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If you’ve ever purchased fabrics or linens from thrift stores or estate sales, then you know about that “vintage fabric smell.” Sometimes a good washing will get that smell out, but sometimes the smell lingers even after its been washed.… Read more ... 
This little baby sea turtle costume is the cutest!! Cathi from Scratch and Stitch made it, and she’s got a tutorial showing how! She starts with a green footed pajama (smart!) and then creates the sea turtle’s shell and arms… Read more ... 
See how easy it is to create Halloween and autumn decor for your home! Angel from Fleece Fun shares a tutorial at U Create showing how to make these soft fabric pumpkins from Minky. They’re quick and easy to sew… Read more ... 
Sew a scrap of knit into an adorable fabric bow headband for your favorite little girl! Create Kids Couture has a tutorial showing how. The big bow is the perfect girly girl accessory to any outfit, and the knit headband… Read more ... 
Use your fabric scraps to make this cute bat applique Halloween t-shirt! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial and free applique pattern. You can use your scraps to build the bat designs! Use them to embellish a t-shirt you… Read more ... 
Brandy from Gluesticks shows how you can sew a diaper pouch that’s perfect for new parents! The little pouch is easy to toss in a diaper bag, tote, or backpack and has just enough room to hold a few diapers,… Read more ... 
Gift cards make great gifts (especially for teens!) but wrapping them can be a challenge. Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can make this curvy fabric envelope that’s perfect for gifting a gift card! It’s easy to make and… Read more ... 
Shelly from Coral & Co. shares a tutorial for making this fun Halloween pumpkin! She includes a free pattern for the pumpkin applique. I’m loving the mix of the black and white gingham (so modern and yet so perfect for… Read more ... 
If you want to sew for boys, you can’t beat a basic t-shirt. It’s easy to sew and a great style for boys to wear. Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free sewing pattern. Her free t-shirt pattern includes… Read more ... 
This spider skirt is perfect to wear to Halloween parties and activities! It’s fun for Halloween without the fuss of dressing up in a full costume! Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can make one. It’s easy, made from… Read more ... 
This phone wallet organizer will help keep your phone and sunglasses from getting scratched when they’re in your purse. You can find a free pattern and tutorial at So Sew Easy. It’s an easy project you can sew in about… Read more ... 
Know what makes the perfect dress even better?? POCKETS. If you sew your own clothes, you can easily add them in while you’re making them But you can add pockets to ready-to-wear dresses or skirts, too. Beth from The Renegade… Read more ... 
Learn how to sew a circle skirt with any fabric, including small cuts or one-way prints, with this little trick! Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares a tutorial and a free pattern in 34 sizes. Circle skirts are easy to sew and… Read more ... 
I love a full skirt to dress up a simple t-shirt while still being super comfortable. What I don’t like, though, are all those gathers around my waist. They’re just not that flattering on me. Autumn from It’s Always Autumn… Read more ... 
Make this adorable hourglass mini quilt to hang on your wall! Shelly from Coral & Co. has a tutorial showing how. She used her Cricut Maker to quickly cut all the pieces she needed. The finished quilt is so pretty… Read more ...