This fabric bonnet is such a pretty accessory for a little girl’s summertime outfit! Raeanne from BeforeNAfterDesigns shares a free pattern for this summertime bonnet at Create Kids Couture. You can make it from just a fat quarter of fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric flowers made easy
How about a bouquet of pretty fabric flowers for your table? Gina Michele shows how you can make some! Their stems are twigs and their blooms are made from fabric scraps. She uses a Clover Flower Frills Template to make … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Perfect fit & flare dress, no pattern required
What is the perfect dress for you? For me, it’s one that’s comfortable and makes me feel pretty, and one that can be dressed up or down as needed. This fit & flare dress by Autumn from It’s Always Autumn … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fringe linen napkins
There’s something about using cloth napkins. They just feel nicer – and set a prettier table – than paper napkins. And they’re better for the environment, too. Eden from Sugar and Charm shows how you can make a set … Read More...
Quick tip for removing all of your straight pins at once
Denise from DIY Crush shows a quick tip for removing all of your straight pins at once, or at least all of the straight pins down a long straight seam. This is so smart! I think this would be particularly … Read More...
Tutorial: Super Easy Knit Shorties
These soft knit shorties are perfect warm weather wear for babies and toddlers. Or, layer them over tights when the weather turns cooler. Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Satchel inspired laptop or tablet sleeve
Mike from The Crafty Gentleman shows how you can sew a simple satchel-inspired case for your laptop or tablet. Don’t let the buckle straps fool you – this is actually an easy project to make! AND it would make an … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sparkle stars American flag canvas
This flag canvas has something special. Can you spot it? It’s the stars – they’re little lights so they actually sparkle and shine! How cool is that! Monica from It’s Just Sewing designed this project and she shares a tutorial … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fabric and tulle flower headbands
Kristyn from Lil Luna shows how you can make these fun and adorable fabric flower headbands. They’re layered from fabric circles, gathered up tulle, a fabric yo yo, and a pretty button. You make each one unique by changing up … Read More...
Free pattern: Men’s pajama shorts for Father’s Day
Here’s a free sewing pattern that would make a perfect Father’s Day gift! Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial for making men’s pajama shorts. They have a loose fit, side pockets, and come down to the knees. The … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute pillow covers
10 minutes is all it takes to give your living room a makeover! You can do it by just creating some new pillows for your couch and chairs. You’d be surprised how much that can do to give a whole … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt fairy house
This small felt fairy house is soooo cute! Tina from Miss Daisy Patterns shares a free pattern on her blog. The shape is simple and you can make it your own by changing up the colors and the embellishments. Make … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric utensil basket
These fabric utensil baskets will help you set a pretty table! They’re easy to sew and Patti from Garden Matter shares a tutorial showing how. Made from two coordinating prints, they’re easy to coordinate to your table decor – especially … Read More...
Tutorial: Stretchy car seat cover
Kate from See Kate Sew created this stretchy cover for her baby’s car seat. It’s made from a knit fabric so it stretches to fit snugly around the car seat. It’s open at the top so you can peek in … Read More...
Free pattern: Picnic Tote
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for her Picnic Tote. It certainly is roomy enough to carry a picnic lunch, but it would also make a great pool tote, or library tote, or every day tote. I’m … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric butterfly clips
Turn your fabric scraps into colorful butterfly clips! They’re so pretty! Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make them. Clip them to a wreath or a plant stake, or anywhere you want to add … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Make a girls summer maxi dress from a t-shirt pattern
Melissa from Sew Like My Mom joins Melly Sews’ 30 Days of Sundresses series with a tutorial for making this summer maxi dress for girls. The long knit dress has an A-line shape and deep slits at the bottom for … Read More...
Free pattern: Cat, mouse, or bunny baby rattle
Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a free sewing pattern at Make It and Love It for these cute baby rattles. The same basic shape can be easily adapted to make a bunny, a mouse, or a cat – or … Read More...
Free pattern: Panda pinch purse
Here’s your dose of cuteness for today – an adorable panda bear pinch purse! There’s a free pattern at Sew Mama Sew. It’s an excerpt from the book A Spoonful of Sugar: Sew 20 Simple Projects to Sweeten Your Surroundings … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy Breezy Swimsuit Cover Up Skirt
This cover up skirt is just the thing to pull on over a swimsuit when you’re en route to the pool! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making one. It’s a simple gathered skirt … Read More...