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Whether the event is dressy or casual, you can never go wrong with a little black dress! Mayra at So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern to sew a Boho mini dress that would make an adorable little black… Read more ... 
Sew your fabric scraps into Christmas tree ornaments! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial over at Diary of a Quilter showing how to make these cute little patchwork and felt tree ornaments. They’re fun to make and they make… Read more ... 
This tulle wrap skirt is perfect for all those Halloween costumes that require a fancy skirt. It’s actually a wrap skirt so the fit is flexible, which is great when you’re making costumes for kids! When Halloween is over, you… Read more ... 
Mermaids have always been popular costumes for girls, but they seem to be even more popular lately! Havalah from Sisters, What! shows how you can sew an adorable mermaid costume for a little girl. It looks like a dress, but… Read more ... 
Over the years I’ve become a convert to PDF patterns. Sure, you have to print and assemble, but minute for minute that is still faster than driving to the fabric store and back! Plus, you have more options for independent… Read more ... 
Create a fabric skull and crossbones wall hanging for your front door with this free pattern by Crafty Staci! Don’t worry about this skull scaring away visitors – he’s not a scary looking skull at all! Use her free… Read more ... 
This plaid flannel pumpkin makes such a pretty fall accent! You can find a tutorial at Jolly Jabber, the blog for Fat Quarter Shop. You can make a pumpkin that measures 6.5″ diameter x 5″ tall from a fat quarter. … Read more ... 
Whether you love spiders or run screaming whenever you see one, you’ve got to admit that this quilted spider mini quilt by Flamingo Toes is absolutely beautiful! This spider’s web is embroidered with beautiful flowers on her back, and she… Read more ... 
Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can make a pretty gathered skirt – and it’s got pockets, y’all! It has a simple elastic waistband that’s easy to sew. The rayon challis she used is perfect for this project… Read more ... 
Fabric twine is a fun way to use up your fabric scraps! Cut them and twist them into colorful fabric twine! But then… what do you do with the fabric twine? Patti from Hearth and Vine shows how you can… Read more ... 
All it really takes to create a vampire costume is a good cape. Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can create a vampire cape with a stand up collar. Her cape is made from a circle so it’s got a… Read more ... 
I love the vintage style of these gathered round pillows! They’re especially cute made out of bright florals. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can make these pretty pillows. Piping around the edges shows off the round shape, and… Read more ... 
A drawstring bag is an easy and fun sewing project! You can make them in any size and you can put them to so many uses! Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shows how you can sew these pretty drawstring bags. Details… Read more ... 
I have a huge stash of zippers I’ve picked up through the years. I find it’s easier just to have a bunch of zippers on hand rather than running out to the fabric store every time I need one. But…… Read more ... 
The Office Hours blouse is elegant and refined. It’s perfect for work but also for any time you need to be dressed up. Mayra at So Sew Easy shares the sewing pattern for free! The long sleeved blouse has a… Read more ...