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See how easy it is to sew a simple knit pencil skirt! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how to make one. If you’re wanting to learn to make your own clothes, a knit pencil skirt like… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how you can sew a classic satchel bag. It’s big enough to pack for a weekend trip, but easy enough to carry to take with you to the gym. It has a pockets on the inside as well… Read more ... 
Turn family photos into keepsake ornaments with this tutorial by Stephanie at Swoodson Says! Embroidery and beading and a bit of tulle add sparkle and personality to the black and white photos. You’ll have fun figuring out which details to… Read more ... 
These ribbon angels will be so pretty hanging on the tree, with the Christmas lights shining through the sheer gathered ribbon. Mayra from So Sew Easy has a tutorial showing how you can make them. She made these angels with… Read more ... 
This bear ornament is made from patchwork fabric, but with the vinyl coating on the outside, it’s perfect for hanging outdoors! In fact, this bear ornament was made to hang on one of the Christmas trees decorating the U.S. Capitol! … Read more ... 
Wool hats can be so expensive, and wool fabric is even more so. Keep warm this winter by upcycling an old wool sweater into a hat! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how. This is a photo tutorial with no pattern… Read more ... 
Holiday party and nothing to wear? Make yourself a sparkly sequin skirt! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has a a tutorial showing how. It’s perfect for Christmas and New Year’s parties! Her tutorial includes tips for sewing… Read more ... 
Have you ever seen a piece of spectacular embroidered trim but haven’t known what to do with it because it’s so wide? Sachiko from Tea Rose Home has a great idea. She used a bit of wide Embroided trim
to… Read more ... 
It’s less than a week till Christmas. If you don’t have stockings for all your family members yet, there’s still time to sew some up! Cheryl from Sew Can Do has a free downloadable pattern & tutorial for a Classic… Read more ... 
Skip the throwaway gift wrapping paper this year and save a hole-y scarf from the trash with this upcycle sewing tutorial by Stephanie at Swoodson Says. You only have a few seams to sew, this is faster than going to… Read more ... 
Making your own Christmas tree skirt is actually pretty simple and can give you a custom look. Cat from Mary Martha Mama has a tutorial showing how she created this beautiful Buffalo check quilted Christmas tree skirt. Pre-quilted fabric makes… Read more ... 
This DIY pouf ottoman might be the ultimate scrap busting project. Not only is it sewn from larger scraps of fabric, but the stuffing is made from all those fabric scraps. The pouf makes a nice addition to a living… Read more ... 
Make a beautiful quilted Christmas stocking using a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how to do it. She uses precut fabric strips and batting strips to make the quilted strips she uses to create the stocking.… Read more ... 
These gnome pillows make cute holiday and winter decor for your home! Kippi at Home has a free pattern and sewing tutorial showing how you can make them. The simple shapes are easy to applique so it’s a project you… Read more ... 
This felt tree is quick and easy to make. It makes a great ornament, but it’s also a cute extra to tie onto a gift! Staci from Crafty Stacihas a tutorial showing how to make one. The simple stitching… Read more ...