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Update your table settings with a new set of cloth napkins! Table settings look so much prettier with cloth napkins, and they’re also more eco-friendly than paper napkins. Melly Sews shows how you can sew your own fabric napkins. This… Read more ... 
You can sew this t-shirt dress in just a couple of hours! So Sew Easy has a free pattern you can use. The maxi length dress is a great addition to your wardrobe. You can wear it loose or belted… Read more ... 
This infinity scarf is a beautiful accessory, but it’s got something else as well – a hidden pocket! The hidden zip pocket is a great place to stash an ID, a little cash, or other essentials you need to keep… Read more ... 
Don’t toss that favorite jacket or pair of pants just because there’s a hole or worn spot. You can mend them and add beautiful design elements at the same time. Nikki at Tikkido shows how to do a sashiko visible… Read more ... 
These memorial Christmas ornaments are a beautiful way to remember loved ones at Christmas! Jessica at Cutesy Crafts made these heart ornaments from a grandmother’s clothing to give to family members. She was able to make a whole set of… Read more ... 
Nowadays, many of us “outsource” basic tasks. Food is instant, ready-made, and processed with unhealthy additives. Dry cleaners press shirts, delivery guys bring pizza, gardeners tend flowers, and, yes, tailors sew on those pesky buttons. But life can be much… Read more ... 
It’s easy to turn a pair of regular jeans into skinny jeans. All it takes is a little bit of sewing! Happiest Camper has a tutorial showing what to do. This is a great way to save money, by either… Read more ... 
We keep getting requests for patterns for men’s shirts. So here is a new on we found on Etsy.
The Finch Button up men’s shirt is a simple everyday staple that can be worn around the globe.
These quilted flannel coasters are perfect for fall with their soft flannel texture, fluffy edges, and adorable pumpkin appliques. Beth from Renegade Seamstress has a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make these pretty fall pumpkin flannel coasters. Mix… Read more ... 
Sew a wrap skirt with a beautiful flounce detail. This free sewing pattern from So Sew Easy can be as dressy or as casual as you like, depending on how you accessorize. The flounce adds drama, while the waistband has… Read more ... 
Hang a stocking for your pet so Santa can leave him some dog treats
for Christmas morning! This dog paw Christmas stocking by Heather Handmade is a cute stocking for your furry friend. You can make it from quilting cottons… Read more ... 
Cold feet and toes are no fun! But you can sew a pair of fleece slippers to keep your kids’ feet warm this winter. Chelsea at Sew Simple Home has a free sewing pattern and tutorial to sew these kids… Read more ... 
There’s nothing cozier than a handmade stocking hung by the chimney with care! You can easily sew a simple Christmas stocking with a free pattern from Life Sew Savory. And just because the pattern is simple, doesn’t mean it has… Read more ... 
What’s your favorite kind of pie? This quilted table topper has them all! Each section of the hexagon topper is a different yummy flavor of pie. Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how you can sew this fun table topper… Read more ... 
Sometimes the perfect fabric doesn’t come from the store. For this project, Mayra at So Sew Easy created her own custom fabric for a beautiful metal frame purse. Would you believe this fabric started out as a plain canvas? She… Read more ...