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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 to … 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 ... 
This cute Valentine’s pillow covered in hearts is covered in little felt hearts. I love the dimension that the hearts add to the pillow! You can make one for your home, and it’s actually an easy sewing project. The pillow… Read more ... 
This hanging kitchen towel makes a nice housewarming gift. Or make some for yourself to brighten up your own kitchen. Sew Crafty Me has a tutorial showing how to make this simple DIY hanging kitchen towel. See more kitchen sewing … Read more ... 
This scalloped placemat is absolutely charming! The scalloped shape makes a pretty frame for a place setting. Messy Jesse has a tutorial and free pattern you can use to sew some for your own table. I’m loving the Liberty print… Read more ... 
Sew a warm fleece hat for your favorite toddler! This fleece hat by Delia Creates has ear flaps which I think are adorable and would also keep their ears warm. There’s a free pattern so you can use it to… Read more ... 
This fabric belt is an easy sewing project, and one that would be a great first sewing project. All you need are some long fabric strips and some very simple hardware. And the sewing is just easy straight seams! Head … Read more ... 
This patchwork Fair Isle ornament would be lovely on any Christmas tree! You can make one yourself with a free pattern from Heather Handmade. You can use your scraps to make this pretty patchwork ornament.
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Christmas may be just a few days away, but there’s still time to sew up a special Christmas stocking. Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a free sewing pattern you can use to make a quilted Christmas stocking. The… Read more ... 
Sew a pair of pajama pants for everyone in your family! You can make them all match for a fun coordinated photograph or Christmas morning. Sweet Red Poppy has a free pattern you can use. Her free pattern includes a… Read more ...