Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making a nested storage baskets for your home.  I don’t care how organized your house is (or isn’t, as the case may be at my house), your house can ALWAYS … Read More...

Have you seen the new stitchable cork from DMC?  Oh, the possibilities!  Shauna from Shwin & Shwin used it to sew up this sweet woodland bunny softie.  AND she’s sharing the pattern for free!  You can see how cute it … Read More...

Are plastic bags taking over your house?  Merissa from Little House Living shows how you can sew a bag holder to corral all of your plastic bags.  The bag holder has a hole at the top where you can stuff … Read More...

I wasn’t planning on dressing up for Halloween this year – but I think I just found my costume anyway!  How can this crazy cat lady not dress up… like a crazy cat lady?!?  Amy from Mod Podge Rocks has … Read More...

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern for this loose fit kimono top.  It’s suitable for casual or professional wear, depending on fabric choice and styling.  Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes XS (bust 34″) to … Read More...

These drawstring pouches, y’all!  Are they not the cutest?  Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugarshares a tutorial for making them.  Start with a couple of cute retro prints, and add in some pretty trim and a little crocheted applique.  … Read More...

I don’t know about you, but I’m LOVING cowl necks this season!  I think I could wear them every single day if I had enough of them.  Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern to … Read More...

This cape-scarf is the ultimate fall layering scarf!  With arm holes cut into the wide scarf, you can wear it as a million different ways!  Okay, a million might be an exaggeration but it is super versatile and stylish for … Read More...

Dana from MADE created this adorable leopard cat costume for her daughter.  Her costume is made from leopard print t-shirt and leggings, and the cutest little kitty ear headband!  The t-shirt and leggings are easy to make from knit fabric, … Read More...

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making an adorable train conductor costume.  She designed it for her son, who loves Thomas the Train.  The costume includes a conductor’s hat and matching overalls.  The pin striped  … Read More...

They say shoes make an outfit, right? That’s true for Halloween costumes, too.  Create Kids Couture shows how you can create shoe covers to finish off a costume.  The tutorial shows how to trace the shoe to make the pattern, … Read More...

Need a furry or crazy wig for a Halloween costume?  Don’t spend the money for one that’s poorly made and doesn’t quite fit.  Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can sew one!  And it’ll be a perfect fit … Read More...

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial for making a beautiful snowflake pincushion.  The snowflake shape is made with a reverse applique technique, and the outline and details with simple embroidery.  Make one as a stocking stuffer for a sewing … Read More...

You know I have a weakness for all things cats.  Especially black cats!!  So of course I’m loving this black cat treat bag by Kim from Bugaboo City!  It would make the cutest trick or treat bag, and she shares … Read More...

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for the blessing dress she made for her sweet baby girl.  The dress is made from an off-white linen and 3 different types of lace for a delicate overlay.  She also … Read More...

Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make a pumpkin pincushion you can wear on your wrist.  The tufted pincushion is a classic design, done up in an orange fabric it’ll look like a cute fall … Read More...

Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Fleece Fun showing how you can make a messenger bag for a guy.  The simple lines and faux leather accents are definitely guy-friendly, but I would totally carry it myself so … Read More...

If you have a dramatic cape, you’re 90% of the way toward an awesome Halloween costume.  Melissa from Polka Dot Chair has a tutorial on We All Sew showing how you can make a hooded cape.  Use it for Red … Read More...

If your child asked you to make a rainbow unicorn Halloween costume, would you be up fro the challenge? Shauna from Shwin & Shwin was, and this is the fabulous costume she created.  And not only did she create the … Read More...

Have you seen those mermaid tail blankets for little girls?  Why do the kids get to have all the fun?  Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern at The Creative Spark for making a mermaid blanket in adult … Read More...