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This car wallet and play mat makes a great gift for kids! The wallet has pockets to hold a handful of cars, and it folds out to make a small play mat with a road the cars can go on. … Read more ... 
Mayra at So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern for this pretty peplum top. It’s perfect for dressing up in summer! The flutter sleeves are optional. The back has a deep V and an invisible zipper. Her free sewing… Read more ... 
Reduce your use of plastic utensils and paper napkins with this placemat and napkin roll! Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial at Sew Can She showing how you can make one. Use the placemat to create a clean space… Read more ... 
A large fabric basket may be just what you need to hold extra blankets in a living room, or even as a hamper in a bedroom or bathroom. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew your own fabric… Read more ... 
Mayra at So Sew Easy has a free pattern for sewing this pretty camisole top. It can be as dressy or as casual as you like, depending on the fabric you use to make it. Shirring on the back gives… Read more ... 
Sew a baby quilt that’s cute and snuggly, and full of different textures. Melissa at Polka Dot Chair has a tutorial showing how to make her Soft ‘n Snuggly Sensory Baby Quilt. The front of the blanket is made with… Read more ... 
A mason jar becomes a pincushion and sewing kit with this easy tutorial at Make and Takes. The pincushion sits atop the jar, while the jar itself holds small sewing notions you might need. You can make one in a… Read more ... 
These joggers combine the comfort of sweatpants with a more stylish, slimmer leg. They’re great for wearing to school! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free pattern for making these slim fit joggers. She uses her free basic sweatpants… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew created these quarter keeper keychains for trips to Aldi, where you pay a quarter deposit for a shopping cart. They’d also be handy for when you unexpectedly have to park in a metered parking spot. … Read more ... 
Sew a cozy fall pillow with this tutorial by Swoodson Says! Here beginner friendly tutorial shows how to sew applique text on to a pillow! It’s a fun sewing project for fall, with cozy fabrics and pom pom trim.
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Do you have a dress that’s perfect in every way, except a neck that’s too low cut? Heather from Heather Handmade shows how can fix that. She shares a tutorial showing how to raise a neckline. It’s a quick fix… Read more ... 
Create a lovely neighborhood mini quilt with little houses using fabric scraps and applique. Bev at Flamingo Toes has a free pattern and tutorial you can use. It’s so sweet from all black and white fabrics, but you could make… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a free sewing pattern for making a simple girls’ nightgown. It’s easy to sew, made from knit fabric with a simple A-line shape and a ruffle at the hem. Her free… Read more ... 
Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can create bold, colorful flower pillows inspired by Merrimekko. She has used Merimekko designs in other home decor projects, like decoupage benches and Christmas decorations. Now she’s got pillows inspired by a… Read more ...