A sweet  juicy watermelon is one of my most favorite summertime treats!  This fabric banner is a cute way to celebrate summer!  Amy from Ameroonie Designs has a free pattern at Therm O Web blog.  Go there to see how … Read More...

Drawstring bags are easy to sew, and always useful!  So if you’re looking for a quick little project, you can’t go wrong with a drawstring bag.  You can make them in any size and use them to organize items in … Read More...

These felt dinosaur puzzles make a great quiet time toy for young kids!  Each puzzle makes a 3-d dinsoaur.  The pieces are all sewn from felt and can be mixed and matched to create new dinsoaur designs.  If you make … Read More...

Make a kid-sized apron to keep their clothes clean while they help out in the kitchen!  It’s super easy to make from a dish towel and some ribbon.  There’s a tutorial at Beginner Sewing Projects showing how. Even if you’re … Read More...

Whether you’re headed to the beach or to your neighborhood pool, the Perfect Beach Dress is the perfect dress to wear.  It’s a loose fit A-line dress that you can layer over a swimsuit.  There’s a free sewing patter for … Read More...

Upcycle the leg from a pair of pants into a DIY bicycle handlebar bag!  Heather from Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how.  The little bag hanging from the handlebars of your bike is a handy spot to carry a … Read More...

This toddler to teens romper is adorable and you only have to read the readers reviews to see how popular this pattern is. I love looking the all the different fabric designs people have shared, so much variation for a … Read More...

This little felt panda makes a great hand sewing project for kids to make!  Trixi at Coloured Buttons designed the pattern to make it easy for kids to sew, with just a few pieces and easy seams.  It’s a free … Read More...

Forget about uncomfortable travels and change them into a thing of the past with a DIY travel pillow. This neck pillow is soo easy to make and it’s beginner-friendly, which makes it a great project for both inexperienced sewing enthusiasts … Read More...

This sewing pattern is for a drawstring play mat, it allows you to pull the cord and draw up the contents in one swoop. Making cleanup time a breeze. Perfect as a Lego or block playmat, Just push all the … Read More...

Make a summer bag with a trendy Boho style from a couple of tea towels!  You can find inexpensive tea towels at discount stores in a wide variety of colors and patterns.  The sewing pattern is just one piece and … Read More...

Discover the remarkable simplicity of incorporating KAM snaps into your sewing endeavors! With the hassle-free process of installing KAM snaps, you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with sewing buttons.

DIY sewing tutorial: Installing snaps on baby clothesBid adieu to … Read More...

This girls’ t-shirt dress is a cute and comfortable dress to sew and wear! Emily at Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern you can download to make one.  Made from knit, it’s comfortable enough to wear (and play … Read More...

Llamas are all the rage! Sew a quick felt llama with this free pattern from Felt With Love Deisgns. It takes just a few colors of felt and some easy hand stitches, so it’s a good project for a beginner.  … Read More...

If you’ve never made a softie before, now’s a good time to jump right in.  That’s because it’s Sew a Softie Month!  Trixi at Coloured Buttons blog created Sew a Softie Month to encourage folks, both kids and adults, to … Read More...

This racerback tank t-shirt pattern is very functional because you can use any double jersey fabric and make it. It is not meant to be tight on your belly and is higher at the front than the back. A box … Read More...

You can have fun and save money too when you stitch these terrific projects from denim. Tips for sewing with denim are included. Projects include mother/daughter aprons, a stuffed bunny buddy, a pocket tissue cover, a caddy catchall for storing … Read More...