Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fabric and tulle flower headbands
Kristyn from Lil Luna shows how you can make these fun and adorable fabric flower headbands. They’re layered from fabric circles, gathered up tulle, a fabric yo yo, and a pretty button. You make each one unique by changing up… Read more ...
Free pattern: Men’s pajama shorts for Father’s Day
Here’s a free sewing pattern that would make a perfect Father’s Day gift! Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial for making men’s pajama shorts. They have a loose fit, side pockets, and come down to the knees. The… Read more ...
Tutorial: 10-minute pillow covers
10 minutes is all it takes to give your living room a makeover! You can do it by just creating some new pillows for your couch and chairs. You’d be surprised how much that can do to give a whole… Read more ...
Free pattern: Felt fairy house
This small felt fairy house is soooo cute! Tina from Miss Daisy Patterns shares a free pattern on her blog. The shape is simple and you can make it your own by changing up the colors and the embellishments. Make… Read more ...
Tutorial: Fabric utensil basket
These fabric utensil baskets will help you set a pretty table! They’re easy to sew and Patti from Garden Matter shares a tutorial showing how. Made from two coordinating prints, they’re easy to coordinate to your table decor – especially… Read more ...
Tutorial: Stretchy car seat cover
Kate from See Kate Sew created this stretchy cover for her baby’s car seat. It’s made from a knit fabric so it stretches to fit snugly around the car seat. It’s open at the top so you can peek in… Read more ...
Free pattern: Picnic Tote
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for her Picnic Tote. It certainly is roomy enough to carry a picnic lunch, but it would also make a great pool tote, or library tote, or every day tote. I’m… Read more ...
Tutorial: Fabric butterfly clips
Turn your fabric scraps into colorful butterfly clips! They’re so pretty! Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make them. Clip them to a wreath or a plant stake, or anywhere you want to add… Read more ...
Sewing Pattern: Make a girls summer maxi dress from a t-shirt pattern
Melissa from Sew Like My Mom joins Melly Sews’ 30 Days of Sundresses series with a tutorial for making this summer maxi dress for girls. The long knit dress has an A-line shape and deep slits at the bottom for… Read more ...
Free pattern: Cat, mouse, or bunny baby rattle
Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a free sewing pattern at Make It and Love It for these cute baby rattles. The same basic shape can be easily adapted to make a bunny, a mouse, or a cat – or… Read more ...
Free pattern: Panda pinch purse
Here’s your dose of cuteness for today – an adorable panda bear pinch purse! There’s a free pattern at Sew Mama Sew. It’s an excerpt from the book A Spoonful of Sugar: Sew 20 Simple Projects to Sweeten Your Surroundings … Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy Breezy Swimsuit Cover Up Skirt
This cover up skirt is just the thing to pull on over a swimsuit when you’re en route to the pool! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making one. It’s a simple gathered skirt… Read more ...
Free pattern: Convertible backpack tote
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for the convertible purse backpack. The straps are long enough to carry on your shoulder when it’s a tote. But when you want to carry it completely hands-free it converts to… Read more ...
Free pattern: Effortless Trixie Dress
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a free pattern for her Effortless Trixie Dress. The dress has cap sleeves, a swingy tent shape, and a handkerhief hem. Ties give it gentle shaping at the waist. Her free pattern makes a… Read more ...