This shibori scarf can be worn as a light wrap, a swimsuit coverup, even an infinity scarf!  Erin from Sewbon shows how you can make one.  All you need is a little over a yard of lightweight jersey knit fabric … Read More...

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for a fold and stow library book bag.  It’s made from ripstop nylon, which is very sturdy but thin so you can fold it up small.  Her free pattern includes a … Read More...

A pincushion isn’t the only place you can park your pins.  How about a pin dish?  Hidden magnets will keep your pins in the dish where they belong until you need them.  They’re super easy to make, and Lindsay from … Read More...

These guinea pig book bands are so cute for back-to-school!  Mollie from Wild Olive shares a free pattern for making them.  Aside from some hand sewing on the faces, these are a no-sew project!  And they use fold over elastic, … Read More...

Sew4Home shares a free sewing pattern for these adorable pieced and pom pom star pillows.  The free pattern includes three sizes and variations: The large measures 20″ in diameter when finished and has a pieced front divided into 10 sections.  … Read More...

Okay, this might be the cutest Harry Potter baby toy ever!  It’s a soft sensory activity cube with a Harry Potter theme.  Kim from Bugaboo City designed it – and she shares a free pattern for it on her blog!  … Read More...

Stitch Craft Create shares a free pattern for making these sweet scrappy pincushions.  The project is an excerpt from the book Retro Mama Scrap Happy Sewing by Kim Kruzich.  You can use your smaller and most favorite scraps for the … Read More...

Denise from DIY Crush shares a free pattern for sewing summer pajamas.  The jammie set is made up of a short sleeve shirt and a pair of matching pants.  Both are made from knit fabric which is super comfortable to … Read More...

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free sewing pattern for making a kimono jacket.  This jacket makes  a great lightweight layer to wear on summer evenings and into the fall.  Contrast bands at the neck and arm openings … Read More...

Make this seashell collecting bag to take with you to the beach!  Carolyn from Black Walnut Stitch Studio shares a tutorial showing how you can make one.  The mesh bag will keep the shells in but let the sand sift … Read More...

These bibs would make a sweet gift for a new baby!  Sew4Home has a free pattern for making them.  They’re larger than a standard baby bib and have an absorbent terry cloth backing.  They show them with strip piecing for … Read More...

Joy from XOXO Grandma shows how you can make a dance bag for an American Girl doll.  How cute!  If you know a child who has an 18″ doll and also likes dance, this would make a fun surprise for … Read More...

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn created this beautiful raglan maxi dress.  She used her free raglan t-shirt pattern and adapted it to turn it into a maxi.  Her free raglan t-shirt pattern comes in a women’s size Large.  If you … Read More...

It’s amazing the ways kids can sleep in the car!  A travel pillow will help support their heads while they snooze.  Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shares a tutorial at Minerva Crafts showing how you can sew a … Read More...

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free sewing pattern for these pom pom trim shorts.  My daughter would looooove for me to make her a pair of these, I know!  Melissa’s free pattern comes in a … Read More...

Pineapples continue to be a hot trend, both in decor and in fashion.  Rachel at A Beautiful Mess shares a free pattern for making a pineapple oven mitt.  You could certain use yellow and green fabrics to make it match … Read More...

Make a messenger bag as a special back-to-school gift for your child!  Or make one for yourself as an easy way to carry all that stuff that moms have to carry around with them.  Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows … Read More...

This hobo bag takes just 1 yard of fabric to make!  Caroline from Sew Can She is sharing the free pattern from Lecien Fabrics on her blog, along with step-by-step photos showing how to make it.  The body of the … Read More...