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If you ever wanted to make a box pleated skirt but didn’t know where to start, this Sewing For A Living tutorial will help you figure out how to calculate the amount of fabric, how to fold the pleats, and… Read more ... 
What a creative idea! Instead of just knotting the two ends on a drawstring together, you can make cute pulls for your drawstring bags, backpacks or pouches. So easy and practical for a bag you can reuse a number of… Read more ... 
Turn a child’s outgrown t-shirt into an adorable ornament for your Christmas tree! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how to make an upcycled ornament from an old t-shirt. If there’s a favorite character or animal printed on the shirt, you… Read more ... 
Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how to sew up patchwork Christmas tree skirt. The pieced design comes together quickly and easily. She used a 1/2 yard each of 5 coordinating prints, though you could also use fabrics from your… Read more ... 
These convertible fingerless mittens are just the thing for when you need to keep you hands warm while you get things done. They convert easily from full mittens to fingerless mittens so you’ve got your fingers free to grip a… Read more ... 
Sew a special stocking for your dog and cat with this free tutorial by Handmade Charlotte. The stockings are easily made from felt. The free pattern includes the templates for both the bone and the mouse decorations so you can… Read more ... 
This Santa Christmas stocking is so cute! And Cathi from Scratch & Stitch has a free sewing pattern you can use to make it. She adds fantastic details like the Santa hat and belt that really make this stocking stand… Read more ... 
This simple girl’s t-shirt has a pretty bow at the back! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one. It can be dressy or casual depending on what you… Read more ... 
A fleece winter hat or headband makes a great Christmas gift – or maybe just a fun project to sew for yourself! A Little Craft In Your Day has a video tutorial showing how you can make both of these! … Read more ... 
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Advent calendars are a fun way for kids to mark the days until Christmas. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew this cute Christmas tree Advent calendar. Numbered pockets across the bottom hold little felt ornaments that are… Read more ... 
Cathi from Scratch and Stitch has a free pattern for the cutest snowman Christmas stocking! He’s even wearing a little hat and scarf to keep him warm! I’m loving the little knotted scarf! The hat and scarf are both Dollar … Read more ... 
This Epattern contains all three designs you see above. Your family is sure to get a kick out of Christmas with these incredibly cute Shoe Stockings. Patterns and full instructions are included for a saddle shoe, docksider, and high-top tennis… Read more ... 
These retro mod Christmas ornaments are so cute – and they’re easy to make! Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage has a free pattern you can use to make them. Her pattern includes several shapes and sizes so you can sew up… Read more ... 
This fun Advent calendar is made up of little felt stockings holding a treat or message for each day leading up to Christmas. from My Sew Bliss has a tutorial and free pattern you can use to make one. The… Read more ...