I’ve been on a recycled denim kick lately.  I want to make alllll the things out of old jeans!  KC from The Real Thing with the Coake  Family shows a fun project to use up your smallest denim scraps.  She … Read More...

These origami fabric butterflies are absolutely stealing my heart this morning – they’re just so pretty! If you’re a fan of both origami and fabric crafts, this is the perfect combination of the two. What I love most about these … Read More...

Kim from Bugaboo City shares a free pattern for a baby bib that perfect for mealtime.  It’s waterproof and wipes clean easily, and a pocket at the bottom will help keep crumbs from falling into baby’s lap.  The fabric is … Read More...

A kimono cardigan adds a punch of color and pattern to a simple t-shirt and jeans outfit.  Elizabeth and LiZ from  Simple Simon & Co. share a tutorial at Lolly Jane showing how you can make one.  They’re super simple … Read More...

Do you avoid sewing patterns with set-in sleeves?  Easing in a sleeve cap is no fun, and even when you’re being super duper careful, there’s the chance a tuck or two will sneak in. Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a tutorial … Read More...

This beach coverup has me dreaming of a last hurrah summer trip down to the beach.  Kimberly from Straight Stitch Designs shares the pattern in a guest post at Make It and Love It.  It has a wide neck that … Read More...

How many of us are guilty of spending more time clicking aimlessly on the computer than we spend actually creating?  I’m raising my hand because I’m guilty of that. Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a free printable to encourage you … Read More...

Summer may be coming to an end, but there’s still time to whip up a new bathing suit.  You can get a few wears out of it this year, and then skip the bathing suit shopping next spring.  Jess from … Read More...

Jenni from I Spy DIY shows how you can do a little stencil action to create a floral print on denim.  It’s beautiful in a blue paint for a tone-on-tone look!  Use this technique to freshen up an old pair … Read More...

Baby bibs are quick to make and fun to personalize for baby gifts.  Cat from Mary Martha Mama shares a free pattern for making a baby bib.  Use a fun print for the front, and some terry cloth for the … Read More...

Deby from So Sew Easy is offering a sew-along for her Conference Tote Bag.  She designed the bag to take along to a sewing retreat, so she could carry her notebook – and other conference essentials – with her.  It … Read More...

Professor Pincushion shows how you can make a custom dog collar.  They’re actually easy to make and you can get everything you need at the fabric store.  So choose a pretty ribbon (or strip of fabric with the edges ironed … Read More...

Keeley from Hope & Gloria shows how you can make a sweet strawberry pincushion.  The small pincushion is such a pretty place to park your pins and needles when you’re doing handwork.  I’m loving the little seed stitches and the … Read More...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This pattern is no longer offered for free.  Though it was free when I originally published this post, the pattern now requires a monthly membership to download.

How about an indoor campout to while away the dog days … Read More...

I have several plastic tackle boxes I use to organize my sewing and craft supplies.  But Becky from Patchwork Posse takes the hardware-storage-as-craft-storage to the next level, using a hardware tool tote as a travel sewing kit.  The tool tote … Read More...

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making beginner friendly back-to-school tote, with 2 strap variations.  One has short handles to carry in the hand.  The other has a longer, adjustable straps.  The construction is simple, but they keep details like boxed … Read More...