Free Sewing Patterns

SewCanShe has free sewing patterns for all the most popular projects. Here you’ll find sewing projects for all skill levels, and most have a pdf download available. All the tutorials include easy step-by-step instructions and printable templates if you will need them. Whether you love to quilt, sew for kids, or sew for yourself, I hope you enjoy my patterns!

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45 DIY Upcycle and Repurpose Ideas To Sew
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45 DIY Upcycle and Repurpose Ideas To Sew

Now is the time to upcycle and repurpose; between being a good steward of the planet, and budgeting for uncertain economic times, you are sure to feel rewarded as you make new items from handfuls of discarded fibers. Sew 45 useful items and thoughtful gifts using all your leftover notions, fabric bits, and random pieces of stuff you just can’t throw away.

How to Make a DIY Heating Pad for Shoulders and Neck – Free Tutorial
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How to Make a DIY Heating Pad for Shoulders and Neck – Free Tutorial

Sew a heating pad that is like warm hug around the neck! This cute heating pad is 24” long and 6” wide, just the perfect size and weight to wrap around your neck and shoulders. Heat it up in the microwave for 1-2 minutes and then relax, relieve stress, and ease your tired muscles.

https://sewcanshe.com/how-to-sew-easy-baskets-with-10-squares-layer-cake-leftover-project/
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50 Free Sewing Patterns To Organize Your Home for Spring

From bins and caddies, to pouches and pockets use these free sewing patterns to organize and put your space in order! Enjoy free sewing patterns for each of the projects, and I know you’ll appreciate the pretty designs and practical uses of each organizer.

A Quilter’s Art: 16 Enchanting Pieces of Japanese Bags and Pouches
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A Quilter’s Art: 16 Enchanting Pieces of Japanese Bags and Pouches

In the late 19th century, Western-style quilting was introduced to Japan by American and European missionaries and teachers. Japanese fiber artists were interested in the patchwork and applique quilting styles created by the female missionaries and wives of American and…

14 Last minute DIY Valentine Crafts that are Better than Chocolate
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14 Last minute DIY Valentine Crafts that are Better than Chocolate

Grab your crafting supplies and get ready for the best ever Valentine’s Day. Each of these DIY valentine projects will make thoughtful gifts and sweet decorations. Use these free ideas and patterns to create something handmade and add the touch…

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Sew Your Heart Out! 12 Heart Quilt Block Patterns (All Free)

Enjoy this collection of free heart quilt block sewing patterns. From woven to foundation paper piecing, you will find the pattern you’re looking for. Quilt blocks are the building blocks for sewing unique bags, useful items, home decor, and (of…

Fall In Love with Your Kitchen Again: 50 Sewing Patterns
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Fall In Love with Your Kitchen Again: 50 Sewing Patterns

Make your kitchen extra special, clean, and orderly. Use these free, easy projects like fat quarter tea towels, appliance covers, aprons, and potholders. All of the sewing patterns in this list have easy step-by-step instructions and free templates if needed…

https://sewcanshe.com/how-to-make-a-pocket-tissue-pack-holder-easy-sewing-tutorial/
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45 Handmade Gifts You Still Have Time to Make: Free Patterns and Ideas!

Use the following free patterns and tutorials to make thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Not every handmade project is sewing either; I snuck some no-sew gifts in here too to make sure you had everything you need. You’ll…

30 Free Patchwork Patterns Perfect for Holiday Decorating and Gift-Giving!
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30 Free Patchwork Patterns Perfect for Holiday Decorating and Gift-Giving!

Patchwork quilts make the chilly holiday season warmer, don’t you think? Get ready to sew patchwork quilts, aprons, Christmas stockings, gift bags, and more with this list of free sewing patterns that make perfect patchwork for the holidays! Your home…

13 Stylish Quilt Coat Patterns: Sew This Season’s Hottest Trend
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13 Stylish Quilt Coat Patterns: Sew This Season’s Hottest Trend

Have you seen quilt coats making a come-back lately? There are influencers paying top dollar for coats made from vintage quilts. I just finished making a quilt that I’m going to use to make my own coat. I can’t wait…

https://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/diy-pool-chair-covers-with-all-the-extras
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25 End-Of-Summer Sewing Projects: Free Patterns!

Are you still dealing with the heat of summer? End summer on a fun note with these 25 free sewing patterns! You need all of these summer essentials, including summer beach bags, beach and pool towel projects, a BBQ apron,…

https://www.heatherhandmade.com/diy-mouse-pad/
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20 Cute Accessories to Sew for Your Devices: Handmade and Hi-Tech Hand-in-Hand

I love my electronic devices and I LOVE sewing. Put them together and what do you get? The handmade connection! ha ha ha… Below are 20 free sewing patterns and tutorials for things you can make to hold, carry, store,…

How to Sew a Wash Bag for Underwear and more – free sewing tutorial
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How to Sew a Wash Bag for Underwear and more – free sewing tutorial

This mesh laundry bag will help you keep your bras, underwear, and other items separate and wash them safely in your washing machine. I love using mine for swimsuits too. Just toss your delicates in the bag and then toss the bag in your washer.

How to Make Folded Fabric Coasters and Pot Holders: Easy Sewing Pattern
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How to Make Folded Fabric Coasters and Pot Holders: Easy Sewing Pattern

Sew up some cute coasters to protect your furniture and use up fabric scraps! This free sewing tutorial also includes a matching potholder pattern. This sewing project is easy for any beginner and makes great holiday gifts.

How to Make a Fabric Gift Box: Free Sewing Pattern
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How to Make a Fabric Gift Box: Free Sewing Pattern

Sew holiday or birthday gift boxes using fabric from your stash! These adorable gift boxes have a fold-over lid that closes with a snap. They are easy to sew using just cotton fabric and flexible foam stabilizer to make them sturdy.

https://sewcanshe.com/how-to-make-a-halloween-trick-or-treat-bag-easy-and-fun/
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How To Make A Halloween Trick Or Treat Bag: Easy And Fun

Make your own Halloween trick-or-treat bags this year to hold all your little guy or gal’s candy! This easy sewing tutorial requires less than one yard of fabric for the entire bag. This is also the perfect tote bag tutorial to teach a beginner to sew.

How To Make A Bowl Cozy (Step By Step FREE PATTERN with 3 sizes)
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How To Make A Bowl Cozy (Step By Step FREE PATTERN with 3 sizes)

A soup bowl cozy is the greatest invention since the microwave! It’s a cozy little cover for your bowl to help keep hands from being burned after heating soup, noodles, leftovers, or even cooking a potato. Learn how to make a bowl cozy step by step here. This free pattern includes 3 sizes so you’ll be able to sew lots using fabric yardage, scraps, fat quarters, or even layer cake squares.

https://sewcanshe.com/free-dog-bandana-pattern/ easy beginner fat quarter pet
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Bow Tie Dog Bandana Pattern: Free PDF Template

Make your dog the cutest pooch at the dog park with a bow-tie bandana that you sewed yourself using this free dog bandana pattern! This sewing tutorial comes with a free printable pattern template with three different bandana sizes and a how-to video.

Free Oven Mitt Pattern: Fat Quarter Friendly Too!
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Free Oven Mitt Pattern: Fat Quarter Friendly Too!

Learn how to sew an oven mitt with my free oven mitt sewing pattern! This quilted oven mitt makes a thoughtful gift for someone who loves to cook or someone (like me) who tends to get burned when they use regular pot holders.

https://sewcanshe.com/autumn-leaves-table-runner-free-sewing-pattern/
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Autumn Leaves Fall Table Runner: Free Sewing Pattern

Sew a beautiful fall table runner with applique leaves! This free Autumn Leaves Table Runner Pattern includes all the applique files and instructions you need to sew a beautiful handmade table runner for your Thanksgiving table. UPDATE: This blog post…

https://sewcanshe.com/how-to-sew-a-diy-car-trash-can-free-sewing-pattern/
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How to Sew a DIY Car Trash Can – Free Sewing Pattern

Make your own DIY car trash can using my free sewing pattern! This easy to sew trash bin has an adjustable strap so it can be placed near the center console, around a headrest, or you can even loop it through a door handle. Plastic snaps hold a removable bag in place so you can keep everything clean and taking out the trash is easy!

How to Sew a Fleece Scarf with a Cell Phone Pocket – Free Sewing Pattern
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How to Sew a Fleece Scarf with a Cell Phone Pocket – Free Sewing Pattern

Learn how to sew a scarf with a cell phone pocket so you won’t need to carry a wallet! This free sewing pattern uses fleece fabric to make the ultimate gift for anyone with a cell phone. It’s perfect for…

How to Sew a Basic Face Mask (with adjustable elastics)
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How to Sew a Basic Face Mask (with adjustable elastics)

I’m so excited to make a new batch of face masks that have adjustable ear loops! The masks that I sewed 6-9 months ago really need replacing and this time I was able to find the perfect ear loops with an adjuster that are soft and comfortable, plus they ensure a good fit. I changed the template that I used for cutting out my face mask fabric (to account for sewn-in ties), so I’m sharing a new template with you that includes 5 different sizes from child small all the way up to adult extra large.

Easy Peasy Lunch Bag Sewing Pattern – Free
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Easy Peasy Lunch Bag Sewing Pattern – Free

At my daughter Chloe’s high school (can you believe my baby started high school???), the lunch lines are so long that she has been skipping lunch! She’s always starving by the time she gets home because she doesn’t want to carry a big lunch bag as well as her heavy backpack – poor girl!

25 DIY Christmas Gifts To Start Sewing Now
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25 DIY Christmas Gifts To Start Sewing Now

Cute Christmas decorations and things to sew can be fun and easy projects to do this time of year. Quilts, wall decor, ornaments, advent calendars, stockings and garlands make the holidays festive, and make sweet handmade gifts. Find free printable patterns with each tutorial to inspire your gift giving, sewing and decorating below.

Easy Panel Quilt with Irish Chain Blocks – Free Pattern!
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Easy Panel Quilt with Irish Chain Blocks – Free Pattern!

Have you ever bought panel fabrics at the quilt store because they are so cute or beautiful and then you need ideas for sewing them into a quilt? Look no further! I fell for these darling Halloween fabrics that included a panel with rectangular images, and then I designed an Irish chain quilt that perfectly complimented the panel. Each panel image is framed to set it apart. This also gives you some flexibility in case your panel pieces are not the same size as these.

AND this free quilt pattern uses strip piecing for the small parts to help it go together super fast!

https://sewcanshe.com/2015-11-4-free-book-bag-sewing-tutorial/
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Adorable Canvas Tote Bag with Pockets – Free Sewing Pattern!

Sew an adorable canvas tote bag with two exterior pockets using economical cotton canvas and pretty quilting cotton for the straps. This bag is so easy to sew, and since the canvas is durable enough to carry anything on its own (books, groceries, anything!), you don’t need to add a lining.

How to Sew Chair Pockets for a Classroom!
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How to Sew Chair Pockets for a Classroom!

I must admit that I was a little wary of this project when Cadie’s teacher first asked me, but it turned out to be really fun and a lot easier than I expected. So if your kid’s kindergarten or first grade teacher ever asks you about making chair pockets for the class, say yes – I’ll show you how!

How to Make a Cute Tie Scrunchie: DIY Sewing Tutorial
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How to Make a Cute Tie Scrunchie: DIY Sewing Tutorial

Scrunchies are a fun and easy sewing project that is perfect for using up scraps of all kinds. It’s also a great way to introduce girls to sewing – within just a few minutes they’ll have something fun to wear and a few new skills, too!

Cage Comforters: Sewing for Furry Friends
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Cage Comforters: Sewing for Furry Friends

Did you know that animal shelters often use small quilts or blankets (called cage comforters) in the animals’ cages to provide a soft bed and a sense of security? It’s a great way to use up leftover pieces of fabric and batting and make something to help our furry friends at the shelters. It’s kinda funny how I learned about this project…

Little Ruffle Skirts {with a free pattern}
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Little Ruffle Skirts {with a free pattern}

Did you see the little skirts that I showed off on Saturday? Well I have the pattern ready for you now.

My Little Ruffle Skirt Pattern is one that I designed a few years ago and sold as a pdf pattern for a while. But now I’d rather offer it here on my blog for free.

How to Sew the Cheater’s elastic waistband
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How to Sew the Cheater’s elastic waistband

So, you may or may not have seen my absurdly silly church talent show video where I demonstrate my talent of ‘speed sewing.’ In the video I make a pair of pajama pants for an unsuspecting volunteer in less than 4 minutes. Anyone who takes pride in their sewing will cringe at my blatant disregard for proper hemming, seam finishing, and elastic waistband techniques.

But hey, I made them in 3 minutes and 20 seconds!

Sew a Mesh Car Organizer: free sewing pattern!
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Sew a Mesh Car Organizer: free sewing pattern!

Sew a useful organizer for your car so you’ll have a spot to hold your purse, phone, sunglasses – and everything else you need to keep handy. Have you noticed that most new cars these days don’t build-in a spot for a bag or purse? It can be so frustrating – until now. My readers asked me to write them a sewing pattern for a spot to put all your stuff in your car – and here it is! This project uses easy to find (and inexpensive) mesh fabric that you can buy online or in stores. Let me show you how to make it!

https://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/diy-pool-chair-covers-with-all-the-extras
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How to Sew Pool Chair Covers… that have lots of pockets and fold into a bag!

Sew a pool chair cover with a pillow and so many features! It will keep your pool chair clean and comfy – and have pockets for all your things. This fun sewing project uses a new beach towel and some fabric to make the perfect pool chaise cover.

Sew a Clamshell Bag 2 Ways – plain or fancy! Free Sewing pattern
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Sew a Clamshell Bag 2 Ways – plain or fancy! Free Sewing pattern

Sew a cute clamshell bag just the way you like it! Without anything fancy, this free zipper bag pattern is just right for holding supplies, cosmetics, or small things when you travel. But if you add exterior pockets and handles it makes a darling handbag.

Sew a Mug Caddy Organizer: free fat quarter friendly sewing pattern
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Sew a Mug Caddy Organizer: free fat quarter friendly sewing pattern

Sew a darling mug caddy to store sewing notions, office tools, or art supplies with just one or 2 fat quarters of fabric! There are 5 pockets around the outside of the fabric mug cover, plus an inside layer to show off more pretty fabric. I know there are other mug caddy sewing patterns out there, but I think you’ll love mine the best. It’s patterned after my #10 Caddy Pattern, and as a special bonus to SewCanShe readers – I’m sharing this mug organizer pattern with you for free.

How to Make a Face Mask Filter with Filti Material – free template
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How to Make a Face Mask Filter with Filti Material – free template

Lots of you have asked how I use Face Mask Material to make my face masks work better. I am not using the material to make sewn face masks, but instead I’ve been making filters that fit inside my DIY fabric face masks.

New data has come out that suggests using a filter inside your handmade masks makes them much more effective. I think that’s something that we’ve all already known, but now there is testing that backs up our efforts to make face mask filters.

How to Use Pattern Weights – Plus a Tutorial for Sewing Your Own with Scraps
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How to Use Pattern Weights – Plus a Tutorial for Sewing Your Own with Scraps

If you don’t use pattern weights, let me tell you why you should! To be honest, the first time I used pattern weights was was one of those Aha! moments for me. Then I thought ‘yup, people are right about these, they fix so many cutting problems!’ You can use any small, smooth object that has a little bit of weight to it for a pattern weight, but if you want to sew your own, I’m sharing a tutorial for that too.

How to Sew an Applique to Anything
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How to Sew an Applique to Anything

Learn how to add an applique design to just about anything! It’s such a fun way to personalize any project, and you don’t have to be an expert. Come learn my best tips for Easy DIY Applique. With a few simple items you can design, prepare, and finish in no time. For some projects, it is easier to sew your applique design to the fabric before sewing the item together. But you can also applique letters, shapes, and motifs cut from fabric to finished items like tee shirts, bags, towels, and hats.

How to Sew CTR Towels for Baptism Gifts (free CTR applique design)
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How to Sew CTR Towels for Baptism Gifts (free CTR applique design)

Add a CTR emblem to a towel, bag, or anything you want with my free applique design.

A couple weeks ago the children’s group leader in our church asked me if I would sew ‘CTR Towels’ for her to give each of the children who get baptized next year. ‘CTR’ stands for ‘Choose the Right,’ something to help them remember the promises they make at baptism. And, of course, we hope they will use the towel to dry off with after their baptism.

Easy Peasy Drawstring Backpack: free sewing tutorial
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Easy Peasy Drawstring Backpack: free sewing tutorial

When I first sketched these drawstring backpacks in my little notebook, I wanted to design them entirely out of fabric. Because sometimes I really want to make something without going to the store for special notions. The casings, loops, and drawstrings are all made of fabric. Of course you can substitute ribbon, twill tape, or grommets for the loops. And you could always use bias trim stitched together, ribbon, or rope for the drawstrings. But if you have plenty of fabric in your stash (like me), you will probably appreciate an all-fabric project too.

https://sewcanshe.com/twice-as-nice-organizer-free-sewing-pattern/
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Twice as Nice Zippered Organizer – free sewing pattern

Sew up a double sided pouch to help you organize your cosmetics, sewing and craft items, art supplies, travel necessities, and more! This zippered case has two angled compartments that hold more than they appear to. Plus, the inside of the pockets is sewn with vinyl so you can easily see what’s inside.

https://sewcanshe.com/2016-8-29-handy-purse-organizer-free-sewing-pattern/
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Handy Purse Organizer Sewing Pattern – Free!

Keep all your bags organized with my free purse organizer sewing pattern! This handy organizer has pockets all over and is perfect for holding all those little things in your purse that get jumbled together. When you’re ready to switch bags – you can simply take the organizer out (with all the things inside) and move them all to the new bag, easy peasy!

Sewing Pattern for Easy Hanging Storage Baskets!
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Sewing Pattern for Easy Hanging Storage Baskets!

Have you ever wanted to sew your own hanging storage baskets? Well, anything with fabric, I’m your girl! Here is a hanging storage basket tutorial that is really, really easy. Trust me.

This hanging storage basket tutorial is fat quarter friendly too! I used 2 fat quarters for each basket – one for the exterior and one for the lining. I grabbed an easy wooden curtain rod kit and painted it white and was good to go – easy!

https://sewcanshe.com/easy-sewing-tutorial-for-the-perfect-rectangle-basket-free/
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Easy Sewing Tutorial for the Perfect Rectangle Basket – free!

Get everything organized with this darling rectangular fabric basket that is so sturdy it can stand up by itself! Yes, you can sew a professional looking fabric basket using easy to find supplies – no one will guess that you made it yourself.

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Snowball Crumb Catcher Tutorial – a table topper for the holidays!

This table topper looks like you spent a lot of time on it, but really you can finish it in a snap because the hexagons are applique. English paper piecing is beautiful and I do that too… but I love to find ‘cheater’ projects when time is short.

https://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/fast-and-easy-petit-four-baskets-tips-and-tricks?rq=petit
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Fast and Easy Petit Four Baskets – and how to ditch the baggy lining!

Are you looking for a cute way to organize a messy drawer – or an instant handmade gift basket that’s just the right size for little goodies?

Sew up a cute Petit Four basket! This free sewing pattern from ByAnnie is great because it uses just a little bit of fabric and stabilizer (perfect for leftover 10” squares), it’s really fast, and it’s super easy.

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Simple Step By Step Tutorial How to Sew the Olson Face Mask Pattern – child sizes too

Learn how to sew an easy face mask using my easy to follow instructions and free pattern templates. Even if you haven’t sewn face masks before – you can do it! I even have a video tutorial so you can see me make one in just a few minutes.

DIY Plump Partridges – Christmas Bird Ornament to Sew!
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DIY Plump Partridges – Christmas Bird Ornament to Sew!

Sew these beautiful Christmas bird ornaments using scraps of fabric, ribbon, and lace.

I have eight (yes, eight!) siblings and now that we’re all grown, a bunch of us like to exchange ornaments at Christmas time. Well, lets just say that some of the sisters make ornaments for everybody else. So it is an exchange, of sorts. 🙂

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Quilted Christmas Tree Wall Hanging – free sewing pattern!

Sew a Christmas Tree wall hanging and put some holiday love in any room in the house!

To make this beautiful holiday decor piece, I used an easy Quilt-as-You-Go technique that is shown in step by step photos below. Anyone can do it! It’s the same technique that I used on my Quilted Tree Skirt.

Adorable Elf Pants Gift Bags – Free Sewing Pattern
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Adorable Elf Pants Gift Bags – Free Sewing Pattern

Get crafty and sew up the most adorable gift bags ever! These gift bags are made out of felt along with some cotton fabric and wired ribbon to make the bag handles. They are a great size for small presents and gifts at 5’’ tall and 6’’wide (not including the handles). This blog tutorial includes free PDF templates for all of the pieces. I’m also sharing a .SVG file for Cricut and Silhouette users.

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Christmas Irish Chain Quilt – free quilt pattern!

Sew up a beautiful Irish Chain Quilt with a Christmas theme! This free pattern is for a generous 77’’ x 77’’ size throw quilt, but you could easily make it larger or smaller. There are two main blocks that I use in an alternating pattern – plus red and cream colored sashing.

Sewing A Joyful Christmas Pillow from Arabesque Scissors
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Sewing A Joyful Christmas Pillow from Arabesque Scissors

It’s been a beautiful fall week and I’ve been sewing for the holidays that are fast approaching! I just couldn’t resist this Joyful Christmas Pillow from Ali at Arabesque Scissors. The quilting technique she shares in this fast and sun tutorial is awesome…it makes the letters pop right off the pillow!

https://sewcanshe.com/sew-a-yarn-project-bag-free-diy-sewing-pattern/
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How to Sew a Yarn Project Bag – Free DIY Sewing Pattern

Sew up a roomy bag that’s perfect for carrying balls of yarn and your knitting or crochet projects too! This half-barrel shaped bag has an easy to install eyelet (or grommet) on top through which you can draw out the yarn.Sew up a roomy bag that’s perfect for carrying balls of yarn and your knitting or crochet projects too! This half-barrel shaped bag has an easy to install eyelet (or grommet) on top through which you can draw out the yarn.

Free Fabric Face Mask Pattern – Fast and Easy Video Tutorial
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Free Fabric Face Mask Pattern – Fast and Easy Video Tutorial

It is now recommended (and sometimes required) for us to wear homemade fabric face masks when we go out for grocery shopping and other essential tasks. This might help prevent us from becoming sick and (even more importantly), help us from spreading germs if we happen to be sick and not know it.