Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for her Roller Skate Skirt in girls sizes.  It has a foldover waistband that is both comfy to wear and easy to sew.  The circle skirt is divided … Read More...

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a free pattern for her Angel Sleeve Dress for dolls. Ir’s a short sleeve peasant style dress.  You can make it from a bright cotton print and finish the sleeves and bottom hem with a … Read More...

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for a baby bib made for mealtime.  It’s a longer bib than most, to give extra coverage for drips and spills.   The front and back are both made … Read More...

Mark Montano shows how you can make a kimono like this one from a couple of pashmina scarves.  It’s a lovely lightweight layer for spring and summer.  It’s an easy project to make.  You can do it in just three … Read More...

Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making this starfish pillow. They made theirs from a fabric with a coral print, in keeping with the nautical theme.  Buttons accent each arm.  There are a lot of curves on this pillow, but … Read More...

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for a baby boy romper, also called Jon Jons or John Johns.  The romper is an easy-to-wear one-piece outfit for baby, with buttons at the shoulders and snaps… Read More...

When you’re a kid, all it takes is a little bit of imagination to become a superhero.  But being a superhero is even more awesome when you’ve got the right accessories.  Rebecca from Hugs Are Fun! shares a template you … Read More...

Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a free pattern for making this divided tote.  It’s so pretty sewn in happy spring florals!  Though I can also see it being quite sharp out of solids.  The curved top is a nice … Read More...

After nearly 15 years of sewing, setting snaps still makes me nervous. I get confused about which pieces go where, and I have yet to master squeezing the pliers to get uniform pressure. I make my husband do it for … Read More...

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern at eHow for making this scalloped bucket hat.  It’s perfect to wear with a spring dress, or to the pool or the beach to keep the sun off her face. Her … Read More...

Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a free pattern for making an easy sundress for an American Girl or other 18″ doll.  It has an elastic casing top and shoulder straps, and uses only simple straight seams.  You can cut the … Read More...

Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shares a tutorial for making a pleated midi skirt.  I think it looks quite smart and chic.  Use a fabric with more body to create more dramatic pleats, or a drapier fabric for … Read More...

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings   shows how you can whip up a little drawstring snack bag in just 20 minutes.  You can use the little pouch to carry a snack .  Or, use the bag for non-snacky purposes, like to … Read More...

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern to make a drool bib for baby.  It’s layered up to make it absorbent and waterproof and also quite pretty.  The top layer is a quilting cotton. Choose … Read More...

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Nap In A Bag.  Its a large drawstring bag that holds a blanket and a small pillow.  The blanket is made of a soft fleece, bound at the edges with a cotton print.  … Read More...

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make a terry cloth towel wrap.  It would make a great swimsuit cover-up to wear to the beach or pool this summer!

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Virginia from Fynes Designs shares a free pattern for this pretty little girl’s purse.  It has the shape and details of a grown-up shoulder bag, but this one is sized small just for little girls.  It has a curved top … Read More...