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Is there any fabric more summery than linen? This frayed edge linen dress is a summertime classic. I Can Sew This shows how you can sew you own linen dress. It’s actually quite easy and you don’t even need a… Read more ... 
Don’t spend a fortune on dog toys – make your own from upcycled materials! Heather Handmade created this fun dog bone toy from old jeans, with an empty water bottle inside to make a crinkly sound. You can easily replace… Read more ... 
Sew a new summer skirt for yourself with this easy DIY sewing tutorial! I Can Sew This shows how you can create a simple gathered skirt with pockets. You can make it in any size, with no sewing pattern required.… Read more ... 
Here’s your new favorite crossbody bag! It’s super cute and handy sized, with two slip pockets, zipper pocket, magnetic snap closure and adjustable shoulder strap. There’s room for a mobile phone, plus a tablet and notebook and pen. This free… Read more ... 
Ric rac trim gives such a sweet vintage style to your sewing projects. Heather from Heather Handmade used ric rac to create an adorable flag pillow for 4th of July. She used stripes of red
and white ric rac
,… Read more ... 
There’s nothing like a circle skirt for twirling! You can sew an easy twirly circle skirt for girls with this free pattern from Fabric Love. This style of skirt is super versatile and can be sewn from a range… Read more ... 
Tired of the same old ball caps or no hat at all? Then sew yourself this Easy Sew Bucket Hat today and stay cool while out and about. There’s a free pattern over at Happiest Camper. This bucket hat… Read more ... 
Knot bags are easy to sew, and are the perfect casual bag for summer! You can easily carry it on your wrists, with one strap looping around the other to serve as a closure. No zipper, no snaps necessary! A … Read more ... 
Give new life to an old hoodie by giving it dinosaur spikes! Sisters, What! shows how you can create this upcycled dinosaur hoodie. What a fun idea for kids of all ages!
[photo from Sisters, What!]
Looking for more Dinosaur… Read more ... 
Who doesn’t love joggers? They’re comfortable for lounging around the house, but you can also run errands in them. Happiest Camper has a free pattern you can use to sew a pair for yourself. The free sewing pattern comes in… Read more ... 
If you want to make a quick and easy new skirt for your daughter, start with a men’s button up shirt. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can turn a men’s shirt into a girl’s skirt. The hem is… Read more ... 
This is an adorable hand sewing pattern to create a felt monkey-unicorn hybrid animal! You can get a free pattern from Felt With Love Designs. This adorable felt monkey softie was designed for the 2019 Sew a Softie series, which… Read more ... 
Have fun setting a pretty table with these arch-shaped placemats! The arch shape placemats have a wonderful modern style, though they could also be at home in a more traditional decor. This is an easy sewing project that’s good for… Read more ... 
Sew some adorable little felt toadstool mushrooms with this free pattern! These little felt toadstools are cute on their own – and would be fun to nestle in cottage decor and mantelscapes – but they’d also make great additions to … Read more ... 
These small quilted coasters pack a big punch in the sewing skills department! This tutorial from Pin, Cut, Sew Studio teaches how to piece a small log cabin block, quilt the sandwich, plus a technique for binding by machine with… Read more ...