Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can make this Snow White dress up apron. The apron style is easy for girls to put on for dress-up play time. And put it over a white skirt and top and … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece earwarmer headband for baby
Make a fleece earwarmer headband to keep your babies’ ears warm this winter! Damjana from Apple Green Cottage shares a free pattern for making a fleece earwarmer headband for babies. Her free pattern comes in 3 sizes to fit babies … Read More...
Free pattern: Ruffled Feathers Owl appliques
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for her Ruffled Feathers Owl appliques. The pair of owls would be so cute on towels, as she shows in her example, or on throw pillows. Or, take one of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric rope rug
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can turn your fabric scraps into a small throw rug. It takes a LOT of scrap to make a rug – the one she made uses a … Read More...
Tutorial: Candy sorter trick or treat bag
This trick or treat bag opens flat to make it easy to sort candy as soon as you get home with your haul. The bag opens flat so you Cassy from Pear Berry Lane shares a tutorial. Her inspiration for … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy throw pillow from a placemat
Cristina from Remodelando la Casa shows what to do when you find the perfect design for a pillow cover, but it’s on a placemat instead. The pillow cover is removable and has a Velcro closure. Don’t worry if you don’t … Read More...
Free pattern: Fabric moth
Oh, this fabric moth! Isn’t she pretty? Red Brolly shares a free pattern for making one! Or a bunch, because I think you should probably go ahead and make several. How gorgeous would they be on a wreath? They’d also … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Ruffle hem high low t-shirt
Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how you can make this ruffle hem t-shirt with a slight high low effect. The ruffle adds character and a touch of femininity to basic t-shirt. You’ll need to start with … Read More...
Tutorial: Button tree canvas art
Pull out your button jar! Amanda from Crafts By Amanda shows how you can create tree canvas art using your button collection. If you have a lot of colorful buttons, you can make a pretty fall tree like she did. … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux wrap pencil skirt
This fitted wrap skirt is actually a pencil skirt with a faux wrap layer across the front. Smart, huh? Charlie from This Blog is Not For You made it using a basic pencil skirt pattern. Adding the faux wrap layer … Read More...
Tutorial: Little House on the Prairie bonnet
When I was a kid, my favorite dress-up costume pieces were a pair of bonnets like the girls on Little House on the Prairie wore. I’d put one on and pretend I was Laura, and maybe my older sister was … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric flag bunting
Veronica from SewVery shows how you can use your fabric scraps to make the cutest little scrap flag banner. She includes a pattern for making the itty flags that measure 1.5″ x 2.5″. You can use it as a backdrop … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace baby bonnet
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make a beautiful lace baby bonnet sure to become a family heirloom. She made the one you see here for her baby girl’s blessing. You’ll need a basic baby bonnet pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Car trash bag
How do cars get so messy?? A candy wrapper here and a tissue there, and next thing you know you feel like you’re sitting in a trash heap! Heidi from Handmade Frenzy shares a tutorial for making a car trash … Read More...
Free pattern: Mini witch hat for a headband or a doll
Creating Kids Couture shares a free pattern for making a mini felt witch hat. Put it on a headband to make a super cute Halloween hair accessory. It also happens to be just the right size for an 18″ doll. … Read More...
Tutorial: Give a fresh new look to your tomato pincushion
You know the tomato pincushion that everyone has? Ana from The Lost Apron shows how you can update your traditional red tomato pincushion by giving it a new fabric outside. Neat idea! It keeps the classic tomato shape but the … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy drawstring trick-or-treat bag
A drawstring trick-or-treat bag is easy to sew! Shelly from Coral & Co. shares a tutorial for making them. The drawstring is great addition to a trick-or-treat bag! Cinch it closed when you’re done or between houses to keep the … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Autumn leaf hot pad from fabric scraps
Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can sew a gorgeous fall leaf hot pad! She uses pieced scraps left over from a table runner project. If you aren’t up for making a table runner as well, you could just … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Minnie Mouse costume with a tutu and bow headband
You can make this adorable Minnie Mouse costume with no sewing required! Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how. The tutorial is divided into two posts – one showing how to make the polka dotted tutu and the other showing … Read More...
Tutorial: Maxi cardigan for fall layering
Make a maxi length cardigan for the perfect fall wrap! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make one. It has slits up the sides so it’s easy to move around in. And pockets, because everything is better … Read More...