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There’s nothing like seeing a fabric stash, all folded and pretty and ready to be sewn, to get me weak in the knees and wanting to create. As pretty as it is, it doesn’t happen by magic. Melissa from Polka… Read more ... 
An envelope style pillow cover is a super easy sewing project, but it sure packs a big punch. You can change the look of a sitting area – maybe even an entire room – with just a few of these… Read more ... 
Alicia from Sew What Alicia has started her 30 Days of Zippers series. That’s right. Each day she’ll post a live video showing a zipper project or sewing technique. She’s got her first 3 videos posted already. Check them out… Read more ... 
This baby halter romper makes the cutest gift for a baby girl! It’s super easy to make when you start with a purchased diaper cover and just add the halter top. Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how to do… Read more ... 
I’m not sure what I like more about these little zip pouches – the adorable lemon fabric, the fact the fabric is laminated, or the pretty lace zipper across the top. Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows how you can… Read more ... 
This patchwork tote is a beautiful way to use charm squares or fabric scraps. Jera from Quilting in the Rain shows how to make one in a video tutorial. I’m drawn to the patchwork but you could also skip all… Read more ... 
Something tells me that Wonder Woman is going to be a popular Halloween costume this year. Jess from Gracious Threads shares a tutorial at Fleece Fun for making a Wonder Woman costume for girls. It includes a red t-shirt with… Read more ... 
A microwave potato bag will help keep your potato from drying out while you’re cooking it in the microwave. Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can sew a microwave potato bag. It’s insulated with cotton… Read more ... 
Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee shows how you can make a pretty fall pumpkin covered in layers of folded fabric prairie points. There’s no sewing required, just cutting and lots of folding. Use a mix of fall themed fabrics to… Read more ... 
Need some motivation to get out there and get your exercise? Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how you can create running headbands with fun motivational phrases to keep you focused on your goal. The wide headbands are made from… Read more ... 
Facings provide a nice finish for shaped neckline, turning the raw edge to the back of the fabric neatly. But those facings can flop out to the front, which is unsightly and annoying. Beth from SunnyGal Studio shares a tutorial… Read more ... 
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew an insulated lunch bag. It’s great for back-to-school, or just brown bagging it for work lunch breaks. It has a zip top and nylon webbing handles. Made from oilcloth on… Read more ... 
Hot glue as a fabric embellishment? I’d never thought of it before, but it turns out it can be quite pretty. Amy from Positively Splendid used hot glue and paint to create an embellished pillow for fall. I’d expect the… Read more ... 
Glenis from Gee’s Projects shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this sweet bunny pincushion. There’s a beautiful bunny embroidery design framed framed in layered borders of fabric. She has a free embroidery pattern for the bunny design and… Read more ... 
Basting and pulling threads is the most common way to gather fabric, but it’s not the only way. from Sew4bub shows how you can use clear elastic to gather knit fabric. The stretch of the elastic creates even gathers across… Read more ...