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Free sewing projects and patterns are the most economical way to sew. Free projects and patterns can be found for making gifts, clothing, baby items, aprons, bags, totes, purses, toys or more.
Free Directions to Sew a Five Gallon Bucket Organizer
Reuse old paint or dry wall compound buckets by making an organizer to hold gardening or painting tools. You'll find free, step by step directions here.
Great Gifts to Sew For Dad
Take the time to to sew Dad something he's bound to love for Father's Day.
Great Gifts to Make for Dad
Take a few minutes and sew dad something he's bound to love for Father's Day.
What to do with Yo-Yos
You've been bitten by the bug and have bags of yo-yos ready to make something... what being the question. Find all kinds of inspiration and ideas here.
Free Pattern & Directions to Sew a Bitter Cold Face Warmer
The worst of winter means breathing some very cold air unless you use a scarf. A scarf is not safe when operating machinery so a face warmer is the best way to go. Find free pattern and directions here.
Using Print Selection To Print Only What You Want to Print
Find how to use Print Selection to print only what you want to print here.
Storage Solutions For Free Patterns and Internet Print Outs
Free sewing patterns are easy to organize and keep all the pattern pieces where you can find them. Learn how here.
Free Pattern & Directions to Sew a Fur Steering Wheel Cover
Warm hands in the winter and a touch of nostalgic fun! You'll find free pattern and directions to sew a fur steering wheel cover here.
Free Directions to Sew Fuzzy Dice
A fun gift to make for the car fanatic in your life to bring back memories! You'll find free step by step directions here.
Durable, Simple, Useful Pot Holder
You'll Find free directions to sew a simple useful and durable potholder. This is a great beginner project that teaches measuring and straight seams.
Sew a Cat Mouse Toy with Catnip Refill Opening
Full directions and pattern to a catnip mouse for the cat in your life. Consider making extras for an animal rescue organization in your area. Find full directions here and links to find an animal rescue organization near you.
Free Pattern to Sew a Fabric Dish or Dish Insulator
Here you'll find free directions to make a fabric dish or casserole insulator. Make them to match your kitchen or as a wonderful hostess gift with a warm dish.
Free Directions to Sew a Wedding Ring-bearer Pillow with Attached Ring Box
This ring pillow eliminates the need to fuss with tying and un-tying ribbons during the ceremony. The pillow shown here was used at my daughters wedding. You'll find free directions to sew a ring bearers pillow here.
Sew a Custom Sewing Machine Or Serger Cover
All sewing machines are shaped a bit differently. The best cover for a sewing machine is one that you custom make for your sewing machine. Follow these free directions to create a pattern for your sewing machine cover and follow step by step directions to sew a sewing machine cover.
Sew Your Own Every Day Style Handbag
You can sew this pocketbook with everyday sewing supplies.You'll find a free pattern and step by step directions to sew your own pocketbook here.
Free Christmas Sewing Projects and Patterns
Find photos, projects and patterns for items that you can sew for Christmas decorating and gift giving.
Sew A Baby Receiving Blanket
All babies need blankets! Here are directions to make your own for a special gift, or to save money at the store.
Sew Canning Jar Fabric Covers
Dress up your canning jars with these simple to make fabric covers! Find full free directions here.
Directions to Sew Fabric Canning Jar Covers
Here you'll find directions with a photograph to accompany each step to se a fabric canning jar cover. Directions with visual cues make learning to sew easy.
Sew a Cell Phone Case
Sewing your own cell phone case, or making one as a gift allows you to have any print or color you want. Find a free cell phone case pattern and directions for a basic flip style cell phone here.
Free Pattern and Directions to Sew a Christmas Stocking
Christmas stockings coming out of storage always bring a flood of meomories. Make your own Christmas stocking for memories that just may get handed down for generations to come. Find a free patterns and directions here.
Free Directions to Sew a Chef's Hat
A Chef's hat can be part of a costume, part of a uniform or just for fun. You'll find free directions to sew a chef's hat here.
Sew a Christmas Tree Skirt - 72" Finished Skirt for a Large Tree
Simple directions to sew a Christmas tree skirt can be found here.
Sew a Clutch Purse - Free Pattern and Directions
Here you'll find a free pattern and directions to sew a clutch purse that isn't overly large but is large enough to actually carry the things you need.
Sew a Simple String Drawstring Backpack
Free pattern for a simple drawstring backpack. This light-weight backpack is perfect for day trip toting and gym clothes. Make a couple to keep in your luggage. They take up very little space and solve the inevitable problem of packing the extras you always come home with.
Sew a Fast & Easy Cool Neck Scarf
Free directions to sew a fast and easy cool neck scarf can be found here.
Free Directions to Sew Envelope Back Pillow Covers
You'll find full free directions to sew a simple slip cover for your throw pillows here. Save the expense of new pillows or stuffing by covering your old pillows.
Sew a Simple Envelope Back Pillow Cover
These simple directions allow you to change your pillows without the expense of buying new forms or stuffing. Find free, simple directions here.
Free Pattern and Directions to Sew an Eye Glass Case
Use fabric scraps and sew this easy eyeglass case. You'll find a free pattern and directions here.
Make A Fleece Blanket
Is there any thing more comforting than snuggling up with a cozy blanket to watch television or read a book? Here is a very simple blanket to make with fleece and gain warmth beyond belief, for the blanket's weight.
Free Directions to Sew Your Own Hair Scrunchies
Follow these free directions to have create a scrunchie to match every outfit. Make a box full from scraps as a great gift! These directions allow mass production and no hand sewing.
Sew Your Own Hanging Hand Towels -- Free Pattern and Directions
Hanging dish towels are a great way to have towels where you need them, when you need them. Sew them yourself to have the color and type you want! You'll find free patterns and step by step directions here.
Sew a Hanging Dish Towel - Free Patterns & Directions
Hanging dish towels are a great way to have towels where you need them, when you need them. Sew them yourself to have the color and type you want! You'll find free patterns and directions here.
Sew an Infant Hooded Bath Towel
A hooded bath towel is a staple for any infant or toddler. You'll find free directions to sew a hooded baby bath towel here.
Paint Brush Holder For Carrying To Class
Paint brushes can be kept neat and secure in this fabric paint brush roll. Sew your own to suit your tastes with these free directions.
How to Sew a Flanged Pillow Sham
Flanged pillow shams add to your bedroom decor and are simple to sew. Follow free step by step directions here.
Free Directions to Sew a Pillow With Piping Edges
You'll find free directions, in a variety of sizes, to sew your own pillow with corded edges. Making pillows that have removable covers allows you to change the look of your room by reusing pillows.
Sew a Scented Hot Pad
This simple project is a great way to protect your table and depending on the scent you use, you can make your family think they are having hot apple pie. Find free full directions here.
Sew A Simple Sachet
Here's a simple project that makes a great little gift or package decoration. A simple sachet is a great beginner sewing project. You'll find free directions here.
How to Sew Sleeve Protectors
A simple solution to keep sleeves clean for any project. Find free directions to sew sleeve protectors here.
Free Directions to Sew a Simple Tote Bag
Sewing a tote bag is a simple project. No one ever has enough totebags. Make a tote bag as a gift or to keep in your luggage. Find free directions here.
Sew a Trick Wallet
This trick wallet works magic. Use up fabric scraps to make a trick wallet that will last much longer than the widely available paper version.
How a Trick Wallet Works
Directions for how a trick wallet works, after the free directions to sew a trick wallet.
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