Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can sew a messenger bag style lunch bag. Younger kids will love one made from a novelty star wars print fabric
(perhaps featuring their favorite characters), while older kids will probably appreciate … Read More...
Free pattern: Harry Potter sensory activity cube for baby
Okay, this might be the cutest Harry Potter baby
toy ever! It’s a soft sensory activity cube with a Harry Potter theme. Kim from Bugaboo City designed it – and she shares a free pattern for it on her blog! … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew watermelon wreath
This watermelon wreath is a super cute no-sew project! Kari from Craft. Create. Cook. shares a tutorial showing how to make one to hang on your front door this summer. The wreath is made of strips of fabric knotted around … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY rice-filled heat pack
Soothe away your aches and pains with a microwaveable rice-filled heat pack. They’re easy to make, and Cat from Mary Martha Mama shares a tutorial showing how. While you’re making one for yourself, go ahead and make some extras because … Read More...
Tutorial: Flat front Bohemian maxi skirt for girls
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making a Bohemian maxi skirt for your girl. Choose a beautiful print and sew up a gorgeous skirt! The skirt has a flat front waistband in the front, … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty scrappy pincushion
Stitch Craft Create shares a free pattern for making these sweet scrappy pincushions. The project is an excerpt from the book Retro Mama Scrap Happy Sewing by Kim Kruzich. You can use your smaller and most favorite scraps for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Slouchy Cardi
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial for making her Slouchy Cardi. Wear it with jeans and a favorite tee for the perfect casual layered outfit! It’s made from a soft knit fabric and would be nice in a … Read More...
Tutorial: Seersucker tea towels
These seersucker tea towels! Erin from Francois Et Moi shares a tutorial at Sugar & Cloth showing how you can make them. The summery seersucker contrasts beautifully with bright binding finishing off the edges. 2/3 yard of seersucker will make … Read More...
Free pattern: Short sleeve summer pajamas for older kids
Denise from DIY Crush shares a free pattern for sewing summer pajamas. The jammie set is made up of a short sleeve shirt and a pair of matching pants. Both are made from knit fabric which is super comfortable to … Read More...
A secret weapon for painting beautiful lettering on fabric
Oh, this is so smart! Colleen from Lemon Thistle shares her secret weapon for lettering on fabric. She used it to make a gorgeous lettered banner. I’ve always avoided added lettering to my sewing projects because the fabric likes to … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy credit card wallet
Sew a simple credit card wallet to keep all your credit cards, ID, and loyalty cards easy to reach! Live It. Love It. Make It. shares a tutorial showing how. It’s so easy – this would make a great first … Read More...
Free pattern: Banded kimono jacket
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free sewing pattern for making a kimono jacket. This jacket makes a great lightweight layer to wear on summer evenings and into the fall. Contrast bands at the neck and arm openings … Read More...
Tutorial: Mesh seashell collecting bag
Make this seashell collecting bag to take with you to the beach! Carolyn from Black Walnut Stitch Studio shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The mesh bag will keep the shells in but let the sand sift … Read More...
Free pattern: Terry cloth backed baby bibs
These bibs would make a sweet gift for a new baby! Sew4Home has a free pattern for making them. They’re larger than a standard baby bib and have an absorbent terry cloth backing. They show them with strip piecing for … Read More...
Tutorial: Harry Potter-inspired library bag
Here’s a library bag for all you Harry Potter fans! The front features a quote from Hermoine Grainger: “When in doubt go to the library.” And on the back, there’s a dry-erase chart where you can indicate your due dates. … Read More...
Get started sewing on knit fabrics
Have you been wanting to learn to sew on knits? It’s not hard at all! Leslie from The Seasoned Homemaker has a posts that will help you get started. She gives great tips for needle, thread, and stitch choices that … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric checkers game
Checkers is the ultimate summer time game for me. I used to play it with my grandfather when we’d visit my grandparents’ house in the summer. Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can sew a fabric checkers game. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Dance tote bag for a doll
Joy from XOXO Grandma shows how you can make a dance bag for an American Girl doll. How cute! If you know a child who has an 18″ doll and also likes dance, this would make a fun surprise for … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: : Raglan maxi dress
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn created this beautiful raglan maxi dress. She used her free raglan t-shirt pattern and adapted it to turn it into a maxi. Her free raglan t-shirt pattern comes in a women’s size Large. If you … Read More...
Tips for keeping your sewing tools sharpened
Sewing requires sharp tools, whether they’re scissors or pins or needles. Dull tools can pick fabrics or create thread snarls, which are never any fun! Bev from Flamingo Toes has some tips to help keep your sewing tools sharpened and … Read More...