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T-shirts are a wardrobe staple for kids. If you want to sew something that will get a lot of wear, make a t-shirt. Emily at Life Sew Savory has a free pattern you can use to sew this long sleeved… Read more ... 
Heather at Heather Handmade created this chenille heart t-shirt for her daughter. The fluffy heart is so cute for Valentine’s Day and for all year! Even better, the chenille heart covers up a stain on the shirt. She has a… Read more ... 
A lightweight kimono is a great way to dress up a simple jeans and t-shirt. Just layer the kimono over the t-shirt and you’ve got an instant outfit. Mayra at So Sew Easy has a free pattern you can use… Read more ... 
Turn a child’s outgrown t-shirt into an adorable ornament for your Christmas tree! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how to make an upcycled ornament from an old t-shirt. If there’s a favorite character or animal printed on the shirt, you… Read more ... 
This simple girl’s t-shirt has a pretty bow at the back! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one. It can be dressy or casual depending on what you… Read more ... 
A thumb hole cuff is always a happy surprise on a long-sleeved t-shirt! When it’s cold out, the cuffs of your sleeve become built-in hand warmers. What’s better than that? Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can add… Read more ... 
T-shirts are easy to sew and sure to get lots of wear! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern you can use to create a women’s t-shirt. It has a looser “boyfriend” fit that’s comfortable and stylish. … Read more ... 
It’s no fun when a top fits a little too snug! I’m always tugging it this way or that, trying to get it to lay smooth. Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a solution for that. She adds contrast fabric panels… Read more ... 
See how to cover up stains or just punch up the look of a plain tee with fun pockets! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has 3 free template styles to download and sew with a full tutorial. It’s a quick, easy… Read more ... 
Turn old t-shirts into a pretty braided rug! Staci from Crafty Staci shows how she created this braided rug from 6 old t-shirts. I’m pretty sure we all have at least 6 old t-shirts hanging around the house. Why not… Read more ... 
Sew a girls’ tank top that’s perfect for vacation and summertime play dates! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a free sewing pattern you can use. You can use knit fabric yardage or do like she did… Read more ... 
The 4th of July is just around the corner, but luckily these cute flag t-shirts are quick to whip up. Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make these applique flag designs. … Read more ... 
Laura from Trash to Couture shows how to create this U.S. flag t-shirt, with no sewing required! It would be so cute to wear to 4th of July picnics and fireworks! She uses strips of fabric to create a woven… Read more ... 
Small Dreamfactory has a free sewing pattern for a short sleeved t-shirt for little boys. Her free pattern comes in a size 4Y. If you need another size, you may be able to use a shirt that fits your child… Read more ...