Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free pattern at Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making her Sunshine Softie.  Sewn from fleece, it’s soft for babies and toddlers to snuggle.  The triangle rays around the edge are easy for … Read More...

I may have several purses in my closet, but really I’m a one bag girl.  I’m never actually going to take the time to switch all my stuff from one purse to another, just because the new bag will match … Read More...

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making this bias trimmed tank top.  If it looks familiar to you, you might be remembering it from a post of hers last week with a pattern … Read More...

Susan from Sugar Beans used vintage fabrics to take some wooden clothes hangers from purely functional to absolutely adorable.  There’s no sewing required.  The ones she made are for her daughter who is starting college this fall.  They’re so pretty … Read More...

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for this happy sunshine baby toy.  The plush sunshine has a happy appliqued face and rays of ribbon tags that will keep little hands occupied.  Use different colors and textures of … Read More...

If you’re looking for a special gift for a child, you can’t go wrong with a book and a handmade softie that looks like one of the characters in the book.  Stephanie from Swoodson Says has rounded up 10 of … Read More...

Angel from Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for her Blogger Bag.  It’s a large tote designed especially for bloggers going to a meet-up or conference.  The large tote has plenty of room to carry your conference swag.  A panel … Read More...

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how she made this fabulous yellow and striped leather bag.  The bag design itself is quite simple, and easy to make – a rectangular leather purse with wooden handles.  What makes … Read More...

Go old school with your trick or treat bag this year and use a pillowcase to collect candy.  But don’t leave it plain.  You can make it festive for Halloween by dying it to look like candy corn. Angela Daniels … Read More...

With summer’s end, many of us are donating our daughters’ swimsuits to charity.  After all, they’ve seen a full summer of use and by next summer they’ll be outgrown.  ??? from XOXO Grandma has a brilliant idea for putting that … Read More...

The Irene Dress pattern by Daniela from On The Cutting Floor has cut-on sleeves, a waist band with bow, and a flattering circle skirt.  You could wear it to the office, for errand running, or a nice dinner out.  She … Read More...

This Dead Roses Witch Hat by Sew4Home may be the most perfect Halloween witch hat.  Dark and mysterious, but also feminine.  And with interfacing between two layers of fabric, and floral wire around the brim, you can crunch it and … Read More...

Handmade shoes are one of my favorite gifts to give a new parent, I think because of my weakness for baby shoes.  They’re just so… tiny.  And so cute!  Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for her … Read More...

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making this lovely suede clutch, embellished with a strip of lace or ribbon.  A couple of loops sewn on to the back allow you to attach a … Read More...

RaeAnna from Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a free pattern at The Sewing Rabbit for making this super cute rabbit hand puppet.  Minky fur makes an especially soft and cuddly rabbit body, but you could also use fleece or felt.  Your … Read More...

Indulge your dark side with this doily skull throw pillow.  Becs from Born Again Creations shares a tutorial showing how to make it.  The pillow base is made from a black velvet, and the skull applique from an old doily.  … Read More...