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This bunny ear Easter chair cover is so cute – and it’s also quite easy to make! DIY by Anna Craft has a free sewing pattern to make one. Made from fleece, it has long floppy bunny ears that are… Read more ... 
These DIY bunny baskets are perfect for Easter treats and egg hunts. Heather at Heather Handmade has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how you can make them! The simple fabric baskets have ears and face details that give each one… Read more ... 
If you’ve ever sewn a lined sleeveless tank or bodice, you probably remember the frustration when you realized that you can’t just place the lining and outer fabrics right sides together and sew around the neck and arm holes. Because… Read more ... .jpg)
A quick and easy pillowcase with only 3 seams! Perfect for beginners, but the end result looks professional. Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom has a tutorial showing how to make this “magic pillowcase”. Some people also refer to… Read more ... 
Here’s a pretty and functional tote for you to sew today. It’s a sturdy and roomy tote with 6 pockets around the outside to keep your stuff organized and within easy reach. Use it as a book bag, a knitting… Read more ... 
It’s easy to change the look of a loose fit dress or t-shirt by giving it a cinched elastic waist. Heather and Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how. She added the elastic waist to a dress of hers so… Read more ... 
There’s no doubt that paper towels are convenient. But it doesn’t take long to go through a roll of towels, and all those paper towels end up in the trash. A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make UNpaper towels. … Read more ... 
Sew a lovely bloused with a shirred bodice and sleeves! Sew, Jahit has a tutorial showing how to do it, and she includes free sewing patterns you can use. She also includes instructions for how to draft your own pattern,… Read more ... 
Little House Living has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how you can make your own reusable period pads. This is great if you’re wanting to reduce your own usage of one-time-use paper products, or perhaps want to help out girls… Read more ... 
As PPE (personal protective equipment) supplies necessary for fighting covid-19 are running low, some medical facilities are asking for home sewists to create fabric face masks. Kim at Sweet Red Poppy has a DIY sewing tutorial for a face mask… Read more ... 
It’s easy to sew a pillow (or two, or three) to match your decor. Susan at Organized 31 has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how. She made this pillow to match her daughter’s bedding set. It took her just 15… Read more ... 
Make a fun fidget toy to keep your kids’ or your own hands busy and your mind relaxed! This DIY marble maze tutorial by AppleGreen Cottage comes with a free template. This quiet fidget toy is easy to make from… Read more ... 
A sewing machine cover will keep your sewing machine free of dust between sewing sessions. Chelsea at Sew Simple Home has a free pattern you can use to make a sewing machine cover. There are plenty of pockets to hold… Read more ... 
Craft Passion has a free sewing pattern you can use to create these cute bunny ear headbands. These plush headbands are made with elastic in them so they’re comfortable while also fitting snug to stay on. The free sewing pattern… Read more ... 
Trixi at Coloured Buttons makes the cutest felt softie patterns for kids to sew! This little wombat would be a fun project to make! She designed it with beginner and kid sewists in mind, so you can get all the… Read more ...