Pack your, or your kid’s lunch in a neat and fun way with this DIY lunch bag. Forget about disposable sandwich bags or bulky tin containers and make yourself a reusable lunch bag instead. It’s more environmentally friendly, easier to … Read More...

Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a free pattern for making a girl’s Monkey Bar Skirt.  It’s a short knit skirt with a pair of shorts sewn in so there’s no worry about panties showing even when turning flips on the monkey … Read More...

This Ruffle Duffel bag by Rach from Family Ever After is both pretty and practical!  She shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make it.  The laminated cotton is sturdy and also wipes clean easily.  You could … Read More...

Kristy from The Diary of Dave’s Wife shares a tutorial at Eighteen 25 for making this tote bag that is Totes Adorbs.  It even says so in oversized letters cut from transfer vinyl.  Made from canvas and fully lined, it’s … Read More...

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial for making this cool fold over messenger bag.  She used different fabrics for the front and the back, so she can change the look just by flipping it around (and flipping the … Read More...

Oh my goodness, is this rainbow of craft storage eye candy or what?  The yummiest eye candy!!  I want a set in my studio, pretty please.  Vera from Negligent Style created clear vinyl bags to organize her buttons and other … Read More...

Chelsea from GYCT Designs created this petal hat for her baby girl to protect her young skin from the harsh summer sun.  She shares a free pattern at Sew McCool for making one.  It’s reversible, each side made from a … Read More...

Justine from Sew Country Chick has rounded up links to 10 stylish ladies swimsuit cover ups you can make.  Justine has a great sense of style, and this round up doesn’t disappoint.  Use any one of these 10 tutorials to … Read More...

Gloria from Little White Whale shows how to make fabric covers for the blue ice packs you stash in a cooler or lunch box.  She created them because the condensation from the ice packs would sometimes make her food soggy.  … Read More...

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor continues her series of free dress patterns inspired by special people in her life, this time with a dress in girls’ sizes. Named the Catalina dress after her niece, it’s a knee-length one shoulder … Read More...

This kids library bag by Amber from Crazy Little Projects makes it easy for kids to tote their books to and from the library.  It’s an easy project and she shares a tutorial showing how you can make one.  You’ll … Read More...

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for Gathered Summer Skirt, a knee-length tiered skirt perfect for summer wear.  The gathering on the tiers creates just the right amount of fullness throughout the skirt. She gives sizing for … Read More...

Terri from Crooked Whimsy shows how you can add a custom message to a plain baby bib.  You’ll start with a purchased bib (or you can make one yourself) and then use fusible webbing to applique a message or design.  … Read More...

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Expanding Nautical Tote Bag.  snaps at the side give it a slimmer profile when you’re not carrying around so much.  Or, when you’ve got more to carry around … Read More...

This owl softie is an easy sewing project.  Janice from Maddie Moes shares a tutorial showing how to make him.  She designed the project for kids learning to sew, and her tutorial is written to help an adult guide a … Read More...

Gracie B from Betwixxt guest blogs at The NY Melrose Family with a tutorial showing how you can make a beach or pool tote out of a towel.  It’s a super fast, super easy project.  It takes only 4 steps … Read More...