Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how you can add a wide fabric cuff to a pair of jeans.  It’s an easy way to update last year’s cropped skinnies. You could also start with a pair of full … Read More...

This puppy face throw pillow is so stinkin’ cute, with his floppy puppy ears and happy puppy tongue!  Maya from Sew Toy made him as a celebration of the new dog they have at their house.  She shares a free … Read More...

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free pattern for this adorable baby bear bib.  The little bear is so cute peeking his head up from the bottom of the bib!  Her pattern includes the bib and the bear … Read More...

We usually think of scarves for women and girls, but boys needs to keep their necks warm, too.  Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a super simple winter scarf that works well for both … Read More...

Joann from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making this yo yo dog softie.  This cute doggie has a body made of fabric yo yos.  He’s got floppy puppy ears and a pink puppy tongue.

Click below to get … Read More...

A jeans hem has a wear and wash that can’t be replicated.  So if you hem your jeans by just folding under a new edge, it’ll be obvious that you hemmed your jeans.  But there’s a way you can hem … Read More...

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make this wooden ring teether toy. The teether is made with an absorbent terry cloth backed fabric knotted through an unfinished wooden ring.  She includes a free pattern for the … Read More...

The clear vinyl window on the front of this drawstring bag gives a peek at what’s inside.  Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how to make one.  The windows make them great for organizing … Read More...

Know someone who loves coffee?  A coffee sleeve would make a nice gift for them, especially if there’s a gift card to a favorite coffee shop included.  Emily from Simply Notable shows how you can make a coffee sleeve.  The … Read More...

Melanie from The Littlest Studio shares a free pattern for this pom pom toque.  It’s an easy style to make, and super cute with a giant pom pom on top.  It’s lined so you can just roll up the bottom … Read More...

Kristi from sweetkm shares a free pattern at Petit à Petit and Family for making her Blizzard Bonnet. The pixie hat looks fairy tale sweet while giving full coverage to the head and ears.

Click below for her free pattern:… Read More...

This school supply tote is packed with pockets for pens and paper and other supplies.  You can make one with a free pattern and tutorial from Nap Time Creations.  There are individual pen or pencil pockets, a wide pocket for … Read More...

An oversized leather tote has been on my wish list for quite a while.  They can be pretty expensive to buy, but Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make your own.  Her DIY version cost a fraction … Read More...

Caroline from Sew Can She has a quick sewing tip that I think you’ll find useful.  She shows how you can hide the thread ends when you’re sewing by hand.  Use her thread end hiding method and a ladder stitch … Read More...

There’s a very good reason this tote bag doesn’t have handles.  It’s made to attach to the handles of a stroller so you’ll have a place to put all the stuff you carry with you when you’re out with baby.  … Read More...

One of my favorite dress styles to make for little girls is a criss cross jumper.  The criss cross at the back gives great flexibility in fit, which is important when you figure how fast kids grow.  Emily from Nap … Read More...

Turtlenecks certainly do a good job of keeping your neck warm (and the cold out), but if they fit snug they kinda make me feel like I’m being choked.  Breath or warmth, it’s a hard choice for a cold natured … Read More...

The colorful fringe on this bucket bag is inspired by the art of Gabor Miklos Szoke. Andreia from In a Manner of Sewing guest blogs at Petit a Petit + Family showing how you can make one.  The thick fringe … Read More...

Soothe sore muscles – or just warm up on a cold day – with this rice-filled heat pack.  I’ve got a free pattern for it over on my personal blog, Orange Bettie.  It’s a long rice pack so it will … Read More...