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Best of National Sewing Month 2017

The end of September is also the end of National Sewing Month!
As National Sewing Month 2017 comes to a close, our editors at AllFreeSewing and FaveQuilts would like to thank our fantastic readers who read, commented on, and shared our tutorials and patterns on social media all throughout September. Thanks so much for celebrating with us!
As a special treat, we're rounding up our best sewing projects from National Sewing Month this year. These sewing projects, from DIY baby bibs to free quilt patterns, were created by some of our favorite bloggers just for AllFreeSewing readers.
Find inspiration for your next project with these quick and easy National Sewing Month tutorials. Here's wishing you happy sewing!
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How to Make a Baby Bib
Learn how to make a baby bib with this tutorial from Ann Strecko Koeman!
How to Make a Baby Bib
Follow Ann's blog AnnMakes

DIY Ribbon Tag Lovey Tutorial
Domenica shows you how to create a soft and cuddly lovey blanket with this tutorial!
DIY Ribbon Tag Lovey Tutorial
Follow Domenica's blog Easy Sewing for Beginners

DIY Fabric Organization for the Frugal Minded
Ann also created this fun tutorial filled with different ideas for storing your fabric!
DIY Fabric Organization for the Frugal Minded
Follow Ann's blog AnnMakes

5 Tips for Working with Upcycled Denim
Marie isn't just giving you tips for working with denim; she's also showing you how to turn your old jeans into a decorative pillow!
5 Tips for Working with Upcycled Denim
Follow Marie's blog Underground Crafter

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How to Make Ruffles: Using a Ruffler Foot
Carolyn discusses the basics of using a ruffler foot in her article!
How to Make Ruffles: Using a Ruffler Foot
Follow Carolyn's blog Carolyn's Canvas

Vintage Style Dress Tutorial Without a Pattern
Anna Wilson shows you how to design a vintage-inspired dress without using a sewing pattern in this tutorial!
Vintage Style Dress Tutorial Without a Pattern
Follow Anna's blog Tea and a Sewing Machine

DIY Fabric Bookmarks with Felt Applique
Damjana's tutorial shows you how to turn your fabric scraps into pretty and practical bookmarks!
DIY Fabric Bookmarks with Felt Applique
Follow Damjana's blog AppleGreen Cottage

Quilting and Sewing with Scraps of Fabric
Jen Eskridge walks you through the steps of creating a beautiful scrap quilt in her article!
Quilting and Sewing with Scraps of Fabric
Follow Jen's blog ReannaLily Designs

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Quilting on a Budget: 15+ Tips for Stretching Your Dollar
Rose's tips for quilting on a budget are a must-read for quilters!
Quilting on a Budget: 15+ Tips for Stretching Your Dollar
Follow Rose's blog Threadbare Creations

Vintage Car with Christmas Tree DIY Ornament
Cat's adorable vintage-inspired DIY ornament has us dreaming of Christmases past!
Vintage Car with Christmas Tree DIY Ornament
Follow Cat's blog Mary Martha Mama

Let It Snow Quilt Pattern
Carolina Moore has designed this fun and festive quilt pattern just for you!
Let It Snow Quilt Pattern
Follow Carolina's blog Always Expect Moore

Felt and Fabric Snow Globe DIY Ornament
Bev's pretty snow globe ornaments have us dreaming of a white Christmas!
Felt and Fabric Snow Globe DIY Ornament
Follow Bev's blog Flamingo Toes

What was your favorite project from National Sewing Month 2017? Let us know below in the comments!
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jadoredior
Oct 04, 2017
My favorite project from National Sewing Month this year was the tutorial for making a vintage dress without a pattern. I've never known how to draft my own patterns, but Anna made it seem so simple!
momof2nurses 37689 64
Sep 30, 2017
My fav was The Vintage Car with Christmas Tree Ornament.

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