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LiEr from Ikat Bag couldn’t find any child-sized belts to purchase, so she whipped up a batch of D-ring belts
for her daughter. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it in case you, too, need to make some… Read more ... 
This drop waist plaid dress by Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs is so sweet! She shares a free pattern for making it. It has a sleeveless bodice with a circle skirt attached. The neck comes to a V in… Read more ... 
Jill from Made It On Monday shows how to make these Simple Fabric Pumpkins. They’re quick and easy to make, and they’re cute sewn up in different sizes. Why not whip up a batch to decorate a mantel or side… Read more ... 
Delia from Delia Creates shows you can you make this spooky spiderweb cape, no sewing required. It’s made from fleece, which is inexpensive and readily available at most fabric stores. Worn with a witch hat and a black dress, it’s… Read more ... 
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial over at Fave Crafts showing how to make a pretty heating bag cover, appliqued with an Eiffel Tower. The cover will fit her Winter Warmer Heating Bag, which you can… Read more ... 
Chelsea from Get Your Crap Together shows how you can make a Headband Tower to keep your headbands from being a big ol’ jumbled mess, like they are on top of my daughter’s dresser. Instead of digging through a pile… Read more ... 
The Purl Bee shows how you can make this Halloween tote. The boxy bag is made from a natural canvas, with a length of wide, reflective ribbon
for a handle. It’s safety and sophistication all rolled up in one cool … Read more ... 
Two Little Minutes shares a free pattern for making a set of felt Halloween coasters, no sewing required. She uses Fabric Fuse to attach the layers together. If you wanted to make a sewn version, it would be fairly easy… Read more ... 
A simple t-shirt is a wardrobe staple. It can dressed up or down easily, depending on what you wear with it. Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make a simple short-sleeved t-shirt. You’ll use a shirt that… Read more ... 
The beach cabin print on these throw pillows by Pam from Threading My Way are making me happy. As you read this post, I’m on the road with my mother and daughter heading down to Gulf Shores for a beach… Read more ... 
Mama Nenne from Serger Pepper shares a free pattern for this mod shift dress. I am loving the retro vibe that the color blocking gives!! It’s fully lined so the seams for all the piecing won’t bother you. You make… Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make her Candy Corn Tote Bag. It’s a sturdy tote made from duck cloth, pieced into candy corn stripes of orange, white, and yellow. It would make a cute bag for trick or… Read more ... 
Colleen at Pretty Prudent shows how you can make a pair of bubble suspender shorts for a little girl. The gathered, cuffed shorts have fabric suspenders that criss cross at the back, and a knotted belt at the waist. If … Read more ... 
Meream from Bored and Crafty shares a free pattern for making an acoustic guitar bag. Oh, how my tweeny daughter would love this!! The body of the bag is shaped like an acoustic guitar, with details stitched and appliqued on. … Read more ... 
Celina from Petit A Petit and Family shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit showing how she made her Falling Leaves Cardigan for a little girl. The sweater is an upcycle from an adult sweater (cashmere!), sized down to… Read more ... 