Catherine from Frisky Scissors has a free vintage project sheet for making a patio skirt at the Pattern Patter blog.  The vintage pattern sheet was originally published by Coats & Clark in the 1970s, though this style of maxi skirt … Read More...

The Laney Reversible Hobo is a free pattern by Alicia from Swoon Patterns.  She shares it over at Pellon Projects.  It’s a smart little bag, with angled seams on the bag body that allow you to color block or … Read More...

Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a free pattern for a Paddington Bear softie, including his signature coat and hat. Paddington is made from a soft minky fur so he’s super sweet and snuggly.  His coat and hat are made from … Read More...

Wesens-Art shares a free pattern to make her Cutie the Bat softie.  I think Cutie is a good name for this little soft bat, don’t you?  She is indeed a cutie!  The bat softie has a round belly, big bat … Read More...

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make the cutest drool bib for a baby boy.  Made from a recycled man’s button-up shirt with bow tie applique, it’s dressy on the front.  But it’s all practicality on … Read More...

Mandi from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make this adorable plush fur lion rug.  It’s made from faux fur with a quilt batting inside, making it a soft play mat for a child.  You could make it in … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin pieced (vegan) leather, linen, and cotton to make this pretty dress for her daughter.  She shares the pattern on her blog.  With gathered sleeves and a full gathered skirt, it’s a classic little girl dress … Read More...

Denise from Whimsy Couture shares a free pattern for these sweet knit pants for baby.  The knit waist band and cuffs are easy to sew and, even better, they’re also soft against baby’s tender skin.  With just a few pattern … Read More...

Do you stitch on the go?  Keep a project at the ready for times you’re stuck in a waiting room or watching soccer practice?  (Or in my case, taking children to the swimming pool in the summer…)  Becky from Patchwork … Read More...

Terrie from Dollar Store Crafts shows how you can make a winter hat for a doll – with no sewing required.  It’s super easy, too.  You’ll need only a sock big enough to fit around your doll’s head, a rubber … Read More...

The second I saw this hippo softie pattern by Verflixt & Zugenäht, all plans to work on responsible projects today went out the window.  Instead, I’m printing the pattern with plans to sew him up today.  He is just so … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin created a set of Frozen-inspired softies for her young daughter.  She shares the pattern and tutorial on her blog.  The one pattern is easily adapted to make four different characters from the movie – Princess … Read More...

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making mesh laundry bags with drawstring closures.  The drawstring is an easy closure to make, and it’s also easy to use.  Just cinch it up and the bag is closed tight.  They’re practical bags, but … Read More...

Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shares a tutorial for making a faux shearling detachable coat collar. It looks fab layered over her leather jacket!  It attaches with clips so you can remove it when warmer weather rolls in. … Read More...

Amy from Friends Stitched Together shares a free pattern at So Sew Easy for making a girls’ faux fur winter stole.  She made this as part of a Narnia costume for her niece, but I think it would be pretty … Read More...

Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a free pattern for making this reversible tote.  The simple pattern can be made in just 1 hour!  You can make it from two coordinating quilting weight cottons.  The handles are made from contrast bias … Read More...