants for a Ken doll are a cute little project that comes together pretty quickly. And that’s good because I can see kids asking for a couple pair for their dolls. You can find a… Read more ... 
Sew your fabric scraps into cute fabric bow hair ties! The fabric bows are tied on to a hair elastic so they’re easy to wear. Heather Handmade has a free sewing pattern you can use. It’s super easy to sew,… Read more ... 
This gorgeous fabric heart bookmark is perfect for a Valentine’s gift, stocking fillers, Galentine’s day… plus a great use for fabric scraps! Get the tutorial and a free downloadable template for super cute fabric heart bookmark from Vicky Myers Creations.… Read more ...