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Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew a reversible wrap skirt. You get two looks from one simple A-line skirt! It’s a quick project and easy enough for a beginner to make. Plus, if your… Read more ... 
A handmde pillowcase is always special. But a handmade pillowcase with a pocket to hold a favorite stuffed toy is even more special! Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make one. Her tutorial is part of Skirting the… Read more ... 
This sturdy tote is ready for any summer adventure! Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial at Hatch. She’s also got a free machine embroidery file for the flip flops if you sign up for a 1 month subscription… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Swoodson Says used shibori indigo dye to add color and pattern to a pair of plain white curtains. I’m loving how they turned out! She’s got a tutorial showing how she did it. If you’ve got some white… Read more ... 
Use your leftover bits of lace trim to make a pretty cuff bracelet! Maya Kuzman has a tutorial showing how. If you don’t have any scraps of lace trim, you could always buy some by the yard at the fabric… Read more ... 
Bonnie from Bonnie and Blithe has a free pattern and tutorial for making this little girl’s play dress with a flouncy ruffle at the neck and shoulders. It’s made from knit fabric so it’s comfortable and easy for a little… Read more ... 
Cheryl from Paradiso Designs shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to transform an oversized t-shirt into a trendy t-shirt tunic. She slims it up a little but keeps the length so it has more of a tunic… Read more ... 
Jeans buttons are made sturdy in order to take the stress and strain that they get with normal wear. Should the button come off, it’s a little more complicated to replace it than replacing a standard button. Jeans buttons are… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew has a free pattern for the cutest little baby bonnet. The brim can fold back which can look extra cute if you use a contrast fabric for the lining. You can find her free pattern… Read more ... 
Use your favorite scraps to sew a cute patchwork bag! Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial showing how you can make this patchwork cross body zip bag. These little bags are a fun way to use up your… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a maxi skirt with a flat front waistband. The back of the waistband is an elastic casing so it’s easy to pull on, with no zipper or… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make a cute matching game out of upcycled denim and heat transfer vinyl. She made her game with different dinosaur silhouettes, a theme that would appeal to most young kids, but if… Read more ... 
Lace appliques aren’t just for bridal and special occasion sewing. Andrea Goddard from Bernina shows how you can use a couple of those lace appliques to make a pretty addition to a t-shirt. Her tutorial also shows how you can… Read more ... 
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how you can make a skirt out of a t-shirt. It’s super easy, and it takes only 10 minutes! Her tutorial is part of the Skirting the Issue series organized by Simple Simon &… Read more ... 
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew this simple knit dress with circle ruffles at the hem and sleeves. The curved shape of the fabric pieces cut for the ruffle gives a gentle flounce. You can make… Read more ...