New Year’s is right around the corner and with it comes a fresh start.  My normally disorganized self suddenly gets the urge to organize “all the things”.  This year to get a jump start on my New Year’s organizing, I thought I’d create a few fabric baskets to hold some of the trinkets in my...

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Today I’m going to be sharing with you an easy version of my reading pillow pattern. It’s one of my favorite tutorials on this site, and I’ve been asked many times to create a simplified version of the pillow. This tutorial is beginner-friendly and is also great for kids who are learning how to sew. ...

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Aprons can be both functional AND cute! We’ve rounded up some of the most darling, easy-to-follow apron sewing patterns for kids and adults, so you’ll never have an excuse not to get in the kitchen. A few years ago, I was on an apron making kick! I stitched up aprons to give as gifts to...

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Turn some of your cherished fabric scraps into colorful and creative fabric gift tags! In this step-by-step tutorial, we will show you how to do it! Hello, friends! It’s Julia from Bayhill Studio. Are you looking for ways to use up those teeny tiny fabric scraps you just can’t bring yourself to throw away? We...

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Tired of your kids losing all of their “stuff” in the back seat of the car when you’re on a road trip? Why not stitch them up this special pillowcase with a pocket to hold all their road trip stuff with this Road Trip Pillowcase Pattern?  {this post has been updated from a previous version} This...

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This free zipper pouch pattern with a flat bottom (sometimes referred to as a gusset), is a part of my “learn to sew series.” A series of simple sewing projects aimed at helping you learn how to sew or improve your sewing skills!  These zippered pouches are my “go-to” handmade gift and were one of the...

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Do you have a bunch of old sweatshirts in your closet just taking up space? Maybe they have sentimental value because they are from a favorite vacations or sports team. Get them out of your closet and turn them into a cozy Sweatshirt Quilt. Today’s self-binding sweatshirt blanket tutorial will show you how. Sweatshirt blankets...

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I love designing small sewing projects that make great gifts. I designed this glasses case pattern so you could make a fun colorful sunglasses case to gift to a friend (or yourself!). This pattern would also work well if you want to make a reading glasses case. There are two things you should know about...

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Learn how to make a soft & snuggly baby receiving blanket with this free Flannel and Minky Blanket Sewing tutorial! This Minky blanket is easy to sew and only takes a little over a yard of Minky fabric! Today I’m going to show you how to make the easiest, most cozy baby blanket. It’s so...

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Learn how to make a lined zippered pouch with this simple tutorial. Zip pouches are one of my favorite things to sew! It’s so easy, you’ll find yourself stitching them up over and over again! Some of my favorite things to sew are zip bags! They don’t take a lot of fabric, are great projects...

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