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Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows that sachets aren’t just a gift to give at Mother’s Day. They can also make great Father’s Day gifts when they’re made from upcycled men’s shirt pockets. Brilliant! I’m loving this because I’ve got a… Read more ... 
It’s always so satisfying when I sew clothing for myself. I get the exact fit and fabric that I want! This cross back tank by Emily from Life Sew Savory is going on my list! It’s a free pattern (yay!)… Read more ... 
The book marks are a great way to use your scrap fabrics and make cool gifts at the same time! 365 Days of Crafts & Inspiration shares a how-to. The little row of houses is a fun motif that looks… Read more ... 
Sew a hanging organizer to tame the clutter! Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free sewing pattern to make one.
Caroline from Sew Can She provides a fantastic solution to declutter your space with her free sewing pattern for… Read more ... 
Sewing projects for teens can be tricky. It’s hard to know for sure what they’ll like and what they’ll hate. I think I totally hit the mark with this tie dye beach blanket I made for my daughter’s upcoming trip… Read more ... 
This DIY plush rug features everyone’s favorite sea creature – the narwhal! Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial and free pattern. A foam interior for softness with padded appliqués make it dreamy underfoot and double as a play… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a bikini bottom. You can make one using a basic panties pattern, with a few adjustments to the construction. Melissa shows how to do it, plus she… Read more ... 
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial for making her Seaside Tote Bag. The quilted tote is so cute for summer, and a great bag for carrying along to the park or beach, or to any other summertime activity!… Read more ... 
Did you know that you can adjust the tension on your presser foot? It’s not something you’d need to do very often, but depending on the weight of your fabric you may need to adjust it. Petro from Easy Peasy… Read more ... 
Wide leg or Palazzo pants are perfect for those transition seasons where the days are warm but the nights are cool. The long full legs also tend to elongate your figure, which is always a bonus! Mayra from So Sew… Read more ... 
Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how she created these beautiful felt chrysanthemums. The bright colors are perfect for summer! This tutorial will show you how to make perfect felt flowers that turn out beautifully and can be made in… Read more ... 
It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been sewing for 3 months or 30 years, it’s always neat to find out a new way of approaching a problem or storage challenge. Heather from Heather Handmade has collected 15 simple but genius sewing… Read more ... 
This fox face embroidery hoop does more than just look cute. It’s also a wall caddy to hold small items. Lorrie Nunemaker has a tutorial and free pattern over at Therm O Web for making it. They show it with… Read more ... 
Refashioning is a fun way to get new life from old or thrifted clothes. Transforming something outdated or unflattering into a awesome new garment feels a little like a magic trick. If you’re new to refashioning, Stephanie from Swoodson Says… Read more ... 
This shark softie is trying to look tough, but he’s just a cutie! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free sewing pattern for making him. I’m loving those big shark teeth and the stitched gills!
Click below for her free… Read more ...