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This bat was too cute not to share, I can envision a few of these flying over my lounge room. These Halloween bats make for cute toys to giveaway to friends and neighbours instead of giving away candy. You could… Read more ... 
Add a split hem to the next shirt you sew with this sewing hack! Emily at Life Sew Savory shows how you can create a split hem detail to add to a sweatshirt or t-shirt. Head over to Life Sew … Read more ... 
Sew a large fabric bucket that’s perfect for Halloween decorating – or even to hold candy for trick or treaters! There’s a free sewing pattern you can use at Heather Handmade. I think it would be pretty holding a… Read more ... 
In need of a new wallet but don’t want to buy one? Put to use that extra fabric you have and make a new wallet. Beginner Sewing Projects shows how you can sew this easy DIY fabric wallet. It’s easy… Read more ... 
A broken zipper doesn’t have to be the end of a favorite pair of jeans. Instead of tossing your jeans, you can mend the zipper and keep on wearing your favorite jeans! The Creative Sewist has a great tutorial showing… Read more ... 
A pillow shaped like a witch hat makes a fun Halloween decoration! It’s easy to make from black fabric with a bit of lace or ribbon for the hat band. Heather Handmade has a free sewing pattern you can use… Read more ... 
This fabric “exploding box” is a fun, clever and brilliant project and it’s so easy to do! eSheep Designs has a tutorial showing how you can make one. Taken from paper crafting, this fabric box gets its structure from Peltex… Read more ... 
I know we rarely like to talk about that time of the month, but its part of a woman’s life and why not make that time create less waste. You can sew your own reusable sanitary pads with a free… Read more ... 
Are you craving a crafty, creative Christmas?
Let Debbie Shore show you how to create all the accessories you’ll need in the latest addition to her best-selling Half Yard series. Featuring six themed chapters rustic, traditional, contemporary, monochrome, Scandinavian and… Read more ... 
Add some flannel to your fall outfits with this fringed flannel infinity scarf! Coral and Co. has a tutorial showing how to make this pretty fall accessory. Her tutorial has variations for a longer looped style and a shorter cowl… Read more ... 
This sewing pattern is for a Sweet Doll. This handmade doll measures 45cms when made and requires basic sewing skills to be able to complete. She would make a wonderful Christmas gift or made to donate to orphanages or children’s… Read more ... 
Many people like to use a weighted blanket to help ease anxiety or to help rest their bodies. Mama Smiles has a tutorial showing how you can sew your own weighted blanket. She made hers from some fun Harry Potter… Read more ... 
Use a free sewing pattern to make the cutest quilted patchwork apple coasters! They’re the perfect spot to set a cup of coffee or tea on a cool fall afternoon. You can get the free sewing pattern and tutorial from … Read more ... 
Upcycle some old jeans into a beautiful new pillow for your home! Vicky Myer Creations shows how to make an upcycled jeans pillow with a fall leaf design. She used two pairs of jeans – one with a darker wash,… Read more ... 
Sew your scraps into pretty gathered fabric flowers! You can use them to make hair accessories, but don’t stop there. How about using them to create a beautiful fall wreath? Stone Cottage Adventures has a tutorial showing how to make… Read more ...