Charity from Say Grr Sewing shares a free pattern for this little girls long flutter skirt.  It has a beautiful scalloped hem that’s especially fun to twirl.  It’s reversible, too, so you can let your little girl decide which side … Read More...

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co.  guest blogs at Lolly Jane with a tutorial for making a spring bunny kitchen towel.  The simple bunny applique has a pom pom tail for extra cuteness.  It’s added to a purchased kitchen towel … Read More...

Nhi from Detective Houndstooth shows how you can make this strawberry wrist pincushion.  The little strawberry pincushion is attached to a bracelet so a pin is always within easy reach.  The felt leaves are actually a needle holder.  The band … Read More...

Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern for her Four Step Leather Tote.  You can a make one in just four easy steps.  The upholstery weight leather (or faux leather) has enough body that there’s no need to line.  … Read More...

Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a free pattern for her Chiffon Cardigan.  The sheer fabric makes a pretty layer over a tank or short-sleeved tee.  I’m loving the pom pom trim she used to finish the edges!  She doesn’t state a … Read More...

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making these two-tone knotted pillows. The corners are shaped so you can tie them into knots.  Using a different fabric on the front and the back creates a cool two-tone … Read More...

Sara from Radiant Home Studio shows how you can upgrade a simple canvas bag by giving it wider, sturdier, and prettier straps. She also makes it reversible – BONUS!  The cotton prints on the straps are a pretty contrast with … Read More...

Amy from The Idea Room shares a free pattern at Flamingo Toes for making these sweet felt Easter bunnies.  They’re quick to sew out of felt scraps and would make cute Easter gifties, especially if paired with a sweet treat … Read More...

Leggings are a staple in little girls’ wardrobes.  They layer under skirts and dresses for extra warmth or modesty when playing on the playground.  Or, they can be worn more like pants if they’re paired with a longer shirt or … Read More...

April of Modern Handmade shares a free pattern at Imagine Gnats for making this adorable fox softie with antlers.  You can use any type of fabric, but her choice of a Shetland flannel is particularly nice for this winter woodland … Read More...

Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for this hot pad shaped like a coffee mug.  How cute would it be to gift this with a nice coffee mug?  The recipient could use it for its intended purpose as … Read More...

I don’t use pins in my sewing that often, but when I do they always end up in a little pile in front of my sewing machine.  I take them out of my fabric as it approaches the needle, and … Read More...

Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make this leather strap clutch. Or, if you prefer, it could be a faux leather clutch.  It’s a simple zippered clutch with a wide strap sewn across the bottom.  You can slide your … Read More...

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make this pleated denim pillow cover.  When I first saw this photo, I thought this was going to be a time consuming project because of alllll of that pleating.  … Read More...

Cami from  Tidbits shows how you can make these lovely French inspired hot pads for your kitchen.  She uses neutral colors and with simple stripes or a grain sack pattern.  The neutral colors, stripes, and grain sack motif give the … Read More...

Jennie from Wren Feathers shares a free pattern for a doll’s lumberjack hat.  It’s made from fleece with a fur lining.  The lumberjack hat will fit dolls with 12″ heads, such as American Girl or Maplelea.  She created and shared … Read More...

These slippers are intended for travel (they would pack nicely in a suitcase) but I can see them being nice for just around the house.  You can make them with a free vintage pattern, courtesy of Mary Beth from Retro … Read More...