Daniela from Cutting Room Floor shares a free pattern for this color block pleated dress for little girls.  It’s an A-line dress with color blocking at the hem.  One deep pleat is folded into the center of the dress.  For … Read More...

A little birdy told me that spring just about here and this sweet cross stitch hoop is the perfect way to celebrate. Aiva stitched up this Leslie Teare pattern. You can check out Leslie’s website for free patterns and Aiva’s … Read More...

Rachel from Holy Craft shows how you can make this woven fabric basket, with no sewing required.  Long strips of fabric are wrapped around clothesline, which is shaped and woven to make a basket.  You’ll need a yard and a … Read More...

I love my serger, but I get in a little bit of a panic when the tension gets out of whack.  With four threads to contend with, it’s hard to pinpoint the problem or figure out how to fix it.  … Read More...

Gia from Fairytale Flower shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this lovely peony fabric flower.  Layers of organza make the delicate peony petals.  It would make a beautiful embellishment for a hair clip or head … Read More...

Liz from Cotton & Curls you can make this deep pleated wrap skirt.  It’s a pretty skirt, and fairly easy to make.  It being a wrap skirt, there is no zipper to install.  She says she was able to make … Read More...

Nicole from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a child’s snap up sleeping bag.  Instead of a zipper, it uses snaps to close up the side.  The snaps are easy for young hands … Read More...