This mermaid tail backpack is perfect for trips to the pool! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair has a free pattern and tutorial showing how you can make one for your favorite little mermaid.
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by Anne Weaver
This mermaid tail backpack is perfect for trips to the pool! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair has a free pattern and tutorial showing how you can make one for your favorite little mermaid.
Click below for her free pattern and … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sew an easy A-line dress for little girls! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern for you. In the longer length, it’s a beautiful dress. But shorten the pattern and it’s a cute top! Her free sewing … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Quilts may not immediately come to mind when you think about summer sewing, but the summer months are filled with inspiration for beautiful quilt designs! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a curated list of quilt tutorials and patterns that are … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
If you’ve ever wished that girls’ swimsuits offered just a little bit more coverage, whether for modesty or to just protect their tender skin from the sun, Chelsea from Sew Simple Home has a free sewing pattern for you! Her … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
See how you can make this fabric tassel garland – with no sewing required! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a tutorial for you. Each of the tassels is made from a fat quarter of fabric, which makes this a … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
I still can’t quite get over fanny packs being back in style – but they are. Just ask my 15-year-old daughter, she’ll tell you that they’re actually quite trendy. BurdaStyle shows how you can sew your own fanny pack out … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
This off the shoulder boho top is actually quite easy to sew. That wide decorative band around the top is actually elastic. Head over to the Dritz blog, Make Something, to see how to make it.
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by Anne Weaver
These yoga shorts are great for exercise, or just comfortable loungewear! Mayra from So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern and tutorial showing how to make them. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes 4 -12. This project is … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sew a pretty pleated blouse with this free pattern Petro from Easy Peasy Creative. It’s soft and summery from a lightweight chiffon but if you want to sew on an easier fabric it would also be nice made up in … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
This little fabric basket makes a cute plant pot! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a free tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s the perfect size for a small plant. Or, use it in your sewing room to hold … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Fabric napkins are an eco-friendly alternative to paper napkins, plus they just look and feel so much nicer than the paper napkins. Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew them with her speed method for creating neat … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
These lip balm holders will help keep your lip balm handy! Carry one on a keychain or hook them to a zip pouch so you’ll always know where it is, no digging through your bag! Amy from Ameroonie Designs has … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
If you like patchwork but don’t want to tackle a project as large as a quilt, a pillow is a good project for you. You can play with fabrics and patchwork on a small project you can make in a … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
This blueberry pincushion by Crafty Staci is a fun twist on the classic tomato pincushion. I don’t know about you, but it has me craving some plump juicy blueberries all of a sudden. She has a tutorial showing how you … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Just like handwriting, your sewing gets neater with practice. Alicia from Sew What Alicia has a set of sewing practice sheets you can download and print. The sheets include straight lines, as well as more challenging shapes like rectangles and … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sew a beautiful wrap skirt using this free pattern from Heather Handmade! It uses just one seam, plus bias tape to finish the edges and make the ties. It’s a half circle skirt which creates a lovely silhouette. The long … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sew a tote to carry with you to the beach this summer! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a tutorial showing how to make this beach tote with mesh pocket to hold those sandy beach toys. And on the other … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sew a convertible gardening apron that’s perfect for tending and harvesting your home garden! Chelsea from Sew Simple Home shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial. Worn one way, it’s a simple apron to protect your pants from dirt while … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Raising and lowering a dart can improve the fit of your Me Made garment. Lisa from Pink Hollybush Designs is here with a tutorial that explains where the dart should be located, and how to easily raise or lower it … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
These little triangle bibs are great for baby drool! They’re quick to sew and make great baby gifts! Simple Simon & Co. has a tutorial for making a simple triangle baby bib. It’s a fat quarter friendly project, too! You … Read More...