Guess what Lisa from Cucicucicoo used to make these animal hat and scarf sets?  Hooded towels, that’s what!  Genius!!  The hoods already had the animal faces made, and there were also little feet attached to corners of the towel.  Clever … Read More...

Delia from Delia Creates shares a tutorial for kids, showing how they can make a simple hat for their favorite stuffed animals.  They’re made from a scrap of fleece, knit, or sweater fabric – basically any fabric with some stretch … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin has created a brilliant, easy-to-follow tutorial on how to make a stylish faux leather geometric heart t-shirt, and it’s perfect for crafters who want to add a personal touch to their wardrobe! In her video, … Read More...

Tricia at Made By Me & Shared With You shares a free pattern for this baby bandana dribble bib.  They’re made from two layers of fabric.  She suggests a flannel for the top (especially cute when done out of a … Read More...

Laura  Gummerman at A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make this faux leather heart clutch.  She appliqued the letters XOXO across the front.  You could also applique a short word, or leave it plain.  She appliqued the letters XOXO … Read More...

Becky at Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial for making her awesome Foldover Messenger Bag.  She designed it for a mom on-the-go.  The cross body messenger style is easy to carry hands-free, and the foldover top gives easy access to contents.  … Read More...

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Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a free pattern for making a child-sized Balaclava – that’s a fancy word for a ski mask hat.  The fleece hat covers the head and neck and most of the face, … Read More...

Sara from Alice & Lois shows how you can make a knotted top baby hat out of a t-shirt.  They are super fast to make, as you’ll be repurposing the hem of the shirt into the hem of the hat.  … Read More...

Samantha from At Home with Mrs H shares a free pattern for making this slouchy sling bag with a fold over toop.  It has two large darts to shape the bottom.  Inside, it’s lined and has a zippered pocket and … Read More...

Sara from Sew Sweetness, and author of Big City Bags, has a free bag pattern for you.  It’s her Arabesque Bag.  The shape is simple, requiring only 3 hours to sew up.  It still has nice finishes, though, with … Read More...

Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shows how to make a sleeping bag for a child’s doll.  You can make one to fit a 15″ Disney doll (or a 12″ baby doll) out of a fat quarter of a pretty fabric … Read More...

Laura at A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how to make this Drum Floor Pouf.  It functions as a footstool or extra seating, and it also happens to look really cool.  You can make one out of your favorite … Read More...

Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making this sock lion softie.  Lions are supposed to be fierce, but this guy is straight up cute with his wide eyes and fluffy yarn mane. He also has a tuft of yarn … Read More...

Jill from Made with Moxie guest blogs at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make her Twill Tape Tote.  It’s a sturdy bag, made from a home dec weight fabric for the outside and lined with a quilting weight … Read More...

Karen from I Always Pick the Thimble shows how to make a pretty little pincushion out of a fun cotton print and a tea light candle base.   A little embroidery in the center of the fabric makes them even prettier.  … Read More...

Anne from Dodie Gray shows how you can make an oilcloth reusable snack bag.  It’s fast to sew up, with an easy Velcro closure.  They don’t take much fabric to make; 1/2 yard of oilcloth would be enough to make … Read More...

Sibylle from Funkytime shares a tutorial at Handmade Charlotte, showing how you can make a felt iPad sleeve in just 10 minutes.  The cutting and sewing is super simple, and because it’s felt you don’t have to finish the edges.  You’ll need … Read More...