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Leave the one time use produce bags at the store! Use a reusable mesh produce bag instead! Sew Simple Home shows how you can sew a simple drawstring produce bag that you can use over and over. Go to Sew … Read more ... 
Sew a pretty new fall top for girls with a free sewing pattern from Life Sew Savory! This fall top features long sleeves and a high-low peplum. Pair it with leggings for a cute fall outfit! The free pattern comes… Read more ... 
Sew an adorable feathered owl costume for kids for Halloween! Heather Handmade has a free sewing pattern you can use. The costume is made as a cloak with fur trim sewn on to create the owl’s feathers. Creating the costume… Read more ... 
Sew a pillowcase with side ties so the pillow doesn’t slide out the end! You can find a tutorial over at I Can Sew This. You can make this cover for any size pillow. These would be beautiful for… Read more ... 
This tiered dress is perfect for fall weather! It’s loose and flowy, with long sleeves to keep your arms warm on cool days (or evenings). You can sew one for yourself using a sewing tutorial from Life Sew Savory. You… Read more ... 
Primitive dolls/folk art doll is a broad type of folk art that includes elements of naïve and outsider art. The primitive folk art style is associated with the historical or early Americana era. Primitive crafts are typically rough and unsophisticated… Read more ... 
This fleece crown makes the cutest birthday accessory – or just a fun addition to a child’s dress-up bin! The Tip Toe Fairy has a tutorial and free pattern you can use to sew one. Fleece makes great hats because… Read more ... 
This contrast back is an easy way to customize a basic t-shirt pattern! While most of this t-shirt tunic is made from knit fabric, the back is made from a woven fabric print to create a neat contrast effect. Head … Read more ... 
Upcycle old jeans into a beautiful banner you can use to decorate your home. Bring it out for special occasions or hang it all year just because! Cucicucicoo shows how you can sew one. All the different colors and washes… Read more ... 
These oval quilted pot holders are a fun sewing project you can make in afternoon! They make great gifts, or make some for your own kitchen. They have pockets to better protect your hands from a hot pan, and hanging… Read more ... 
Create beautiful fabric ball Christmas ornaments without sewing a stitch! Julia Frazier from Bayhill Studio shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair for making kimekoni style ornaments. There’s no sewing required and you can use your fabric scraps if you… Read more ... 
I know it’s not quite Christmas, but someone has to push you into the Christmas Crafting mindset. By the time the rest of the world is thinking about Christmas, you have lost valuable Christmas sewing time. These Christmas tree… Read more ... 
A soft blanket always makes a nice gift for a baby! I don’t know that it’s possible to have too many blankets. Head over to Sew Much Ado for an easy sewing tutorial showing how to make this DIY baby… Read more ... 
A custom dog leash is not hard to make! With just basic sewing skills, you can sew your own! Hello Sewing has a tutorial showing how you can make one. The outside of the leash is made from quilting… Read more ... 
Here’s a fun something you can sew for your favorite gamer! Sew Simple Home has a free sewing pattern to make this video game controller plushie or pillow. This would make a fun accent piece for a kid’s or teen’s… Read more ...