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Have you seen the photos of carefree women cycling along with a little crossbody bag to keep the vital necessities safe? With a free printable pattern and step-by-step instructions from HelloSewing, this could be you. The crossbody bag is… Read more ... 
If you have kids, you know that play often means dealing with those little bumps and scrapes. Beginner Sewing Projects shows how you can make this easy sew first aid kit so you can be prepared for those little accidents.… Read more ... 
This backpack beach bag has space to hold everything you need for a day at the pool or beach! Inside the bag are plenty of pockets to hold sunscreen, sunglasses, and other essentials. And on the outside, there are two… Read more ... 
This peplum tee is a cute look for summer! You can sew one in girls’ sizes using a free pattern from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom. It’s an easy pattern to sew and comes together quickly. The shirt… Read more ... 
A few months ago we shared our Denim Bags roundup with over 35+ Denim bag projects you could sew, it was so popular we decided to take another look at the wonderful uses for recycled or upcycled denim jeans.
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Stencils are such a versatile craft supply, I always make sure I have a handful in my stash! These slimline stencils from the Craft Gossip store are a happy addition to my stencil stash! The designs are so nice, plus… Read more ... 
This fabric corner bookmark is a quick little project you can sew from your scraps. It’s super easy and makes a great first sewing project for beginners. Sew Simple Home has a tutorial showing how to make the fabric bookmark. … Read more ... 
Sew a pair of boys swim trunks with a free sewing pattern from Heather Handmade! In addition to the free pattern, she tells where you can find the right kind of fabric to use to make the swim trunks. The… Read more ... 
These upcycled candy bag pouches are such a fun project! Buy a bag of your favorite candy, and then turn the wrapper into a cute zipper pouch. Julia Frazier from Bayhill Studio shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair. These… Read more ... 
This crop top is an easy pattern to sew for girls, and it’s so cute for spring! It takes just a few pattern pieces so it won’t take long to cut out or sew up. The free sewing pattern comes… Read more ... 
Have a favorite shirt you no longer wear because it’s gotten a little too tight? Heather from Heather Handmade shows an easy fix for that. You can add fabric panels into the side seams to give you a little… Read more ... 
Are you in need of a new bag? You’ll love this cute tote bag with pockets! This project from Happiest Camper includes a free sewing pattern that makes it easy to cut out your fabric and sew this bag quickly.… Read more ... 
These fabric flower pot covers are a fun way to dress up a plain flower pot. Just put the pot inside the fabric basket and you’ve got an instant flower pot upgrade! Lisa Ruble from Love to Color My World… Read more ... 
A stack of lavender sachets is a quick little project that makes a sweet gift. All you need are some scraps of fabric and some dry rice and lavender. Sew Simple Home has an easy to follow tutorial showing how… Read more ... 
Creating stretchy shirred fabric is easy to do with elastic thread
. You can use shirring to create stretchy gathered wrists on sleeves, a waistband for a skirt, or even a stretchy bodice for a sundress. Go to Melly Sews… Read more ...