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Make your best ever market tote bag using the free market bag sewing pattern by AppleGreen Cottage – make sure to check out what it can be transformed into! This is a great looking tote in 3 sizes you can… Read more ... 
Fabric baskets come in many shapes and sizes making them a great storage solution. Easy to sew, they can be made in the size and colours to match any decor or room in your house. Great for using up Fabric… Read more ... 
Last week we shared a undies pattern with you that got so much attention we knew we had to hunt down some more designs. These Panel undies are perfect for mom tums that need a little extra support. Finding a… Read more ... 
I was looking for a tutorial for corded handles, but they all seem to require a speciality presser foot (called the “narrow presser foot
“) because of the tight sewing alongside the bulky cord. This process of wrapping the… Read more ... 
The Heyday Dungarees pattern combines comfort with a funky sense of style.
This pattern includes ten sizes, from XXS up to 5XL.
This is a relaxed fit dungaree/overall. It has tie straps which don’t need undoing in order to take… Read more ... 
An easy foldover clutch you can make in a sitting and take it out after. The combination of striped fabric and leather brings this simple pattern up a notch. It’s a great project for learning zip placement and working with… Read more ... 
Now that you’re learning to sew, you’ll need a place to keep all of your pins. Here is a simple DIY felt pincushion shaped like a sugar cookie! Complete with your favorite flavor of frosting and colorful sprinkles! A great… Read more ... 
Learn all these sewing and alterations you can do yourself to make your wardrobe fit well and make it last longer. A great life lesson to know and to teach your kids and teenagers. Don’t pay for these alterations learn… Read more ... 
Cute, decorative little bowls. Great for a desk, sewing table, drawer storage and organization. Finished sizes: large 5″W x 2 1/4″H; small 4″W x 1 3/4″H.
These intricate organizers look far more complicated than they are. You can modernise them… Read more ... 
I’m always keen to try new things so when I saw this ‘fabric’ I just had to give it a try. Fabric that is far more air and holes than it is fabric. I thought this was going to be… Read more ... 
This is the 3/4 sleeve summer blouse project, designed to take only two hours to complete.
This blouse pattern features a rounded neckline, and an easy to close back with a loop and a button.
It is lower at the… Read more ... 
I don’t know when it happened, but skinny jogging pants for men became a thing. We are always getting requests for more Sewing patterns for men, so here it is! This pattern is of course suited to teenage boys too.… Read more ... 
I have tried and tested the patterns – 6 times to be exact.
The resulting journal cover has a clean look and is very functional, with plenty of compartments including card slots, pen holders and a pocket for a smartphone.… Read more ... 
I believe that the success of a sewing project lies not just in purchasing the right fabric and accessories. The way the fabric is cared for before the start of the project also has a profound influence on the result… Read more ... 
A sunrise clutch pattern that is easy to make and perfect for the summer months. Get the free sewing instructions for making this purse here with step by step directions. Looking for more DIY sewing patterns to make your own… Read more ...