This sewing machine hot pad is the hot pad design for the month of July at Crafty Staci  I love this!  A large button makes a dial on the front of the machine.  This is the last in her 18-month … Read More...

Circle skirts are sooo easy to make!  The only difficult thing is the math you have to do to figure out how big to cut your circle.  Karly from Paisley Roots shares a free girls’ circle skirt pattern on her … Read More...

Look how some lace trim and a pretty Liberty print gives a baby romper a sweet boho vibe! I’m loving this!  Kate from See Kate Sew has a free pattern and tutorial on her blog.  Her free pattern fits babies … Read More...

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit created this fabulous cross back maxi dress for herself, and she shares a tutorial showing she did it.  It’s laid back for summer days but that open back gives it sizzle.  The high low hem … Read More...

This dolman robe makes a great gift for a child!  Kids love having a special robe to wrap up in after a bath or to wear over their PJs in the morning. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free … Read More...

Make your luggage easier to identify with a bright fabric luggage tag!  These luggage tags from The Scrappy Girls Club are so beautiful!  They’re also a quick project, and you can use your fabric scraps to make them.  You could … Read More...

In sewing, there are very few mistakes that can’t be undone.  One of those is cutting.  Cutting your fabric needs to be done correctly because there’s no way to uncut fabric.  Angela Wolf shares a video tutorial at Craftsy showing … Read More...

Use your fabric scraps to make soft fabric balls!  They’re great for kids to play with because they’re soft and squishy, so they toss them around without you worrying about anyone getting hurt.  Nina from Nina makes shares a free … Read More...

This book tote is made for trips to the library!  Or, when school starts, it would be a great school book bag.  Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making it.  The wide cross body … Read More...

Cat from Mary Martha Mama shares a free pattern for a simple t-shirt dress.  It’s perfect for those busy days where you’re here and there and in between, and want to look nice but also need to b e comfortable.  … Read More...

Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shows how you can make this mesh swimsuit cover-up.  It’s a super fast, super easy project you can make from a rectangle of mesh fabric.  The mesh won’t fray so there’s no need to finish the … Read More...

Know someone obsessed with catching Pokemon?  Here’s a fun sock creature you can make for your favorite Pokemon fan.  Budget Hobby shares a video tutorial showing how you can make a Pikachu sock plushie.

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Make a cube pouf for a soft place to put your feet up, or for an extra bit of seating!  Aniko from Place Of My Taste shares a tutorial showing how.  Her tutorial includes how to create a striped design … Read More...

The Slouchy Shirt is my go-to top for every day.  It’s super comfortable and fits loose, but looks a little more dressed up than a basic t-shirt.  I shared a free pattern here at Craft Gossip a couple of years … Read More...

This tiered tank is perfect for summer days!  Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making one.  Her free pattern fits a size 34-36 bust. If you need another size, you should be able to adjust it … Read More...

This adorable felt pug pillow could be your first sewing project!!  (Or a quick afternoon project if you already know how to sew.)  Wendy from Woo Jr. shares a free pattern and tutorial.

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Got a gunked up iron?  It doesn’t matter how much I try to keep it clean, it always ends up a big ol’ dirty mess.  Beth from SunnyGal Studio shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how you can get your … Read More...

This rope handle tote bag is easy to make and so cute for summer!  Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Lil Luna.  The handles are so easy to make from rope and jumbo grommets.  Pockets on the inside … Read More...