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If you’re taking the time to sew a pair of pants for yourself, you want them to fit just right! If the pants pattern is too short, lengthening the legs is an easy alteration. Mayra from So Sew Easy has… Read more ... 
This little monster is more than just a cute face. He’s also a pretty handy little pouch to hold your earbuds, USB drive, or loose change. I’ve got a tutorial and free sewing patter for you over at Orange Bettie. … Read more ... 
Make this beautiful reversible mini mat using English paper piecing and a free template from Crafty Staci! She shares free templates and a tutorial on her blog. She made hers from cute Christmas prints on one side and fall… Read more ... 
Embrace your inner 80s child by hand sewing your own scrunchie hair elastics! Lisa at Cucicucicoo has a tutorial showing how. These are easy even for beginner sewists and are great gifts. Make them for you and your daughter, and… Read more ... 
Not only is a lining a nice finish for a tote bag, it also adds strength and durability. If your tote bag doesn’t have a lining, it’s easy enough to add one. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you… Read more ... 
A baby quilt doesn’t have to be pieced from a thousand pieces of fabric to be special. These whole cloth baby quilts by Simple Simon & Co. are beautiful in their simplicity. And because there’s no piecing, they’re relatively quick… Read more ... 
You can make up a useful toiletries bag in no time at all following this tutorial by Mary Martha Mama. Made from a sturdy fabric like denim or canvas, it’s great to toss in a backpack or suitcase when you… Read more ... 
Learn how easy it is to sew a felt cover for your iPad or tablet using thick, durable felt with a contrast zipper detail! Mike from The Crafty Gentleman shows how in this easy to follow tutorial. The thick felt… Read more ... 
This fleece sea turtle softie is so adorable and would make a sweet softie for a child! It’s soft so it’s good for snuggling while watching a favorite movie or reading some books. Cathi from Scratch & Stitch has… Read more ... 
This girls’ off the shoulder top is so cute for summer! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one. It’s easy to sew and will become a favorite part… Read more ... 
The sand at the beach feels so good under your toes – but not so good when it gets trapped in the bottom of your bag. Chelsea from Sew Simple Home shows how you can sew a mesh beach bag… Read more ... 
Duchy is a sweet dachsund softie perfect for kids and beginner sewists! Trixi from Coloured Buttons has a free sewing pattern and tutorial showing how to sew him. Her pattern is designed to be easy enough for a child or… 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 ... 
I do love a maxi dress for summer! from Farmhouse on Boone shows how you can sew one yourself, using elastic thread shirring to make a stretchy bodice. The maxi length dress has sundress straps, a waist tie, and a… Read more ... 
If you do much upcycling of old jeans, you probably have a stash of belt loops and side seams. That’s because these bits of the jeans are so thick they’re difficult to sew, but they’ve also got that fading and… Read more ...