Dana from MADE shares an updated version of her Perfect Diaper + Nappy Cover free pattern. She published the original Perfect Diaper pattern waaaay back in 2008, which in blogging years was, like, forever ago.  Her updated version has more … Read More...

Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for her Everyday Boho Dress for girls.  This is the perfect play dress for spring and summer! It’s a tunic dress gathered on to a straight toke, with cut on short sleeves. … Read More...

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for their Retro Diner Bucket Bag.  It’s a sleek structured tote with a cool chevron accent. They used sparkle vinyl just like you’d find covering the seat cushions of a retro diner.  On the inside it’s … Read More...

Patty Young from Modkid shares a free pattern for making her Picnic Time Casserole Carrier.  It’s fully insulated to keep your dish warm (or chilled) until time to be served.  It has padded and reinforced handles for easy carrying, and … Read More...

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for her Dolman Dress, a loose fit knit dress perfect for spring and summer.  It can go as dressy or as casual as you like depending on how you accessorize.  It’s … Read More...

I’m always on the lookout for easy scrap fabric projects.  These are the kinds of projects I like to make with my daughter and, when I’m feeling brave, her tween friends. Havalah from Sisters, What shows how you can make … Read More...

You can make a mod shift swim cover up out of two towels.  Catherine from Frisky Scissors shares a vintage project sheet from Martex towels telling how to do it. They’re made like a pillowcase dress, but out of absorbent … Read More...

Ronja from Nur Noch shows how a rag rug can become a cool new bag.  The woven rug creates a colorful and textured outside for the bag without you having to do any actual weaving.  The tassels on the ends … Read More...

Irene from Serger Pepper shares a free pattern at So Sew Easy for making a travel sewing caddy. This clever sewing kit carries like a small purse, but it opens flat to give you easy access to all the contents. … Read More...

Ines from La Folie shares a free pattern at The Sewing Rabbit for a little girls purse.  The body of the purse is gathered, which is a nice detail on the small scale bag.  It’s lined so the inside is … Read More...

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a pair of mens shorts with pockets.  You’ll need a basic shorts pattern. If you don’t have one already, she links to a tutorial showing how to … Read More...

Summer time is Summer Reading Club time at most public libraries.  It’s a free activity that will keep the kids reading when they’re out of school, and encourage them to check out books to read at home.  Becky from Patchwork … Read More...

A big bag might be practical for your everyday errand running.  But when you’re out on a date, it’s nice to pack light.  Melissa from A Happy Stitch shares a free pattern at Andrea’s Notebook for her Date Night Clutch.  … Read More...

Laura from Sew Different shares a free pattern for a simple batwing top. It’s quick to sew up.  Make it from any lightweight fabric, woven or knit.  It’s nice out of a sheer, and it fits loose enough that you … Read More...

Donna from Purl3agony shows how you can make an embellished cupcake pincushion.  The .cupcake shaped pincushion is easy to make, with a felt base and a stuffed fabric topper.  You can embellish it up as much or as little as … Read More...

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Flouncy Bouncy Skirt.  It’s a great everyday skirt – a knee-length circle skirt with a drop waist and made from a knit fabric.  The drop waist fits close … Read More...