Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew these fun color block drawstring ditty bags.  The simple unlined drawstring bags are quick to sew and are a pretty way to wrap a special gift!  They’d also make cute … Read More...

A loose fit t-shirt dress is perfect for summertime!  Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial for making one.  It has a relaxed, loose fit with a deep V neck and slits at the side.  … Read More...

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a simple maxi dress you can wear all summer long.  She includes links to a couple of free patterns you can use.  Make it from a solid, … Read More...

Lightweight kimono jackets are perfect for summer layering!  They dress up a simple t-shirt or tank to make a breezy summer outfit.  And the simple lines mean they’re easy to sew.  Lyndsey from Teal Arrow Design shows how you can … Read More...

These little fabric bags are a great stash busting idea and a creative use of buttons!  You can make all kinds of adorable designs out of your smaller fabric scraps and button stash.  365 Days of Crafts has a tutorial … Read More...

Kids love to carry bags!  It gives them a place to carry their little treasures hands-free, which is always a big help.  Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make a kid-sized mini messenger bag.  The long strap … Read More...

Patch pockets are both easy and difficult to sew, depending on the placement and purpose of your pocket.  On the inside of a tote bag, they’re super easy to add because you don’t have to worry so much about the … Read More...

See how you can sew a gorgeous tote from burlap!  This color blocked tote is a great project for beginner sewists.  Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how you can make one.  The burlap is especially fun … Read More...

A wet swimsuit can make a mess out of the inside of a pool or beach tote!  Make a waterproof swimsuit bag to tote your wet suit home from the pool.  Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at … Read More...

One of the many things about summer I look forward to are the strawberries being in season. These quilted strawberry coasters have me dreaming of summer strawberries!  Nadra from Ellis & Higgs guest blogs at Diary of a Quilter with … Read More...

I’m loving these aprons made from the new Sunnyside Ave collection by Amy Smart.  Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free sewing pattern for making them, and she includes three sizes – toddler, tween, and adult.  … Read More...

This little girl’s layered gingham skirt is perfect for 4th of July celebrations!  Shelly from Coral & Co shares a tutorial showing how you can make one.  The gingham fabric is classic Americana, and those pom poms are just adorable.… Read More...

Sew the perfect mixed stripe flare dress for summer, spring and fall! Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial and a free pattern.  It’s made from striped knit fabric.  Move around your fabric to create customized stripe layout. Her … Read More...

George the Puppy is a cute – and free – softie pattern from Sis Boom!  Sew him up from your favorite cotton prints!  He’s easy to sew and perfect for snuggling or as an accent to a child’s bedding set. … Read More...

This bandana bib is perfect for catching baby drool before it hits their clothes!  Havalah from Sisters, What shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial for making one.  They’re easy to sew and make great baby gifts!

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Make this patriotic flag banner for 4th of July out of an old pair of jeans!  I’ve got a tutorial for you over at Bombshell Bling showing how to make it.  A clamp style clothes hanger is a clever way … Read More...

Refashion a man’s button up shirt to create the off-the-shoulder look that’s so popular this summer! Chickie from I Can Work With That has a tutorial showing how to do it.  If you don’t have an old button up shirt … Read More...

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how she created these sweet hexagon pincushions.  She shows two sizes – a mini pincushion with one hexagon on the top, and a larger pincushion with a top pieced from 6 hexagons.  It’s a … Read More...

Mini charm square packs are adorable, with their stacks of 2 1/2″ squares of fabrics.  But I don’t always know what to make from them.  Remona from The Stitching Scientist used a pack of mini charm squares to create the … Read More...

Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free sewing pattern to make this raccoon sock softie!  A striped chenille sock makes a great raccoon body.  You’ll need one pair (two socks) to make one raccoon.  So cute!!

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