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This color block pencil skirt has shaped seams front and back to give it a dramatic look and a nice fit. You can sew this skirt with a free pattern from So Sew Easy. It’s an easy skirt sew from… Read more ... 
This minky and flannel baby blanket is so cuddly soft and would make a great present for a new baby! Polka Dot Chair has a tutorial showing how you can sew one, including tips for sewing on minky fabric. The… Read more ... 
How many times do you spy a beautiful fabric at the fabric store, but don’t know what to do with it because it’s so sheer? One easy thing you can make with that fabric is a skirt overlay. A skirt… Read more ... 
This roundup is all about using upcycled denim to create new things. All of these denim sewing projects are for bags and totes. Upcycling denim jeans is a great way to save money on your projects and save landfills. Denim… Read more ... 
This drawstring project tote bag is the perfect way to hold your knitting, crochet, or other craft projects while in process. The free pattern from Vicky Myers Creations has pockets on the outside to hold knitting needles, crochet hooks, scissors,… Read more ... 
Losing a tooth is a huge deal for a kid, especially when they get to leave it out for the tooth fairy! You can sew an adorable felt tooth fairy pillow for your child to use. A Beautiful Mess has… Read more ... 
We often get asked for ideas on creating keepsake items using old clothing items from loved ones who have passed. It is such a nice way to remember someone and upcycle items that may have been dear to them such… Read more ... 
These pajama bottoms or lounge pants for a Ken doll are a cute little project that comes together pretty quickly. And that’s good because I can see kids asking for a couple pair for their dolls. You can find a… Read more ... 
Do you have cold feet? These DIY sewing patterns and tutorials are going to fix that! These patterns are all for slippers and slipper boots, So many different styles to choose from.
I love the Simple Kimono style. Once you… Read more ... 
Sew a pair of jogger style sweatpants with a free sewing pattern from Melly Sews! They’re easy to sew and use just 3 pattern pieces. They even have pockets! If you’ve never sewn stretch knits before, this is a good… Read more ... 
Turn a plain pillow into a beautiful Valentine’s Day pillow with this heart applique pillow wrap! A velvet heart embellished with a mix of old buttons gives it a vintage style. The wrap has an easy hook and loop tape… Read more ... 
If you’ve ever stepped on a tiny toy car in the middle of the night, you already understand why soft toys are sometimes the superior option.
When my kids were little, we had plastic tracks that clipped together… and unclipped… Read more ... 
This hooded poncho or cape for Barbie is a quick craft for winter doll play. Using a recycled old sweatshirt means no hems, and with only one or two seams, it’s a great beginner project to help kids learn to… Read more ... 
Sewing a dreamy tiered tulle skirt like this one is not as hard as you’d think. I Can Sew This has a tutorial that walks you through the process. You can make it in any size, using your measurements as… Read more ... 
Young fashionistas can expand Barbie’s wardrobe with these easy shirt extenders from ruffles. Simply cut to size and secured in back by any number of options. This fast craft is easy enough to make several colors in minutes! Go to … Read more ...