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Sew this cute American flag ruffle pillow for 4th of July! Coats & Clark Sewing Secrets blog has a tutorial showing how. Red and white ruffles make the stripes of the flag, and the stars on the field of blue… Read more ... 
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew this oversized beach bag with rope handles. The summery lemon print she used is from the new Just Add Sugar fabric line by Simple Simon & Co Fill it with… Read more ... 
This strapless maxi dress is perfect for beach vacations! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial in her Sundressing series. It’s easy to sew. You can make it in any size and you won’t need a… Read more ... 
I like to take hand sewing projects with me to pass the time on a trip. Of course, if you’re traveling on an airplane it gets complicated. Staci from Crafty Staci shows how she created a sewing kit that she… Read more ... 
These pillows are perfect for any Star Wars fan! Favorite Star Wars droids are appliqued on to the front. Kim from Bugaboo City has a free pattern and tutorial so you can make them. She has patterns to make a… Read more ... 
Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free sewing pattern for a womens swim cover up. It’s a short sleeveless hoodie dress with a scoop neck and a large pocket on the front. Slip it on over your suit for… Read more ... 
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how you she created this pretty ruffle t-shirt. She used a basic t-shirt pattern and adapted it to give it a diagonal flounce across the front. Her tried & true t-shirt pattern is the Union … Read more ... 
Charlotte Warr Anderson shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can sew strips of fabric into this beautiful striped peasant skirt. It’s sewn in a spiral, round and round and round, with gathers to add fullness. Use… Read more ... 
Sew4Home has a tutorial to make a fun retro style half apron and matching hot pads. The apron features slash pockets, a contrast band at the bottom, and bound edges. Choose a fun retro print for a complete look!
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This patriotic pillow is the perfect addition to your summer decor! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial showing how you can make it. Sew it up in red, white, and blue for 4th of July, or in another color… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has a beautiful sundress tutorial for her Sundressing series. It’s a pinafore dress with ruffled straps on the back. It’s a sweet and classic look that will never go out of style. … Read more ... 
These fabric coasters are a fun way to to use charm squares or fabric scraps! And you can make them in just 10 minutes. Art Gallery Fabrics shares a video tutorial showing how. They’re super easy and would be a… Read more ... 
Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows what to do when kids outgrow their pants. Turn them into shorts! It’s also a good fix for pants that have holes in the knees. It’s so easy and can save you from having to buy… Read more ... 
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can sew this simple shoulder tie maxi dress. It’s made from a lightweight knit fabric – two fabrics, actually, one for the main dress and another for the trim. You can… Read more ... 
Woven jacquard elastic adds color and pattern to a simple gathered skirt. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how to use it to make this fun boho short skirt. It has a deep ruffle at the bottom and a smaller ruffle… Read more ...