This may be the perfect summer top!  Sleeveless and high neck, and shaped at the sides.  It’s the Pam top by Daniela from On The Cutting Floor, and she’s sharing the pattern for free!  Her free pattern comes in women’s … Read More...

Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shares a tutorial for her Ultimate Pool Bag.  It carries like a backpack and has towel loops on the back.  Inside the bag are pockets to hold sunscreen, swim diapers, and more.  The zipper goes around … Read More...

1 yard of fabric is enough to make an apron!  Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern from Lecien fabrics.  It’s one of their 1-Yard Magic patterns that show how much you can do with just 1 yard … Read More...

This sheep softie is so cute and huggable!  Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern!  He’s made from a soft fleece and is the perfect size to snuggle.  Finished measurements are 9.5″ high x 8.5″ wide.

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Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make a simple lunch sack for back to school time.  The tote style lunch sack is perfect for older kids who might not want … Read More...

Shelly from Coral & Co. has a free pattern for this little girl’s Knot Bow Romper.  It sews up quickly and the knots at the shoulder give it some flexibility in fit, which is always a good thing when sewing … Read More...

Oh, this chair!!  It’s an IKEA Skruvsta chair recovered in upcycled denim.  The IKEA hack is by Claire from Pillar Box Blue, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  Her method will work with any chair, though … Read More...

These lace trimmed shorts were made for summer!  Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free sewing pattern for making them.  Her free pattern fits a women’s size small.  If you need another size, she has a … Read More...

Make a rope drawstring beach bag!  Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has the tutorial.  The stripes, the grommets, and the rope all give it a nautical feel that is perfect for a pool or beach bag!

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It might be fun in the summer right now, but back-to-school will be here before you know it!  Carla from Creatin’ in the Sticks shares a free pattern at Therm O Web for making this schoolhouse note holder that would … Read More...

This recycled jeans hexagon pillow is perfection!  The different shades of old denim create an ombre effect.  And those hexies! Cristina from Remodelando la Casa shares a tutorial at Lil Luna showing how to make one.  As if I needed … Read More...

This Sand-Free Beach Tote has a net inset in the bottom so the sand can shake out (but not your toys).  Ajaire from Call Ajaire shares the pattern for free!  When you’re out at the beach or park, the bag … Read More...

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Perfect Beach Dress.  I love it!  It would also be a Perfect Pool Dress, or a Perfect Running Errands on a Hot Summer Day Dress.  Her free pattern comes … Read More...

Oh, I am loving this mermaid tail baby gown!  The design is so smart and so cute!  A simple knot at the bottom makes a mermaid tail shape. Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making one.  She also … Read More...

This armband flashlight would be so much fun for the kids, especially this 4th of July weekend as they’re waiting on the fireworks to start!  Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make one.  It’s made from stretch … Read More...

This kimono jacket is perfect for summer time layering!  Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial showing how you can sew one up.  The simple jacket is a fun way to use a sheer print.

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Art is messy, espeically when made by young hands.  But don’t let that stop you from letting them do their art!  Christina from The DIY Mommy shares a free pattern to make an art smock so your preschooler’s art doesn’t … Read More...

You can sew an amazing rope tote like this one on your sewing machine!  Petro from Creative Homemaking shares a tutorial showing how to do it.  It would make an awesome pool bag or picnic tote, don’t you think?

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The hardest part of sewing swimwear is just sourcing your supplies.  You can probably buy some of it locally, but you’ll probably need to check online sources to find everything you need.  Heather from Closet Case Files has collected … Read More...

Holly from Bits of Everything shows how you can make a pool bag to carry your towels and sunscreen and other pool necessities.  The bag has a roomy inside, and also pockets all the way around to hold smaller items.  … Read More...