A big bag will carry lots of stuff.  But a big bag full of lots of stuff can also be uncomfortable with straps that dig into your shoulder.  Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a tutorial on her blog showing how … Read More...

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Wear Everywhere Skirt.  The Wear Everywhere Skirt is a straight skirt with a single inverted center pleat.  It’s a versatile skirt, one you can get much mileage from. With … Read More...

Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can create an awesome pom pom hat out of an old sweater.  Well, an old sweater and some yarn for the pom pom.  They’re quick to make because the hem of the … Read More...

The beautiful falling leaves on this felt pillow have me embracing the cooler weather that has rolled in.  Sachiko from Tea Rose Home created it for the Gift Items challenge at Crazy Little Projects, and she shares a tutorial on … Read More...

I apologize for the delay in posting the winner of our Playful Hoodies giveaway!  (Read my review of this book here.)  My computer has been out of commission for the past week and it’s made blogging… well, difficult.  I’ve just … Read More...

These chalkboard cloth pumpkin shirts by Jane from Buzzmillsallow your child to draw jack ‘o lantern faces on their shirts.  And because it’s chalk, they can wipe clean and draw a new one any  time they like.  She shares … Read More...

Joy from XOXO Grandma shows how you can make a Tickle Monster costume for a small child.  The Tickle Monster is a character in a child’s book.  She brings it to life in this adorable Halloween costume.  She adapted a … Read More...

Deanna from Sew McCool made this Dorito chip bag costume for her daughter, who had her heart set on dressing up like a chip bag for Halloween.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  She used vinyl for … Read More...

Becky from U Create shows how to make a Halloween I SPY bag game.  It’s a bean bag with a clear window on the front and filled with plastic pellets and a handful of Halloween miniatures.  The goal is to … Read More...

Like many sports organizations, the NFL has rules about the kinds of bags you can bring into their games.  The NFL guidelines include that the bag must be clear and must be no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″.  … Read More...

Lara from Wiebke & Lara shows how you can make a tiny little pincushion  you can wear as a ring.  It’s just big enough to hold a small selection of pins and hand sewing needles.  The next time you’ve got … Read More...

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make a candy corn color blocked pillowcase.  Cute!! They’re made from flannel brights so they’ll be soft and snuggly against your child’s face.

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Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a free pattern for this Day of  the Dead felt doll.  You can let your creativity run wild with the embellishments on this project.  She uses felt flowers and other shapes, but you could also … Read More...

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for her Brooklyn Empire Dress for little girls.  It’s a pretty fall dress, with an empire waist bodice that buttons down the front.  The 3/4 sleeves are perfect for fall, when … Read More...

Heidi & Finn shares a free pattern for making this slouchy beanie hat in little kid sizes.  They’re so cute all slouchy on the back of a head!  They’re quick to sew up from stretch knit fabric.  You could use … Read More...

Is this a pincushion?  A sachet? A bean bag? A paperweight?  Turns out this stuffed felt and fabric square can be all of that and more.  That’s why Amy of Badskirt says it’s the one gift you can make for … Read More...

Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how you can make a FrankenZombie trick or treat bag.  I’m loving his crooked teeth and crazy zombie eyes!!  The outside of the bag with the creepy FrankenZombie face is made from felt, and … Read More...

LiZ and Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. show how versatile a simple gathered collar can be when making a costume.  This one simple accessory can be adapted to make 3 different costumes.  They show it as a clown collar, … Read More...

Eskimimi Makes shares a free pattern for making the cutest fox Kindle or iPad sleeve.  It’s made from two layers of fleece.  The soft fleece will help keep your device’s screen from getting scratched, and the thickness of it will … Read More...