Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make this sweet vintage camper kitchen set. The set includes a hot pad with a vintage camper applique and a coordinating kitchen towel. She includes a free pattern for the adorable camper … Read More...
Free pattern: Black cat Halloween banner
If you have 5 black cats and you make a Halloween banner that has all of them in it… you might be a crazy cat lady. Oh wait, that’s ME! And I DID make a Halloween banner featuring all 5 … Read More...
Tutorial: Two tone tote bag handles
It’s the details that make a handmade bag something special. Like these two toned handles in this tote. The orange on the inside is an unexpected pop of color – and it coordinates with the lining and the piping at … Read More...
Tutorial: Witch hat Halloween headband
Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this witch hat headband. The itty bitty witch hat is made from felt and perches on top of the headband. Cute … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls basic leggings
Leggings are a wardrobe must-have for girls. They layer under dresses and skirts so they can be worn on the playground and in the cooler months. Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for making girls’ leggings. Her … Read More...
Free pattern: Owl softie
Katie from Peche Patterns has a free owl softie pattern for you if you sign up for her newsletter. The softie is easy to so, and oh so cute! Make him from an old sweater to give him huggable shape … Read More...
Tutorial: Dirndl and lederhosen costumes for little kids
Whether it’s for Octoberfest or Halloween or book character dress-up at school, these little kids’ dirndl and lederhosen costumes are the cutest! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has the DIY. They’re cute as individual costumes, but put them together and … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fall wreath banner
You can make a festive fall banner for your house, and you don’t have to sew a stitch. Donna at Purl3agony shows how you can do it. The banner base is made from felt, with a wreath of faux leaves, … Read More...
Tutorial: The best pressing tools and how to use them
The only time I use my iron is when I’m sewing, and then I’m kind of fanatical about it because pressing can make all the difference in getting the proper shape. Irene from Serger Pepper blogs at So Sew Easy … Read More...
Free pattern: Adorable raindrop softie
Into each life a little rain must fall. That’s okay if the rain is as cute as this raindrop softie. Lisa from We Are Scout shares a free pattern and tutorial for making one. Give it sweet stitched eyes and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing room busy basket for a toddler
Believe it or not, you CAN get some sewing time in when you have little kids in the house. It’s just a matter of keeping them occupied (and monitored) while you’re sewing. Carolynn from Indigo Stitches created a busy basket … Read More...
Free pattern: Easy no-sew felt superhero mask
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how you can make an awesome superhero mask, with no sewing required. She shares a tutorial and a free pattern. It’s made from felt, with elastic straps threaded through grommets at the side. Make it … Read More...
Tutorial: Turtleneck sweater with side vents, and a matching skirt
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a turtleneck sweater with side vents. It’s an easy alteration to her cowl neck sweatshirt pattern, which she offers for free (link in her post). Her tutorial also includes the … Read More...
Tutorial: Play ‘n Snuggle Mini Blanket
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shows how you can her Play ‘n Snuggle Mini Blanket. If you know someone expecting a baby, this would make a wonderful gift to welcome the wee one! The small blanket measures 20″ x 22″, … Read More...
Tutorial: Chenille scarf
Hancock Fabrics shows how you can make a cozy chenille scarf over at their blog, The Stitch. A scarf like this would make a great Christmas present! Or perhaps just an extra special treat for yourself. The chenille is made … Read More...
Tutorial: Polka dot pumpkin pillow
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make this adorable Halloween with a white and gold polka dot pumpkin. The white and gold palette works for all autumn long, not just for … Read More...
Tutorial: Hamburger zippered pouch
This hamburger zippered pouch is killin’ me! It’s so cute!! Sammy from Live It. Love It. Make It. shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The cylinder shaped pouch is perfect for pens & pencils, toiletries, or other … Read More...
Tutorial: Add backpack straps to a thrifted purse
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can add backpack straps to a thrifted purse and while you’re at it, replace the lining too. The purse she shows in her tutorial originally had a messenger strap, but she wanted to … Read More...
Free Pattern: Color Me Christmas Stocking
Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House shares a free pattern for making a Christmas stocking. And when you use her Color Me fabric, your child can color it herself! It would also make a cute stocking out of regular … Read More...
Free pattern: Goodall Cardigan for kids
You can get a pattern for this awesome kids’ cardigan for free from Celina from Petit á Petit & Family. The design is inspired by a vintage college/ university cardigan. It’s sharp made out of solids, but also cute made … Read More...