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Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew a tote from wax canvas. The durability of wax canvas makes it a great choice to use for tote bags and other utility bags. Her bag features two colors of… Read more ... 
The 4th of July is just around the corner, but luckily these cute flag t-shirts are quick to whip up. Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make these applique flag designs. … Read more ... 
Here’s a roundup for folks that have a Cricut /Silhouette and love to sew! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has collected a mix of SVG files with a sewing or quilting theme, perfect for DIY shirts and totes.
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Who doesn’t love fresh flowers from the farmers market? Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern for her charming famer’s market flower embroidery hoop art. She designed the pattern to use her new Auriful thread 
collection, Vintage Stitching. The… Read more ... 
This tote bag has a nice surface texture and structure created by pin tucks! Minna from The Shapes of Fabric has a tutorial showing how to make it. Sewing the pin tucks requires precision, but the effect is worth it! … Read more ... 
Laura from Trash to Couture shows how to create this U.S. flag t-shirt, with no sewing required! It would be so cute to wear to 4th of July picnics and fireworks! She uses strips of fabric to create a woven… Read more ... 
Want to live in a more sustainable way? Want to stop using plastic? Learn how to sew reusable produce bag and get rid of plastic bags.
These reusable bags are quite fast to make, you can use them week after… Read more ... 
Create fun checker board effects with this lovely denim woven pillow! Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial showing how. Use the leftover scraps from other repurposed projects for this throw pillow cover. Make a lovely pattern by using… Read more ... 
Sew this jazzy paneled skirt for your little one, using your leftover scraps. This cute skirt is easy to whip up and plenty of options to customize. Sew Crafty Me has a tutorial showing how to make it. The tutorial… Read more ... 
Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can use webbing to create beautiful corded bag handles. The webbing is sturdy to use for handles. There are no raw edges so you can use them as is – no turning… Read more ... 
Kids love baking – whether it’s in a play kitchen or helping out in a real kitchen! Brandy from Gluesticks shows how you can sew a simple apron for the little baker in your home. It’s designed for both boys… Read more ... 
Kick the plastic snack bag habit! Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew fabric snack bags that can be used over and over. No more one-use plastic bags in your trash! Plus, the kids can pick out the… Read more ... 
When I talk about my “sewing scissors” I’m usually referring to my fabric shears.
But those are by no means the only pair of scissors in my sewing room. Scissors will have different shapes and different types of blades depending… Read more ... 
Who doesn’t love a maxi dress for summer? Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew a shirred maxi dress – IN JUST 20 MINUTES! There’s no pattern required and the sewing is super easy.… Read more ... 
These mommy & me bags are so fun! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a tutorial showing how to make a simple tote in child and adult sizes. The bags are easy to sew, and fun to customize! Finished bag dimensions… Read more ...