Laura from Sew Different shares a free pattern for making a chevron maxi skirt.  It flares out into a long A-line, with slits at the sides.  The sewing is actually fairly simple, but you’ll need to take care when cutting … Read More...

Don’t get dehydrated in the summer heat!  Melanie from Artzy Creations shares a free pattern for making a water bottle carrier so you can bring your H20 with you.  It has a long strap so you can carry it cross body, and … Read More...

Ari from Max California made this fabulous little dress for her daughter, and she shares a pattern and tutorial as part of the 30 Days of Sundresses series (hosted by Melly Sews).  The front has a simple bodice with triangle … Read More...

Plastic grocery sacks multiply like rabbits!  At least around my house they do.  Rather than  just sending them to the landfill, I hold on to them to get at least one more use out of them before they’re trash.  Grocery … Read More...

A pillowcase makes a great first sewing project, and Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can do it.  The pillowcase has a contrast band at the opening, so pick two coordinating fabrics and sew them up into … Read More...

A pillowcase makes a great first sewing project, and Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can do it.  The pillowcase has a contrast band at the opening, so pick two coordinating fabrics and sew them up into … Read More...

Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a free pattern at Birch Fabrics blog for these kids knit shorts.  They’re longer shorts, coming nearly to the knee, with a faux fly and an elastic waist.  They’re quick to sew up.  Make … Read More...

The Mori Girl Sundress by Kataryna from Sew Chibi is a fun take on a simple peasant style dress.  She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making them on her blog.  She color blocks them from gingham and brightly … Read More...

Somewhere in the depths of my sewing studio,  I have a small collection of button up shirt collars and cuffs.  They’re left over from earlier shirt refashion projects.  I didn’t have the heart to throw them away, so I held … Read More...

This criss cross summer dress is a new free pattern from Deby from So Sew Easy.  She calls it the Empire of the Sun dress.  Interesting to note is that the front and the back are exactly the same.  And … Read More...

This burlap coffee bag ottoman by Ananda from A Piece of Rainbow does double duty.  It’s a piece of home decor and a place to prop  your feet.  I’m loving the combination of the printed burlap and the bright tassels!  … Read More...

This flag back tank would be so cute to wear to a 4th of July picnic or concert. Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can make one, with no sewing required.  She … Read More...

I know this is the sewing section, but I’ve got a crochet pattern I just have to share with you! That’s because it’s a crocheted cupcake sewing kit.  ChiWei from 1 Dog Woof shares a free pattern.  The cupcake topper … Read More...

Sew4Home shows how you can make these vintage-inspired hair wraps.  Just tie them to fit and you’ve got a cute way to pull your hair back.  They’re super easy to make and use just two long strips of fabric.  If … Read More...

This linen maxi dress is made for summer!  It’s an easy to wear one piece outfit.  All you need to look pulled together is a pair of cute sandals and an eyecatching necklace.  Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how you can make one. … Read More...

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has updated her Knot Tote pattern and has the new version up for download.  She shared the original pattern 4 years ago, and it continues to be a favorite.  The hobo style bag has has … Read More...

The 4th of July is a little over a week away, but there’s still time to whip up some cute patriotic t-shirts to wear.  Melissa from Polkadot Chair shows how you can make these flag pocket tees and also a … Read More...

Oh, this felt koala softie is giving me the signs.  He is the cutest little softie!! Lia Griffith has a free pattern for making him.  It’s all hand sewing (and a bit of glue).  Blanket stitch to be exact.  If … Read More...