Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making the sweetest sock sheep!  The pattern comes in two versions – an upright sheep and one that lies down. A chenille sock will give you a furry fleece body, with … Read More...

You might think masking tape should be stored in your garage or utility room, but after reading this post by Portia from Makery you might start keeping a roll (or two, or three) stored in your sewing space.  She gives … Read More...

Denise from DIY Crush shares a tutorial (and pattern) for making a heart shaped pillow.  It’s super soft made out of a Minky fabric.  Her free pattern makes a pillow that is approximately 18″ tall, but you can make them … Read More...

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this canvas bucket bag.  It cinches in around the top with a drawstring threading through metal grommets.  It has a nice, long strap so you can carry it cross body.  Optional metal feet on … Read More...

These conversation heart leggings are sooo cute for Valentine’s Day!  Kelly from Studio DIY shares a tutorial showing how you can make them.  There’s no sewing required. You can use printable fabric and fusible webbing to add the conversation hearts … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making this simple t-shirt dress for a little girl.  It’s a cute look for a little girl, and it also happens to be a quick sew. She was able to … Read More...

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern for this dump truck applique.  She shows it on a boys Valentine’s shirt with hearts inside the back of the truck, and also on an art tote with a crayon novelty print … Read More...

Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making this neck support pillow.  It’s a quick, simple project.  They say it can be done in just 30 minutes!  The pillow is shaped to cradle your head and support your neck.  Handles on … Read More...

TJ from Studio Mailbox guest blogs at The Sewing Loft  showing how you can use fabric paint and free motion stitching to make pretty Valentines.  The process of painting and then free motion stitching will give each one its own … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making these leather (or faux leather) and fur baby booties.  There are just three pattern pieces (a sole, a heel, and a toe) that fit together to make a pair … Read More...

Mary Beth from The Vintage Pattern Collective shares a free vintage pattern at the Pattern Patter blog for making a pair of gloves.  I think this would be a fun project to tackle.  I’ve always wanted to see if I … Read More...

What looks a simple patchwork design on the outside of this bag is actually made from woven strips of fabric.  Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make it.  Even with the … Read More...

Refashioning or upcycling clothes can be an inexpensive (or free) source of fabric for your sewing projects.  Not to mention the potential to save yourself some time by repurposing details.  Lisa from Mabey She Made It created this tunic and … Read More...

Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for making her Kiss bags.  How cute are these lip-shaped bags!!  And perfect for Valentine’s Day.  It’s actually a remix of one of the very first tutorials she ever published, though updated … Read More...

Kristina J. shows how you can make this cube doorstop pouf.  You can place the weighted cube in front of a door to keep it from closing.  You can make it from any heavy weight fabric, but her combination of … Read More...

Ren from The Inspired Wren shares a free printable for her I Heart [Sewing For] You sign. She shares the printable in two sizes – one that’s large enough to frame as wall art, and a smaller one you can … Read More...