Sew4Home shares a free pattern for these fanciful Christmas elf stockings with curlicue toes and harlequin pointed cuffs.  Make them from prints or solids, with a monogram or not. Finished stockings are roughly 16″ tall.

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Virginia from Fynes Designs shows how you can make an apron from a dish towel.  The dish towel is already hemmed which makes this a super fast, super easy project—something you can do in just 1o minutes or so. … Read More...

Sometimes fabric sits in your stash long enough – waiting for just the right project – that you forget how much you have or why you bought it in the first place.  There’s an easy fix for that.  Sherri from … Read More...

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make one.  It’s made from stretch knit fabric and is fully lined so you can roll the bottom up without any … Read More...

This bias tape zipper installation is a happy medium between an exposed zipper and a more traditional zipper.  The edges of the seams are finished with a contrast bias tape, with the teeth of the zipper peeking through.  Professor Pincushion … Read More...

Courtney from Always Rooney shows how you can make bucket baskets out of leather (or faux leather) and rope.  The leather doesn’t fray and has plenty of body so it’s just a couple of seams to make the main bucket basket … Read More...

Marit from Sew, Love, Live has come up with a stunning origami fabric Christmas ornament that’s sure to add a touch of elegance to your holiday decorations. This ornament is not only beautiful but also simple enough for anyone to … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can make this linen and leather dress for a little girl.  Most of the dress is made from linen, with a button yoke made from leather (or faux leather).  There are also … Read More...

Hey there, fellow sewing enthusiasts! Today, let’s dive into a chic and functional project: crafting your own boxy faux leather tote. This stylish accessory is not only a fashion statement but also a practical addition to your handmade collection.

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These Christmas tea bags are sooo cute!  They’d be an awesome gift for a tea-drinking friend! Jessica from Let’s Do Something Crafty shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. The shaped bags are sewn together and filled with… Read More...

This turkey hot pad is November’s Hot Pad of the Month at Crafty Staci.  She shares a free pattern for making it.  He’d make a nice place to rest a warm mug of coffee or cocoa.  The turkey body … Read More...

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making a girls’ raglan tunic.  It’s made from a stretch knit fabric and comes together quickly.  This tunic is actually a variation of her free Raglan Tunic … Read More...

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make a book tote.  The sturdy canvas bag has a small pocket on the front and contrast handles. If you’re making it for a child, you can use a fun novelty … Read More...

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has a free boy’s vest pattern that would make a perfect Christmas (or other dressy occasion) vest.  It has welt pockets, which look particularly nice when made from a contrast fabric.  Her free pattern comes … Read More...

Jill from Snugglebug University shows the felt crown she made for her daughter’s birthday.  You have to see what she used as a frame so it holds its round shape!  She also made a  matching crown for her to wear.… Read More...

We treasure our kids’ artwork, but it’s not feasible to hold on to every single piece of paper.  Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial at JoAnn Fabric’s blog, The Creative Spark, showing how you can turn your child’s … Read More...

Anna from Doll It Up shows how you can make a faux fur infinity scarf for a doll.  The dimensions she gives will make one to fit an American Girl or other 18″ doll, but you can adjust the dimensions … Read More...

Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a simple drawstring bag.  They’re quick to sew up and can be put to many uses.  Use them to hold toys, or as shoe bags, or sew up a bunch … Read More...

Here’s a fun project for all you Stars Wars fans.  Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for this R2D2 inspired apron.  I hadn’t realized till I saw her project that the shape of an apron is actually … Read More...