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Cori from Hey Let’s Make Stuff shows how you can make this felt candy corn garland. The design is so simple and yet it’s so cute! If you have a cutting machine, she’s got a .SVG file for you. If… Read more ... 
The Perfect T-Shirt Dress by Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom is the perfect school dress! It’s a loose fit A-line t-shirt dress that looks dressed up but is still comfortable for playground. And, it’s a free pattern! … Read more ... 
Fabric pumpkins are a quick and pretty way to decorate for the fall months, and they’re super easy to make! Amy from The Idea Room shows how you can make a fabric pumpkin. You can use any fabric, but I’m… Read more ... 
Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to make a bucket bag backpack. The round bottom gives plenty of room to pack for dance class, sports practice, or even a sleepover. … Read more ... 
Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how she sewed this classic ballet tutu for her daughter. Unlike a no-sew knotted tulle tutu, her sewn version has the tulle gathered on to a fabric strip that has a foldover elastic waistband… Read more ... 
BurdaStyle shows how you can sew this fun little pyramid purse. The wristlet bag is the perfect size for date night or girls’ night out. There’s room inside to hold a phone and ID and credit cards. Make it from… Read more ... 
This unicorn pillow would be so cute in a child’s bedding set! You can make one yourself using a tutorial by Alexis from Persia Lou. She shares the tutorial and also a free pattern at Crafts Unleashed. The soft… Read more ... 
When you’ve got a tried & true pattern, you can update it to the season’s trends by making small changes. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit created this baseball tee with velvet sleeves. The velvet gives a trendy look to a… Read more ... 
Amy from Sew Incredibly Crazy shares a tutorial at Therm O Web for making this patchwork pumpkin potholder. The patchwork makes it a great project for your smaller scraps. It also gives it a warm homespun kind of look that… Read more ... 
Pillows are an essential part of a comfortable bed, but sometimes they can be a bit of a hassle to keep inside their pillowcases. Whether it’s from constantly fluffing and adjusting, or from a pillow that is just a bit… Read more ... 
When I see a charm pack, I tend to think of patchwork panels for totes or bags or even skirts. But what about ruffles? Sew4Home shows how you can use charm packs to create beautiful striped ruffles on a throw… Read more ... 
I recently made personalized sleep masks for my Girl Scout troop to wear at a campout. I wanted the girls to have a way to keep stray lights out of their eyes so they could get to sleep. The sleep… Read more ... 
Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew a bucket bag with a grommet drawstring top. The boxy purse has plenty of pockets on the inside so your smaller items are always easy to find. You can make… Read more ... 
There’s a certain satisfaction that I get when I sew my own clothes and the stripes (or other prints) match perfectly at the seams. Matched prints are one of those details that make a garment look more finished. Melissa from… Read more ... 
This llama makes the cutest pincushion! Trimcraft has a free pattern and tutorial on their blog The Craft Blog. You can stitch him up from craft felt using only hand sewing. You can use him in your sewing room as… Read more ...