Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for a flat front gathered skirt.  The front of the waistband is a flat band of fabric, but the back is elastic so it’s easy to put on … Read More...

Shannon from Little Kids Grow has tried out many a fabric for drool bibs for her babies.  It turns out her favorite fabric is actually a repurposed flannel baby blanket.  The small blankets don’t get much use after baby … Read More...

Cloaks and capes add mystery and drama to Halloween costumes, not to mention an extra layer of warmth in case it turns cold.  Angel from Fleece Fun shows how you can make a long hooded cloak.  It’ll work for a … Read More...

The weight of a bean bag makes it perfect for kids’ toss and tag games.  Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co.o. shows how you can make your own bean bags.  It’s a project the whole family can help create, … Read More...

Stephanie from Swoodson Says added pumpkin knee patches to her son’s pants to turn them into cute Halloween wear.  It’s a simple addition that creates fun Halloween themed gear.  She shares a free template for the pumpkin applique and a … Read More...

Stitch Craft Create has a free pattern for making a set of fabric juggling balls.  They’re quick to sew up and can provide hours of fun as a juggling set or as bean bags.  These would make a great gift … Read More...

Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making a masquerade mask.  The construction is super simple, with edges left raw, so you can spend your creative energy embellishing it up to fabulousness.  Add sparkles, lace, feathers, whatever strikes your fancy.  There’s … Read More...

Jennifer from Ellison Lane shares a free pattern for making her 123 Basket.  It’s a largish fabric basket, measuring 8″ wide x 6″ tall x 5″ deep for  organizing larger items.  Handles on the side make it easy to pick … Read More...

Pardon me, but your zipper is showing…  Zippers used to be kept hidden, tucked behind seam allowance or inserted as invisible zippers.  But exposed zippers are all the rage now, with the zippers left exposed where they become interesting design … Read More...

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for a boys long-sleeved t-shirt with two sleeve options – regular and layered.  You can make them for every day wear, or as pajama tops.  (She gives a link to a … Read More...

Kim at Bugaboo City shares a free pattern for making an apple pincushion.  It’s quick to sew up out of felt and makes a pretty place to store your pins.  Or, leave the pins out and use it as play … Read More...

Elizabeth and LiZ from Simple Simon & Co. share a free PDF version of their knit maxi skirt pattern, plus a video at Missouri Star Quilt Co. showing how to sew it up.  The shape is simple but striking, with … Read More...

Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a free pattern at Birch Fabrics for making this retro apron.  It has a sweetheart neckline and a kicky half circle skirt.  Contrast bias binding shows off the the pretty lines of this … Read More...

Amy from Positively Spendid shows how you can whip up these adorable googly eyed felt treat bags for Halloween.  A ribbon threaded through the top makes a cute drawstring.  Because the felt won’t fray, each bag can be made with … Read More...

The simple lines of this girl’s A-line pullover dress make it easy to sew, and easy to wear.  It can be worn alone as a short-sleeved dress, or layered over long sleeves and leggings when the weather gets cold.  The … Read More...

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can use your fabric scraps to make a plastic bag holder.  The fabric sleeve holds those plastic grocery and shopping bags so you can use them again rather than sending them straight to … Read More...

Tiffany from Making the World Cuter guest blogs at Make It and Love It with a tutorial showing how to make a spider costume for Halloween.  She made it for her tween daughter, who wanted a costume that was simultaneously … Read More...

The Country Farm Home shows how you can make this beautiful shabby chic apron out of an old pair of jeans and bits of vintage lace.  You won’t need much of any one length of trim, so this is a … Read More...

Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how you can make a pair of wide leg trousers.  They’re easy to make, with a simple elastic casing waist and just a handful of seams.  You can make your own pattern … Read More...

Mollie from Wild Olive shows how you can make this scrap happy fall leaf pincushion.  The pin cushion itself is just a simple stuffed square.  Each of the small leaf appliques is a different scrap.  You could also make this … Read More...