Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making this contrast bib dress for girls.  This is such a pretty summer dress!! The bib is made from a quilting weight woven cotton, and the rest of the dress from … Read More...

If you see me out and about in the summertime, chances are I’m wearing a dress similar to this one by Emily from Nap-Time Creations.  It’s kind of my summertime uniform because it’s comfortable but still looks pulled together.  She … Read More...

Summer is all about sleepovers and weekend trips.  This quilted overnight bag by Rebecca from Our Busy Little Bunch is just what you need to tote your necessities for a short trip. She shares a tutorial at Inspired by Fabric … Read More...

Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a free pattern for her Simple Summer Sundress.  It has a slightly rounded neck, with shoulder ties and an elastic back.  Her free pattern comes in little girls sizes 2-6.  She’s sharing the pattern … Read More...

Dress your dog up right with a special bandana made just for him or her.  Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a free PDF pattern at the Janome website showing how you can make one.  This could be a great service … Read More...

Shawna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making this Elsa-inspired dance outfit for a little girl.  It has a long sleeved leotard made from blue & white knit and a sparkly tulle skirt to wear over it.  … Read More...

This framed sewing quote is more than just pretty art for your sewing space. It’s also a pincushion!  Becky from U Create shares a tutorial – and a free printable – so you can make one. There’s actually no sewing … Read More...

Fanny packs are back again, y’all.  But now they’re called belt bags, which does sound quite a bit nicer.  Even nicer than that is a belt bag made from your favorite fabrics, and Spoonflower has a tutorial showing how you … Read More...

Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make this lattice back tee, with no sewing required.  She starts with a plain t-shirt, and then cuts and knots it to make lattice back detail.  Wear it with one of those bras … Read More...

Rachel from Imagine Gnats shares a free pattern for her Katydid Dress.  It’s a simple summer sundress, perfect for everyday.  The racerback dress has an elastic waist and a hem with a subtle hi-lo shape. Her free pattern comes in … Read More...

Denise from DIY Crush shows two ways you can hem swimsuit fabric.  Even if you’re not brave enough to tackle making an actual swimsuit, you could make a simple swim skirt or rash guard (swim top) out of swimsuit material.  … Read More...

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings   shares a free pattern for making her Ultimate Pool Bag.  It’s kind of like the Swiss army knife of pool bags, really.  It has a detachable clear vinyl wet bag to hold wet suits or … Read More...

Oh, I am so in love with this skirt!  I couldn’t wait to share it with you….

Jess at Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a free pattern for making a rainbow skirt that little girls will love to twirl.  She … Read More...

Maria from Deshilachado created this adorable little sewing machine softie. The knobs are made from buttons, and there’s even a little piece of fabric being sewn.  But my favorite part is the way she used a straight pin to make … Read More...

Trina from Will Cook for Shoes guest blogs at Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio with a tutorial showing how you can make the cutest bandana baby bibs. Baby Bibdanas.  They’re super easy to make, with simple straight seams and … Read More...

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for her Trapeze Tank Dress.  I think I could wear this every single day in the summer!  Made from a lightweight knit, it has a loose swing shape perfect for … Read More...

This Crazy Daisy Pin Cushion is a pretty little place to park your pins.  There’s a tutorial for making it over at Hope & Gloria Sewing Blog. It’s made from small bits of felt and colorful ribbons, great for those … Read More...

This past Saturday (June 13) was World Doll Day.  To celebrate, Lindsey from PA Country Crafts shares a free pattern for making a peasant dress for a doll.  It’s a cute style of dress, and easy to make.  She gives … Read More...

Laura from Sew Different shares a free pattern for this color block denim shift dress.  Use different denims for all the pieces to show off the cool lines of this dress. The angled piece is actually a large pocket, which … Read More...