Jen from Tatertots and Jello shows how you can make this gorgeous houndstooth pumpkin wreath for your front door.  The small fabric pumpkins are so cute, and so easy to make!  Even if you don’t need a wreath, you could … Read More...

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she created these UH-MAZING mermaid costumes for her daughters.  The fins are repositionable so her girls can wear it two ways – with their legs closed up in the fin like … Read More...

This fringe clutch is cute for date night or girls’ night out, when you need to carry wallet and phone but don’t need to be burdened with a full purse.  Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for the neoprene peplum top she made for her daughter.  The neoprene gives nice shaping to the deep pleats on the peplum, but you can use a knit for this if … Read More...

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for this color blocked hobo tote. It’s an easy bag to make and fun to customize. Finished bag measures 15″ wide by 12″ tall (from bottom of bag to bottom of … Read More...

Michelle from Think Crafts shares free patterns for all three of these adorable autumn applique designs.  There’s a fox (in a scarf!), a pumpkin, and an owl under the stars.  She makes them as framed embroidery hoop art, which you … Read More...

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s princess costume.  It’s gorgeous with a gathered neck line and long dramatic oversleeves.  The design was inspired by Buttercup’s dress in The Princess … Read More...

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make a tea bag wallet.  The fabric wallet has pockets inside to hold 6 tea bags, and folds up small so you can carry it with you in your … Read More...

Laura Bray shares a free pattern for making this super cute sushi costume.  It’s made from felt and is worn over a plain white long-sleeved shirt and leggings.  It’s easy to make, and good for times you need to change … Read More...

Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee shows how you can make these patchwork pumpkins without sewing a single stitch.  They’re made from Styrofoam balls,with real pumpkin stems attached to the top.  They’re beautiful in a grouping!

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Jane fromMaiden Jane  shows how you can transform an old sweatshirt into an awesome tote. I’m loving it made from a sports team sweatshirt! The thick sweatshirt fabric is perfect for a bag, and the logo gets framed perfectly … Read More...

This felt pumpkin tree has little felt pumpkins hanging from the branches.  Steph from The Silly Pearl shares a tutorial at Blitsy showing how you can make one.  She says in a post on her blog that it was inspired … Read More...

These ergonomic burp cloths would make an excellent gift for a new parent!  Unlike pre-folded cloth diapers that are often used as burp cloths, these are shaped to fit around the curve of your neck and provide better coverage to … Read More...

Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s witch hat.  The black felt hat is the perfect finishing touch for an adorable little witch costume.  Her free pattern makes a hat for a head … Read More...

Cool mornings are made for a cup of coffee and a warm blanket.  Steph from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial at the Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store blog, The Creative Spark, showing how you can make a simple flannel … Read More...

Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make this easy shopping tote.  You can embellish it up any way you like, but I’m loving the bunting she design she stitched to the front of hers.  Her … Read More...

Rebecca from Simple As That shows how you can make a Glinda and a Wicked Witch of the West costume, both of them with no sewing required.  The beautiful poofy skirts are simple no-sew tutus made with strips of tulle … Read More...

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make her Speedy Patchwork Tote in 3 sizes. Her patchwork method makes quick work of sewing all those squares together.  And check out the perfectly matched corners!  The small tote measures … Read More...

Have you caught on to the adult coloring page craze yet?  Susan from Crafterhours has a made a coloring page just for us sewists.  It’s a mandala style illustration made up of scissors and thimbles and other sewing related items.  … Read More...