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Sewing Projects and Fabric Crafts

Turn your fabric stash into affordable gifts, fashions and home decor. Our project library is loaded with projects to keep you busy.

Frugal Sewing Projects

Stitch your way to savings with this round-up of frugal sewing projects:

Uses for Old Jeans

Grab some old jeans, and make one of these projects.

Make a T-Shirt Tote Bag

Instructions for turning t-shirts into tote bags.

How to Make Sweater Mittens

Don't throw out that old sweater! Turn it into a pair of mittens instead.

How to Make a Sweater Bag

Turn your never-worn sweaters into fun sweater bags and totes.

Make Sweater Pillows

Sweater pillows are just the thing to cozy up a sofa or bed. Scavenge some sweaters from your favorite thrift store, and stitch up a few for yourself.

Make a Sweater Blanket

Recycle a bunch of old sweaters into a warm and wonderful blanket.

How to Unravel a Sweater for the Yarn

Learn how to unravel a sweater, so you can use the yarn in one of your knitting projects.

Make a Felt Board

Homemade felt boards are easy to make, and fun to play with.

Sew Your Own Pet Toys

Tired of spending money on pet toys? Learn how to make your own.

Knit a Small Gift Bag - Free Knitting Pattern

Use some of your yarn scraps to knit a small, reusable gift bag.

Projects to Use Up Your Knitting Stash

Use up the leftover bits of yarn in your knitting stash with one or more of these projects.

Sew Gifts from Scraps of Fabric

Have little bits of fabric left over from projects? Use them to make these gifts.

Sew Baby Gifts

Free sewing patterns for lots of baby items – everything from bibs to toys.

How to Make a Yoga Mat Bag from Old Jeans

Transform a seldom-worn pair of jeans into a stylish yoga bag.

Make a Denim Pocket Purse

Transform your ratty old jeans into a cute new purse.

Make a Denim Pocket Quilt

Turn your worn jeans into a beautiful quilt.

Make a Rag Wreath

Turn unwanted fabric scraps into a new wreath for your door.

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