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Reduce the amount of single use plastic in your house with these reusable mesh produce bags! You can sew them yourself using a tutorial from I Can Sew This. The mesh bags are so handy! You can make them… Read more ... 
These Reindeer and deer felt toys are perfect for decorating your home or for gifting to friends and family. This sewing pattern comes with an adaptation so you can turn them into Christmas tree ornaments too. Once you start making… Read more ... 
Don’t throw out your favorite jeans once they start showing wear! Use some creative methods to mend those rips and worn spots instead. The Creative Sewist Blog has some great ideas for doing just that. The techniques range from practical… Read more ... 
No Christmas tree is complete with some star ornaments! The best part about this easy sew craft project is you can do it or you can get the kids involved in making this fun craft. You can let them choose… Read more ... 
Looking to update your bedding ensemble? Dans de Lakehouse can show you how to make beautiful euro shams. The large square pillows look beautifully arranged across a headboard. They’re easy to sew and will add a custom look to your… Read more ... 
Elizabeth Made This shows how to create an adjustable waistband with this easy buttonhole elastic tutorial. It’s a simple sewing alteration you’ll use again and again for your kids.
As parents, we all know the struggle of trying to find… Read more ... 
For a child who loves Raya and the Last Dragon, you can make this cute Sisu the dragon costume. Heather Handmade shows how in an easy to follow tutorial. Starting with a purchased hoodie makes this an easy Halloween or… Read more ... 
Make a fun pouch with lots of pockets from a couple of squares of fabric! This is a quick sew project based on a popular paper origami technique. The result is a nifty little pouch with six pockets that can… Read more ... 
Better than recycled—up-cycled!Basic sewing skills are all you need to turn unloved or discarded clothing into creative opportunities of your own expression.
With Wayward Threads 
as your guide, you will create your own fun-to-wear garments that are not only fresh… Read more ... 
One of my favorite features to add to a bag is an adjustable strap. It takes just a little bit more fabric and an extra bit of hardware, but it adds so much to your bag. So Sew Easy has… Read more ... 
Make your own felt Nativity Advent Garland (individual decorations approximately 11-13cm tall), perfect for twiggy trees or in a group strung along with ribbon as a garland.
Once made, the full set of 24 decorations can be used as an… Read more ... 
You’ll go batty for this fun Halloween skirt! Lex at What the Craft created this tulle skirt covered in bats. It’s perfect for Halloween parties or just to show your Halloween spirit! Go to What the Craft for the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Help soothe away a bump or bruise with these felt owie owls! You can keep them in the freezer so you’ve always got a cold pack to put on an owie. Handmade Heather shows how you can make them from… Read more ... 
When you’re sewing costumes, sometimes you have to get a little creative. There’s not always a ready-made pattern for exactly the costume you want to make. Cheryl at Sew Can Do created this adorable raccoon costume, but used a basic… Read more ... 
When binding a quilt or blanket, bias binding
is your friend. Because it’s cut on a 45 degree angle, the binding easily stretches around curves for a nice smooth finish. You can buy bias binding, but I think it’s more… Read more ...