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Oliver + S has a free pattern for making these fun little bow hair ties. They’re super easy to make and oh so cute! And, you can use your scraps. Triple bonus! If you’re already making a top or dress,… Read more ... 
Kids grow fast! Last year’s Halloween skirt can become this year’s trick or treat bag with just a few easy steps. Denise from DIY Crush shows how you can create a trick or treat bag from a little girl’s Halloween… Read more ... 
These small cube storage bins are made from a couple of fat quarters! Michele from The Scrap Shoppe shares a tutorial at Crafts Unleashed for making these fabric storage boxes. Finished dimensions are 6″ x 6″ x 6″. They’re the… Read more ... 
A bandana style baby bib makes a great baby shower gift! They’re easy to sew and are a stylish twist on a basic baby bib. Cat from Mary Martha Mama shares a tutorial and pattern for making one. Terry cloth… Read more ... 
Mollie from Wild Olive shares a tutorial at Handmade Charlotte for making this kawaii felt apple garland. The little felt apples have the sweetest faces! She includes a template for cutting the apples and adding the seed and face details. … Read more ... 
Ohhh, this alpaca hoop art!! Not only is it adorable with a capital “A”, but Bustle and Sew has a free pattern for you to make one. It’s hand stitched from felt, with a scrap of a cotton print used… Read more ... 
Lots of kids love Lego Ninjago. With the new movie coming out, there are sure to be even more Lego Ninjago obsessed kids. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial for making a Lego Ninjago pillowcase that’s sure to… Read more ... 
With one small addition, you can make a turn a plain dish towel into a magnetic dish towel that attaches easily to any metal surface in your kitchen. It’s easy to grab when you need it, and easy to put… Read more ... 
Vicky from Vicky Myers breathed some new life into old towels by adding a scrap fabric bias binding around the edges. This is a completely recycled/upcycled project making use of old towels and also fabric scraps for the binding. The… Read more ... 
Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It for making these clear vinyl boxy pencil pouches. Now, just because they’re made from clear vinyl doesn’t mean there’s no color or pattern. She adds plenty of… Read more ... 
This leather ottoman pouf is both elegant and practical. You might expect to find one at a high end furniture store, but it’s actually something you can make yourself. Melissa from Melly Sews shares a tutorial showing how. It’s not… Read more ... 
I made this messenger bag with my teenage daughter in mind, but I’m loving it enough that I think I’ll keep it for myself! It’s called the Campus Messenger Back and it’s perfect for back-to-school time! I’ve got a tutorial… Read more ... 
These gorgeous Boho pillows are made from recycled jeans and some sari border prints. Claire from Pillar Box Blue created them and she’s got a tutorial showing how she did it. Old jeans are pretty easy to find. We all… Read more ... 
Small children love to snuggle a toy, but they also tend to drop them and usually at a time when you don’t notice.w Katie from Bite Sized Biggie shows how you can make a toy keeper to keep the toys… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew up a quick headband. It’s a little knotted headband made from knit fabric. The knot is a cute accent but it also makes the size adjustable. The… Read more ...