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12 Free Baby Booties Sewing Patterns – Easy Fabric Shoes for Newborns & Babies

September 11, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

There is something slightly ridiculous about how satisfying it is to sew baby shoes. They use barely any fabric, the finished project fits in the palm of your hand, and somehow a pair of tiny handmade booties can completely steal… Read more ...

Free Baby Booties Sewing Pattern: Easy Fabric Booties in 4 Sizes

September 10, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

There are some sewing projects that are almost impossible to resist making tiny, and baby booties are definitely one of them. Give me a couple of pretty fabric scraps and suddenly I am mentally matching booties to bibs, blankets and… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Sausage Dog (Dachshund) Softie

September 10, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

There’s something irresistibly charming about a long, low sausage dog. That stretched-out body, the little legs, the floppy ears — it’s no wonder dachshunds are such favourites. This 60cm long sausage dog softie captures that classic dachshund shape in fabric,… Read more ...

Easy Halloween Fabric Candy Basket Beginner Sewing Pattern for Trick-or-Treating

September 9, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

There’s something about Halloween that makes handmade projects feel extra special. Maybe it’s the nostalgia, maybe it’s the excuse to pull out bold fabrics you’d never use any other time of year. This fabric Halloween candy basket is one of… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – DIY Beach Towel Bag

September 5, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

If you are like me you want an easy way to carry your towel and a few items to the beach but don’t want a bag just to hold those things. So I came up with the idea to make… Read more ...

15 Unique And Snarky Embroidered Patches To Sew Onto Your Clothes

September 4, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

There comes a point in life when our clothes should probably start speaking on our behalf. By the time you have answered the same question three times, reheated your coffee twice and discovered that somebody has put an empty milk… Read more ...

Celebrate National Sewing Month With Connecting Threads’ September Sales

September 2, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

September is National Sewing Month, which means we finally have an official excuse for buying fabric for all those projects we are absolutely, definitely going to finish. National Sewing Month has been celebrated every September since 1982, when President… Read more ...

Baby Lock Sewing Machines Labor Day Sale – Save 10%

September 1, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

If a new sewing or embroidery machine has been sitting on your wish list, this might be the little nudge you needed. The Baby Lock Labor Day Sale is on now, with 10% off qualifying machines and accessories through September … Read more ...

Barrel Pants for Women: 12 Summer Bottoms Sewing Patterns

August 30, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Barrel pants are having one of those fashion moments that makes complete sense once you actually try a pair on. They are loose through the hips and legs, gently curved around the knees, and narrower again at the ankle. Basically,… Read more ...

AITA for Charging Extra for Rush Orders (Even Though I Work From Home)

August 27, 2026 by Shellie Wilson

Dear Crafty Readers, “I run my sewing business from home. I don’t have a shopfront. I don’t clock in and out. I just sew in my own space, around my own schedule. And because of that, people assume I’m endlessly

12 Sleep Eye Masks You Can Sew

August 24, 2026 by Shellie Wilson

Looking for a way to block out the world and get some peaceful sleep? A cozy, DIY sleep eye mask could be just what you need. Whether you’re crafting it for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, these 12 unique… Read more ...

The Ultimate Free Women’s Top Pattern – Perfect for Any Season

August 19, 2026 by Shellie Wilson

A simple and comfy women’s top pattern that is great to wear with jeans or leggings. With and nice flowy cut and longer length in the back, this is a great top for all body shapes. Pattern comes in sizes… Read more ...

Charming Tea Towel Clutch Purse – Free Sewing Tutorial

August 17, 2026 by Shellie Wilson

This Charming Tea Towel Clutch Purse is such a clever upcycling project, and I love that it turns something as simple as a tea towel into a pretty handmade accessory. It is one of those sewing ideas that feels practical,… Read more ...

Washed Linen Is 2026’s Hottest Fabric – What To Sew With It This Fall

August 16, 2026 by Shellie Wilson

I have always had a soft spot for linen, but washed linen is having a serious moment in 2026 — and this is one fabric trend that actually makes sense for those of us who sew. Etsy named Washed Linen … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Saturday Review: Bookworm Tablet Sleeve Sewing Pattern

August 15, 2026 by Shellie Wilson

Sewing Pattern Saturday is where I take a closer look at Etsy sewing patterns that feel genuinely useful, well designed, and satisfying to make. Each review is written from a practical sewist’s point of view, focusing on how the pattern… Read more ...