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Dressing up is hard in the winter. At least, it’s hard if you want to stay warm while looking nice. A long wool skirt looks nice, but just try finding one in the store. Anna from Tea and a Sewing… Read more ...
These colorful Christmas ornaments combine scrappy patchwork with felt to make pretty and colorful baubles for your tree! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a tutorial showing how to make them! It’s a great scrapbusting project for your smallest fabric scraps!… Read more ...
Make a toddler bandana bib using this free sewing pattern and tutorial! This sewing tutorial over at www.applegreencottage.com teaches you how to create absolutely darling toddler bibs even if you are just starting your sewing journey. A beginner-friendly project for… Read more ...
This tutorial for making full-size Christmas plush and plush ornaments will allow you to have plump, little reindeer animals both on and under the tree! You can get the free pattern and tutorial at Fluffmonger, in both a full size… Read more ...
Christmas pajamas are a fun tradition for kids! Chelsea from GYCT Designs shares a free sewing pattern so you can sew them for all the kids in your family. She has free sewing patterns for both the raglan top and… Read more ...
This little Christmas gnome would make such a cute ornament for your tree! Mar from Marzipan Knits created it, and she’s got a tutorial on her blog telling how she did it. She was able to make several of them… Read more ...
Amanda from A Crafted Passion shows how you can sew a nursing cover. These make great gifts for new moms! Made from quilting cotton, it’s a lightweight blanket with a strap so you can wear it hands-free. A curved opening… Read more ...
Set a pretty holiday table with these cutlery pockets! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can sew these fabric cutlery pockets. Sew them from a festive Christmas quilting cotton print! They’re quick to sew so you can make… Read more ...
A drawstring elastic waistband combines the adjustability of a drawstring with the stretchy of elastic. It’s a nice detail to add when sewing athletic or leisure wear! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can create… Read more ...
Patti from Hearth & Vine shows how you can make a pair of mittens and matching headband from a sweater! Recycle an old sweater from your closet or pick one up at a thrift store. This is a great project… Read more ...
These “Jelly Beans” microwavable hand warmers are the perfect shape for holding in your hand! There’s even a little tab on the end to hook a thumb through. Sew4Home has a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make them.… Read more ...
A fluffy bunny pillow is perfect to snuggle up with this winter, and the stuffed animal sewing tutorial is great for beginners with a photo walkthrough. Stephanie at Swoodson Says has the free pattern and tutorial for you. Don’t be… Read more ...
These little raindrop bags are the cutest little pouches! They’re the perfect way to wrap up a small gift. Or use one as a jewelry pouch! Andy from A Bright Corner has a tutorial showing how to make these sweet… Read more ...
This Felt Christmas Tree Craft is an easy sewing project for beginners and makes a great Christmas ornament or homemade gift! Jennifer from Sugar, Spice and Glitter has a tutorial showing how to make it. The sewing is easy enough… Read more ...
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can create a Christmas quit for everyone on your list – quick and easy! She shares the tutorial over at Polka Dot Chair. Using pre-quilted fabric gives the look of a hand… Read more ...