National Sewing Month 2017

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AllFreeSewing is excited to celebrate National Sewing Month 2017 by announcing our grand prize giveaway, a BERNINA 215 Simply Red Sewing Machine! Perfect for beginner sewists and quilters, the BERNINA 215 Simply Red is incredibly user-friendly and is able to handle thick layers of fabric, so it's great for a huge array of sewing projects. You can read all about this machine in our BERNINA 215 Simply Red Sewing Machine review!

We're also pairing this sewing machine with a fantastic giveaway from our friends at Riley Blake Designs with a collection of fat quarters inspired by Crayola. Together, this grand prize is worth over $1000! You can enter to win by checking out our giveaway page here, as well as by leaving a comment on our new National Sewing Month posts. Don't miss out on your chance to win a brand new sewing machine.

Day 1: Celebrate National Sewing Month

Day 2: BERNINA 215 Simply Red Sewing Machine Review

We're kicking off the first full week of September by sharing some adorable projects that are perfect for your newest grandbaby. Don't miss these beginner-friendly sewing projects that make excellent gifts for your next baby shower.

Day 3: How to Make a Baby Bib

Day 4: Baby Hem Stitch Tutorial

Day 5: The Best Baby Shower Gifts to Give

Day 6: 13 Awesome DIY Nursery Decor Ideas

Day 7: How to Make a Romper: 17 DIY Romper Ideas

Day 8: DIY Ribbon Tag Lovey Tutorial

Day 9: 18 Perfect Little Baby Quilt Patterns

If you've been looking for some new sewing tips and tricks, then you're in luck! Some of our favorite bloggers are sharing their best sewing tips this week. Plus! We asked and you answered; don't miss our collection of reader tips for sewing and quilting.

Day 10: Learning How to Sew: 35 Tips from Our Readers

Day 11: DIY Fabric Organization for the Frugal Minded

Day 12: 5 Tips for Working with Recycled Denim

Day 13: 37 Quilting Tips and Tricks from Our Readers

Day 14: How to Make Ruffles: Using a Ruffler Foot

Day 15: What is Bias Tape?

Day 16: Vintage Style Dress Tutorial Without a Pattern

If you've been searching for ways to clear out your fabric stash, then you'll love our fun scrapbuster ideas and projects. Designed for sewists searching for new ways to be budget-friendly, these sewing and quilting projects are aimed at putting your leftover fabric to good use!

Day 17: DIY Fabric Bookmarks with Felt Applique

Day 18: Quilting and Sewing with Fabric Scraps

Day 19: No-Sew Rolled Jean Coasters

Day 20: 15 Festive Scrap Sewing Projects for Christmas

Day 21: 36 Scrap Quilt Ideas for Your Fabric Stash

Day 22: Quilting on a Budget: 15+ Tips for Stretching Your Dollar

Day 23: 13 Beginner-Friendly Kitchen Sewing Projects

Our readers are already looking towards the holiday season, so we're bringing you some fun Christmas-themed projects that you can make ahead for December. From fun DIY ornaments to a brand new quilt pattern, you won't want to miss these fun Christmas sewing projects.

Day 24: Vintage Car with Christmas Tree DIY Ornament

Day 25: 33 Easy Sewing Projects for Winter

Day 26: 23 Most Wanted Sewn Gift Ideas for Christmas

Day 27: 19 Best Ever Christmas Sewing Projects

Day 28: Let It Snow Quilt Pattern

Day 29: Felt and Fabric Snow Globe DIY Ornament

Day 30: Best of National Sewing Month

If you're searching for even more great sewing patterns, then be sure to download our brand new eBook, Top 5 Favorite Free Sewing Patterns! This free eBook includes simple sewing projects, handy projects like DIY dish towels for your kitchen, and even a free quilt pattern from our friends at Riley Blake. Our readers can't get enough of these projects, and now you can download them for free with just the click of a button.

Click here to check out the Top 5 Favorite Free Sewing Patterns eBook!