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You can make up a useful toiletries bag in no time at all following this tutorial by Mary Martha Mama. Made from a sturdy fabric like denim or canvas, it’s great to toss in a backpack or suitcase when you… Read more ... 
This fleece sea turtle softie is so adorable and would make a sweet softie for a child! It’s soft so it’s good for snuggling while watching a favorite movie or reading some books. Cathi from Scratch & Stitch has a… Read more ... 
The sand at the beach feels so good under your toes – but not so good when it gets trapped in the bottom of your bag. Chelsea from Sew Simple Home shows how you can sew a mesh beach bag… Read more ... 
Duchy is a sweet dachsund softie perfect for kids and beginner sewists! Trixi from Coloured Buttons has a free sewing pattern and tutorial showing how to sew him. Her pattern is designed to be easy enough for a child or… Read more ... 
If you do much upcycling of old jeans, you probably have a stash of belt loops and side seams. That’s because these bits of the jeans are so thick they’re difficult to sew, but they’ve also got that fading and… Read more ... 
Make sweet bedtime memories with this bear and moon felt toy! Miss Daisy Designs has a free sewing pattern for the Twilight Bear, and a story that goes along with it. You can tell the story at bedtime and use… Read more ... 
Grab an old tablecloth and turn it into a tote bag! This unlined bag is super easy to make. Pam from Threading My Way has a tutorial showing how. It’s lightweight enough you can fold it up and tuck it… Read more ... 
These fabric bowl cozies keep your soup warm and protect your hands from a hot dish. Heather from Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how you can sew some bowl cozies. Her tutorial includes two methods, both of them easy. … Read more ... 
Sew a wrap top maxi dress that’s perfect for summertime! Autumn from It’s Always Autumn has a free pattern and a tutorial for you. This lovely summer dress has short sleeves, a wrap bodice, waist tie, and a maxi length… Read more ... 
This simple sewing project keeps plastic grocery bags organized and easily accessible. Sewing for Beginners has a tutorial showing how to make it. Step by step photos make this an easy sewing project. Awesome for beginners!
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This colored pencil roll makes it easy to see all your colored pencils and reach for exactly the one you want. No more digging through a pencil pouch to find the right pencil! Caroline from Sew Can She shows how… Read more ... 
Simple Simon & Co. has a great idea for using your fabric scraps. Turn them into patchwork gift wrap ribbons! The idea is so simple – and so smart! You’ll use up your scraps and you’ll save money on gift… Read more ... 
Sew a soft snuggly blanket that’s personalized with your child’s name! Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy has a tutorial showing how to these adorable Minky and flannel blankets. She made hers using some cute Toy Story 4 novelty flannels so… Read more ... 
Sew a girls’ tank top that’s perfect for vacation and summertime play dates! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a free sewing pattern you can use. You can use knit fabric yardage or do like she did… Read more ... 
Sew a cute little monkey softie with this free pattern from Felt With Love Designs! Made from felt, it’s easy to sew with only simple hand stitches. The tutorial is part of the Sew a Softie series organized by Trixi… Read more ...