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We have some great sewing patterns for you to try. And keep checking back, we'll be adding more patterns in the future.

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Make Your Own Fragrance Sachet

Never be stumped again for a last minute gift idea or donation for your school or church charity sale. These fragrant sachets are perfect for placing in clothes drawers so your clothes always smell fresh

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Reversible Ragbag Tote

This is a very easy to make quilted “rag bag” tote that is completely reversible – one side is a patchwork style quilted tote and the other side is a “rag bag” design.

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Inexpensive Cushion Covers Are Easy to Make

In today's tough economic climate, we all need to save money where we can. Redecorating the house is out! Or is it? Not with these easy to make cushion covers – they're inexpensive and simple to whip up!

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Create an Alphabet Hanger for a Child's Room

Help your children or grandchildren to learn the alphabet with this fun alphabet hanger for their room. Simple and easy to make. And we've included a free alphabet pattern you can use for the letters.

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Sew a Warm Raincoat for Your Dog

It's not fun going for a walk in the cold, rain or snow. Why not make it easier for your pooch by running up a warm and waterproof coat for him or her to wear.

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Sew Your Own Reusable Shopping Bag or Tote

Help the environment by making your own reusable shopping bags or totes.

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Make a Table Runner & Placemat Set

Some organanza or patterned satin, a ruler and a sewing machine is about all you need to make this easy (but impressive) gift.

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Make a Ladies Summer Wrap

You'll be surprised how easy it is to make an elegant wrap for those summer evenings.

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Create a Party or Flag Banner

A quick and inexpensive way to decorate your home for a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, graduation) or for the festive season (Christmas) is to make a hanging flag banner. Or, you can use the same method to make your very own Tibetan Prayer Flag or Inspirational Banner.

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No Sew Fleece Blanket

Want a new blanket, but cannot afford to buy one? Here's 3 ways to get an inexpensive fleece blanket, ranging from "no sew" to "minimal sew" options.

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Make a Comfy Bed for Your Dog

If you have a dog who prefers to sleep on top of your quilt (or doona, or comforter) rather than his own dog bed, then this simple project can help. I'll show you how to quickly and easily make your pooch his own comfy dog bed. And with summer and winter weight covers, the one bed will do him all year round!

To make our comfy dog bed, just click on the "Take me to this pattern" link below.

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Sew a Beautiful (and useful) Picnic Food Cover

picnic coverThere's nothing worse than flies and ants ruining your picnic. Here's a simple and quick way to solve this problem - sew our beautiful picnic food cover.

To make our picnic cover, just click on the "Take me to this pattern" link below.

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Sew an Apron in 15 Minutes!

Think it can't be done? Think again – an apron is a very simple thing to sew, and you can easily make your own pattern. Once you have your pattern, you can cut out and sew one up in 15 minutes or less!

To make our apron, just click on the "Take me to this pattern" link below.

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Sew Your Own Advent Calendar

There's nothing quite like home made Christmas decorations, so we'll show you how to sew a simple advent calendar to hang on the wall. And because you've made it yourself, you can fill it with special treats for the children, and reuse it year after year!

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Sew Your Own Christmas Stockings

Home made Christmas Stockings can be personalised for each family member – why not involve the kids in making and decorating them!

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Create a Christmas Gift Bag

It's simple to make a Christmas gift bag to delight friends and family, and I guarantee they won't want to give it away the next year!

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Christmas Gifts for Dogs That You Can Make Yourself

If your Christmas budget has been pared to the bone (no pun intended), then why not try making a special Christmas gift for your four legged friend?

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Sew Your Own Christmas Tree Skirt

Making your own Christmas Tree Skirt is simple, and can be done as a project for the whole family to enjoy together.

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Great Christmas Gift Ideas to Sew

Looking to save money this Christmas, or just give a gift that's unique? These gift suggestions are easy to sew and will be a hit with friends and family this Christmas.

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Make Your Own Halloween Decorations

We're all cutting back our spending to just the necessities, but that doesn't mean your house has to be boring and uninviting this Halloween, with these cheap and simple to make home decorations.

In this pattern I give you instructions for making a Halloween tablecloth and trick or treat bags with pumpkin face cut outs and the word "BOO", but use your imagination – the templates can be used on all sorts of things, like cushion covers, curtains, placemats, napkins – the list is endless!

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Free Sewing Course

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We have put together a 6 part Sewing Course which shows you, step by step, how to create some fabulous items that you can use as gifts, to decorate your home, or even sell to bring in some extra cash.

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