Mayra at So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Faviola summer dress.  It’s made from a jersey knit and has a mid-length skirt and elbow-length sleeves with a flounce.  It’s comfortable enough for errand running, but dressy enough … Read More...

Summertime is picnics and play dates, which means lots of take-along snacks.  Lindsay from The Cottage Home shows how to make reusable snack bags from fabric.  They’re perfect for dry snacks like crackers, Goldfish, etc.  Wash them and use them … Read More...

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern for making her Boho Chic Tunic.  It’s an easy style of top to make, and is so pretty to wear.  Make it from a lightweight fabric that has nice drape, … Read More...

Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can sew a Summer Sling Bag to take along on your summer adventures.  Whether you’ve got travel plans or will be spending the summer around town, this bag is lightweight and easy to … Read More...

If you have a girl in dance or gymnastics, chances are you’ve bought a lot of leotards.  Did you know you can sew them yourself?  Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how you can sew … Read More...

Recycled jeans make beautiful patchwork!  And Jill from Creating My Way To Success used that recycled denim patchwork to make an awesome for herself.  She shares a tutorial showing how.  The strap is a recycled jeans waistband (how clever is … Read More...

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making a knotted crinkle toy for baby.  It’s similar to her knotted teething toy, but with crinkle fabric and extra fabric knots.  This would make a sweet gift for … Read More...

The clear pockets of this Peek-a-Boo Pouch organizes your smaller items, and keeps them where  you can see them!  Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free sewing pattern for making one. Inside the organizer are one large zippered pocket … Read More...

The Coconut Summer Pajama Set is a free pattern from Melissa at Sew Like My Mom.  The sleeveless top and shorts are made from knit fabric so they’re comfy for sleeping and for quiet mornings around the house.  Her free … Read More...

Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make a pincushion you can wear on your wrist.  The pincushion has a pretty flower shape and is big enough to hold plenty of pins and needles for your … Read More...

There’s no going to the beach without getting sand in your stuff.  Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew a beach toy bag that allows the sand to fall out (but keeps your toys inside) so you … Read More...

These mermaid skirts are so fun!  Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can make one in just 30 minutes!  The design of these skirts is so smart, with a ruffle hem creating a mermaid tail effect.  They are fun for … Read More...

Keep your suitcase organized with a set of travel storage bags!  Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make them from pillowcases. One pillowcase makes 2 drawstring bags and 1 envelope closure bag.  Use the bags as shoe … Read More...

This fleece butterfly softie is soo cute!  You can sew one yourself using a free pattern that Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shares at Sew Mama Sew.  Don’t worry if you’ve never made a softie before because this pattern … Read More...

I love this idea!!  Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how you can transform a thrifted Mexican dress into a gorgeous tote bag.  I see these dresses quite often at thrift stores and estate sales and I adore all of … Read More...

We’ve all seen the pre-formed bra cups that you can buy at the fabric store.  But did you know you can make your own bra cups?  Erin from The Sewing and Life Adventures of Emerald Erin shows how to make … Read More...

Who wants to carry around a big ol’ purse during summer?  Travel light with this small fringed bag by Mayra from So Sew Easy.  She shares a free pattern for making it.  With a chain strap, eyelets to attach the … Read More...

Don’t throw out your worn out jeans!  Stacy from Stacy Sews shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make these pocket hot pads out of an old pair of jeans.  The back pocket of the jeans gets … Read More...

Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for her Stars and Stripes hot pad.  It’s the hot pad of the month for June.  The star in the corner is made with English paper piecing.  If you’ve wanted to learn … Read More...