As the weather turns cooler, I’m replacing my iced lattes with actual warm coffees.  Sadie Seasongoods shares a tutorial showing how you can make a coffee cozy out of an old neck tie.  It wraps around a take-out coffee to … Read More...

Rachel from Adventures in Making shares a free pattern for making these adorable owl softies.  They’re small softies – about the size of your hand – with big sweet eyes.  They’re stuffed with polyfil and rice for weighting so they … Read More...

This vintage 1960s pamphlet from Coats and Clark shows how you can make a shift dress.  It’s made like a pillowcase dress, but in adult sizes and with a narrower fit than a typical child’s pillowcase dress.  The Pattern Patter … Read More...

Geta from Geta’s Quilting Studio says, “Unless it is just a grocery bag, every bag deserves at least one pocket.”  I couldn’t agree more!  There are many different ways to add pockets to the inside of a bag, but the … Read More...

Your child’s drawings are a window into his or her mind and imagination.  What if you could make an actual softie out of one of their drawings?  Aunt Peaches shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you … Read More...

Prudent Baby shows how you can make this sparkle confetti tutu.  A poofy tulle tutu is fun enough on its own, but add sparkle confetti at the hem and it’s a party.  It’s fun for dress-up, or it could also … Read More...

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making shorties (legging shorts) for little girls.  They’re just what you need to layer under a skirt or dress so your little girl can play freely on … Read More...

Is it a foot rest?  A bean bag?  A bean bag pouf cushion like this one can be either, and Anu from Nalle’s House shows how you can make one for your home.  She used a PVC-coated fabric for extra … Read More...

This necktie top is inspired by 1940s fashion, though it’s updated for the modern wardrobe and easier construction.  Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making it.  It’s casual enough for everyday wear, but put it … Read More...

With a free pattern for making a simple fabric crown and a roundup of princess dress tutorials, Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings  has all the inspiration you need to make a fabulous child’s princess Halloween costume.  The crown doesn’t have … Read More...

If you’ve got a little girl planning on dressing up as a princess for Halloween, I bet she’d love to have a cape for her favorite doll to wear, too.  Arts and Crafts for your American Girl Doll shares a … Read More...

Cherie from You & Mie shares a free pattern for making this cute watermelon wristlet clutch.  It’s quick to sew up.  She made up a stack of them to give as favors at her daughter’s birthday party.  She makes it from felt, … Read More...

Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free pattern for making this little girls fur vest.  It’s the perfect extra layer for fall weather.  For casual days, layer it over a t-shirt.  It can also go dressy if you layer it … Read More...

Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern for making this baby bib with a pass-through knot closure.  They look like the ends are tied together in a knot, but actually just one of the ends is tied in a … Read More...

Charming Doodle shares a free pattern for making an owl hand puppet.  They’re super easy to make, and so much fun for kids to play with!  Vary the fabrics and colors to give each his own personality.  Once you master … Read More...

Georgia at More Like Home shares a tutorial for making a stroller-friendly diaper bag.  This bag is amazing, y’all!  It’s a roomy messenger style bag that can carry all your baby essentials.  It’s packed with pockets to keep things organized, … Read More...

Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can make this boxy cosmetic bag.  Fusible webbing between the outer layer and the lining gives the bag body so it holds its boxy shape.  Pull tabs at either end make it easy … Read More...