Daniela from On The Cutting Floor has another free dress pattern for us.  This one is The Rebecca Dress, and it has a cowl neck bodice and a circle skirt.  The style is flattering for most body types, and can … Read More...

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making these reversible mesh shorts for boys.  She made the ones you see here for her own boys, and they’ve worn them all summer long.  I’ll take that as their … Read More...

Autie from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making a pair of comfy knit lounge pants.  I live in lounge pants like these!  As soon as I walk in my door, I change out my skirts or jeans (or … Read More...

It’s no big deal to take a swimsuit with you to the pool.  Just tuck it in your pool bag.  But on the way home, that suit will be wet!  Sara from Alice and Lois shows how you can make … Read More...

This ombre dyed cross back tank top is pure summertime! It’s breezy layered over a sports bra, or wear it as a swimsuit coverup. Meghan from Generation T shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can … Read More...

Jenn from Sweet T Makes Three shows how you can make this pretty monogrammed tote bag.  It’s a sturdy bag (made from two layers of duck fabric, plus interfacing), and roomy, too.  Based on her cutting dimensions, this should make … Read More...

Someday, a very smart sewing machine engineer will design a bobbin that doesn’t start unwinding the second it’s removed from the machine. Wouldn’t that be nice? Until then, very smart sewists have come up with ways to store their bobbins … Read More...

Ama from Ohoh Blog shares a tutorial at DIY Ready showing how to make these folded fabric globes.  They’re made from scraps of fabric and inexpensive styrofoam balls.  Use the colors and patterns on your scraps to make neat designs.  … Read More...

We make good use of our public library during the summer.  Becky from Patchwork Posse guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make this sling library book bag that will make carrying your books … Read More...

Preethi from WIDI shares a free pattern for the beautiful tiered sundress she made her daughter.  It has an empire waist bodice, with three gathered tiers for a skirt.  In the back, elastic at the top of the bodice and … Read More...

The Modern Curves Tote Bag is a free pattern from Remona from The Stitching Scientist.  The front of the bag is pieced in a curved design, and has a zippered pocket off to one side.  The top is left open, … Read More...

Erin from Sewbon shares a tutorial at Elna how to make her Strappy Fitness Mat Carrier.  She uses it to carry her mat to and from class.  It’s made from strong cotton webbing and decorative ribbon.  Small straps keep the  … Read More...

Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how she made this kicky summer mini dress, refashioned from a thrifted and less-than-flattering denim dress.  The original dress was long and shapeless.  She took it in at the bodice and shortened … Read More...

Nikki from Nature’s Heirloom shares a free pattern for making these curved burped cloths.  The curved shape fits nicely across your shoulders.  They’re made from a layer of quilting cotton, with a flannel backing for absorbancy.  For extra cute, you … Read More...

Beaded accents are a lovely – and sparkly – finish for your handmade garments.  They’re also a beautiful detail to add to home dec projects like throw pillows, or even the outside of a handmade purse.  Tova from Professor Pincushion … Read More...

Bari J. from Bari J. Designs shares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Anna Cross Body Bag. It’s a good sized 12″ h x 11″ wide rectangular purse, with a beautifully shaped flap covering the top.  … Read More...

I bet you can figure out why Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns calls this her Carry It All Tote.  She made it to carry to SNAP conference earlier this year, but not that summer’s here she’s figured … Read More...

Meghan from The Sewing Geek shares a free pattern for making a Moo Skirt to fit an 18″ doll.  It’s a simple gathered skirt with an optional contrast band at the hem.  It’s just like the girl-sized Moo Skirt that … Read More...