Do you love this owl tote bag or what? Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a free sewing pattern at Sew Mama Sew!  If you look closely you can see that the wings and the breast are actually functioning pockets!  … Read More...

Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free pattern at Fleece Fun for making this fall cape for girls.  The cape is made from a circle so it has beautiful shaping and plenty of twirl.  There’s a hood to keep her … Read More...

We could all use more shiny things, amiright?  This zippered pouch is made for those of us who like pretty things.  Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial for making it, and a free pattern for the “Need More Shiny … Read More...

What little girl wouldn’t love a mermaid dress-up skirt?  Especially one that’s sparkly just like a real mermaid!  Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a free pattern for making one.  The long straight skirt has a mermaid fin at the … Read More...

Get the free pattern to make this pretty play dress for little girls!  It’s called the August Dress and it’s a free pattern from Jess from Happy Together .  The cross over bodice is extra cute when made from different … Read More...

This Handy Purse Organizer fits inside your purse and has all the pockets you need to keep your belongings organized.  Caroline at Sew Can She shares a free sewing pattern so you can make one!  There are rows of pockets … Read More...

Vacation is serious business, y’all.  Especially when you’re going to be at a theme park all day.  The trick is to travel lightly, but still have all your essentials within easy reach.  Tiffany from Making the World Cuter created this … Read More...

Looking for a cute gift to make for a child?  Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for making a robe to fit a teddy bear or stuffed animal.  The soft fleece robe looks just like a people … Read More...

Make a welcoming wreath for your front door with houndstooth fabric pumpkins!  Jen from Tatertots and Jello shares a tutorial showing how.  The wood stems and houndstooth fabrics give a warm, rustic feel to the wreath which is perfect for … Read More...

Know a child who loves to help cook?  Make them an apron they can wear while helping in the kitchen! Kim from Bugaboo City shares a free pattern for sewing a kids’ sized apron.  It’s easy to make with edges … Read More...

This picnic blanket folds up into a tote so it’s easy to take with you to the park!  Tovah from Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can make one.  The blanket is made from a soft fleece … Read More...

Sew a cute monster softie for your favorite little monster!  Joy from xoxo Grandma shares a free sewing pattern for these adorable monster softies.  I’m loving the guy with the crazy hair and horns!  You can give each one his … Read More...

Pot holders are quick to sew and make great gifts – and also nice kitchen accessories for yourself.  Shannon from Very Shannon shares a free pattern for this pocket potholder.  It’s a fat quarter friendly project.  You can make one … Read More...

Sew a lined bag with no raw edges on the inside, and no hand sewing a turning hole closed?  Yes, you can! If you add a zipper pocket to the lining, that is. Anabelle from My Handmade Space shares a … Read More...

Sue Bleiweiss shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how you can make this awesome oilcloth lined garden tote.  The bag has a flat bottom and plenty of space to carry garden tools or garden produce.  It’s super … Read More...

Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can make a kids’ adventure bag.  It’s a small bag on a long strap and can be worn three ways – cross body, around the waist fanny pack style, or wrapped around … Read More...

Do you save the selvages you cut off your fabrics?  If not, you should!  You can piece those strips into selvage fabric  Pam from Threading My Way did just that and created the loveliest little drawstring bag from her selvage … Read More...

These vinyl bows make the cutest hair accessories!  Ashley from Make it and Love It shares a free template and tutorial for making them.  You can often find vinyl in fun colors at the fabric store, or you could also … Read More...

If you’re looking for a quick but satisfying project to make, may I suggest a pincushion?  There are plenty of sewing patterns and tutorials available to make a pincushion any way you could imagine.  You also have a choice in … Read More...