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Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew a bucket bag with a grommet drawstring top. The boxy purse has plenty of pockets on the inside so your smaller items are always easy to find. You can make… Read more ... 
This llama makes the cutest pincushion! Trimcraft has a free pattern and tutorial on their blog The Craft Blog. You can stitch him up from craft felt using only hand sewing. You can use him in your sewing room as… Read more ... 
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can sew a travel pouch to keep your toiletries organized when you travel. It’s super easy to make because you start with a washcloth, so all the edges are… Read more ... 
This Halloween mummy isn’t so scary at all! In fact, she’s really kind of sweet. Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make one. They’re quick to sew and make cute Halloween gifts or… Read more ... 
Adrianna from Hey June shows how you can create a crossover hem for the next t-shirt or sweatshirt you sew. The crossover adds a cute detail to the hem, and it’s an easy adaptation to make to your pattern. I… Read more ... 
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine created this sweet little house bag, and she’s got a tutorial and free templates for you. A little door and windows are appliqued on to the front of the bag, and the flap… Read more ... 
Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this large zippered tote. There’s a recessed zipper across the top and a magnetic snap pocket on the front. On the inside, there’s a patch pocket and… Read more ... 
Kids grow fast! Last year’s Halloween skirt can become this year’s trick or treat bag with just a few easy steps. Denise from DIY Crush shows how you can create a trick or treat bag from a little girl’s Halloween… Read more ... 
A bandana style baby bib makes a great baby shower gift! They’re easy to sew and are a stylish twist on a basic baby bib. Cat from Mary Martha Mama shares a tutorial and pattern for making one. Terry cloth… Read more ... 
Mollie from Wild Olive shares a tutorial at Handmade Charlotte for making this kawaii felt apple garland. The little felt apples have the sweetest faces! She includes a template for cutting the apples and adding the seed and face details. … Read more ... 
Ohhh, this alpaca hoop art!! Not only is it adorable with a capital “A”, but Bustle and Sew has a free pattern for you to make one. It’s hand stitched from felt, with a scrap of a cotton print used… Read more ... 
Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It for making these clear vinyl boxy pencil pouches. Now, just because they’re made from clear vinyl doesn’t mean there’s no color or pattern. She adds plenty of… Read more ... 
This leather ottoman pouf is both elegant and practical. You might expect to find one at a high end furniture store, but it’s actually something you can make yourself. Melissa from Melly Sews shares a tutorial showing how. It’s not… Read more ... 
I made this messenger bag with my teenage daughter in mind, but I’m loving it enough that I think I’ll keep it for myself! It’s called the Campus Messenger Back and it’s perfect for back-to-school time! I’ve got a tutorial… Read more ... 
These gorgeous Boho pillows are made from recycled jeans and some sari border prints. Claire from Pillar Box Blue created them and she’s got a tutorial showing how she did it. Old jeans are pretty easy to find. We all… Read more ...