This ruffle dress makes a great school dress or church dress for girls! Or, shorten it and make it a ruffle top to wear with jeans. Autumn from It’s Always Autumn has a free sewing pattern for you to make … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Spring bunnies throw pillow
Patchwork stripes make a pretty and colorful background for these two spring bunnies in love! You can sew one of your own with the tutorial and free pattern from Bev of Flamingo Toes. The bunny silhouettes are made from wool … Read More...
Sewing Free pattern: Fleece pet igloo for cats and small dogs
My kitties love to have small places they can snuggle into when they want a nap. (Sometimes they don’t, because cats are like that….) Cheryl from Sew Can Do has a free sewing pattern for making a pet igloo perfect … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Rolled felted wool pincushion
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can create pretty pincushions from felted wool. It uses long strips of wool so it’s a great project for using scraps of felted wool left over from other projects. They’re super cute when … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Pleated patch pocket
Pleats transform this basic patch pocket into a beautiful design element! Kennis from Itch to Stitch has a great tutorial showing how you can create this effect using any simple patch pocket pattern. She shows how to adjust the pattern … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Felt Valentine envelopes
Tuck a treat inside these cute felt envelopes for a sweet Valentine’s gift for friends and family! Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can stitch up the little felt envelopes. They’re easy to make with hand stitches, and easy to … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Clear zipper pouches to organize your stuff
Whatever room you’re organizing, you’re bound to have small items that need to be kept together. In a play room ,it might be small toys. In an office, it might be pencils or small notepads. In a sewing room… well, … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Dinosaur applique pillowcase
If you know a kid who loves dinosaurs, you might need to make them this dinosaur pillow! Brandy from Gluesticks has a tutorial and free applique pattern. Her tutorial includes cutting dimensions to make the pillowcase in three sizes – … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Burlap and cotton Valentine’s gift bags
These heart-themed gift bags make any small gift a special Valentine’s treat! The bags are easily made from burlap and quilting cotton. Sew4Home has an easy sewing tutorial showing how to make them. They’d be great for teacher gifts, secret … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY thread organizer box
Every time I think I’m going to organize my thread spools, I get sticker shock from the organizers you can buy at the fabric store. They do the job nicely, but wow they’re expensive – especially if you have to … Read More...
Sewing pattern: 3 ways to make a girls skirt from scarves
Heather from Heather Handmade shows 3 ways you can turn an old scarf into a floaty, twirly skirt for a little girl. The best style to make will vary depending on the size and shape of scarf you’re using. She … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Heart zipper pouch
Sew up a sweet little Valentine’s gift with these heart zipper pouches! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Diary of a Quilter showing how to make them. They’re cute from Valentine’s novelty prints, but they’d also be … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Hen and chick softies for Easter
This little mother hen has just hatched the cutest little brood of chicks! These hen and chick softies are a fun sewing project you can make with your kids! Trixi from Coloured Buttons has a tutorial showing how to make … Read More...
Sewing pattern: How to sew your own gloves
If sewing your own gloves sounds like something too hard to tackle, check out this post by I Am Sew Crazy. She sewed her own gloves, using knit from an old t-shirt. She gives a full tutorial featuring an incredibly … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Heart Squeeze Valentine plush softie
Sew a cute heart softie for a fun Valentine’s present for your kids! Cathi from Scratch and Stitch has a free sewing pattern and tutorial for you to use. Sew it from fleece to make it extra soft and snuggly. … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Fabric heart Valentine garland
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how to make her Hearts A Flutter garland. It makes a pretty decoration for Valentine’s Day, and it won’t take you forever to make it. The edges of the fabric hearts are left raw … Read More...
Sewing pattern: How to replace a zipper pull
Zippers are all fun and games till the zipper pull comes off. Then what? A zipper won’t work without the pull to bring the teeth together. All is not lost, though. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can replace … Read More...
Sewing pattern: One shoulder ruffle t-shirt refashion
This easy t shirt refashion is both simple to make AND looks polished and stylish when you are done. Creative Fashion Blog shows how to turn a basic shapeless t-shirt into a chic off-the shoulder ruffle top. Her tutorial includes … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Quilted heart coasters
These quilted heart coasters make sweet Valentine gifts for friends, teachers, and co-workers! Not only are the cute but they look fun to sew! There’s even a hidden pocket on the back where you can tuck a note. Sarah Ashford… Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Cross back utility apron
This cross back utility apron is made to get stuff done! Wear it in the kitchen, the garden, even the art studio, to protect your clothes while you’re creating. Sustain My Craft Habit shares a free pattern. It’s easy to … Read More...