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Make a nostalgic reusable fabric gift bag, known as a Santa Sack
. You can personalize this gift bag with your choice of fabric. Make the gift bag to perfectly fit the size of the gift. This Santa Sack is… Read more ... 
Trick or treating for candy is the best Halloween fun for many kids. But what if you’re a child with food allergies, and can’t eat the candy? The Teal Pumpkin
Project encourages folks to stock up on some non-candy treats… Read more ... 
These little spooky spiders can’t wait for you to stitch them into a paper embroidery card for Halloween! Paper embroidery, also known as card stitching, lets you combine your passion for sewing AND papercrafts in one project! Crafts With Sarah… Read more ... 
I made a couple of beautiful upcycled Christmas stockings, using old denim and daddy’s old shirts and a few other bits and pieces, I think they are worth showing what you can do with stuff lying around. You can see… Read more ... 
This is a no sew pattern, but it is so pretty I still had to share it here on the sewing blog.
The complete no-sew pattern includes step-by-step photo diagrams and instructions to create a beautiful ornament for your Christmas… Read more ... 
Create a fabric pumpkin topiary for your fall decor! Fabric pumpkins are easy to make, requiring only basic sewing skills. Donna Herron has a tutorial showing how you can make a stacked pumpkin topiary like this one. Each pumpkin takes… Read more ... 
Fall is almost here! Get into the fall spirit with this cute pumpkin applique pillow made from scraps of orange and green fabric. Heather from Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how to make it. It’s easy enough for beginners… Read more ... 
This Christmas stocking is perfect for holiday parties! It dispenses boxed wine so holiday cheer is at the ready! Beginner Sewing Projects shows how you can make this fun Christmas DIY. It’d make a great hostess gift for Christmas parties!… Read more ... 
Make a red, white and blue patriotic garland to celebrate the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day – any day! It’s made from felt which makes it super easy to sew. This would be a great project… Read more ... 
Looking in my sewing room, I spotted a roll of nylon cord next in my leftover fabric basket. There’s not much fabric left in the basket, but there’s a lot of cord. I thought a little bit about what I… Read more ... 
Make a fun dress perfect for summer or winter with one of these free dress sewing patterns for girls. Some are for knit fabrics and some are for woven fabrics. I’m getting ready to use one of these for… Read more ... 
I believe that the success of a sewing project lies not just in purchasing the right fabric and accessories. The way the fabric is cared for before the start of the project also has a profound influence on the result… Read more ... 
Learn how to add a DIY star applique to a t-shirt with a simple rag edge. This is an easy sewing project that’s perfect for summer and the 4th of July. You can see the full sewing pattern and tutorial… Read more ... 
Lots of fun monkey-themed sewing patterns are included in the mega sewing pattern list – everything from softies and quiet books to costumes and bags! If you have a thing for monkeys then this is the only article you will… Read more ... 
A nice 10 Mini Animals toys is an ideal project for beginners and for children’s craft! Soft and cosy animals can become a good child’s friend making them perfect for 1st baby toy gifts or decorations for a babies Nursery. … Read more ...