Tutorial: Hand tied snuggle blanket
Chris from Made By ChrissieD shows how you can make a hand tied snuggle blanket. It makes a great gift for a new baby or a young child. It’s lined with a Sherpa fleece, which is soft and warm and… Read more ...
Free pattern: Ollie & Olivia sleepy time owl softies
Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making their Ollie & Olivia Sleepy Time Stuffed Owls. They’re made from fleece so they’re extra huggable. Make them from bright colors and fun prints to give them cheery personalities. Finished dimensions are 18″… Read more ...
Tutorial: Trick or treat bag with two compartments
Everyone has their favorite trick or treat candy, and this bag lets you separate the good stuff from the even better stuff. Hancock Fabrics shares a tutorial on their blog, The Stitch, showing how to make one. This could also… Read more ...
Free pattern: Amy paneled pencil skirt
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her Amy paneled pencil skirt. It’s made from 6 panels and has a slit at one of the sides. The panels allow for shaping the the skirt to your… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Pom pom fleece hat for kids
Denise from DIY Crush shares a free pattern for making this simple pom pom fleece hat. The shape is simple and the sewing is easy. The two big pom poms at the ears make it extra cute. Her free pattern… Read more ...
Tutorial: Fluffy chicken Halloween costume
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how she made this adorable fluffy chicken costume for her daughter. It’s made from a shag cuddle fabric. She adapted a raglan sleeve pattern and a hat pattern to make the chicken body and… Read more ...
Free pattern: Asymmetrical poncho
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern to make this asymmetrical poncho. She made two versions using the same pattern – one sewn up in a drapey sweater knit, and another color blocked from a… Read more ...
Tutorial: Halloween backpack with a spiderweb
Annika from Näh-Connection shows how to make this Halloween drawstring backpack with a spooky spider web. It would make a great trick or treat bag! When the tricking and treating is done and the bag is full (and heavy) of… Read more ...
7 Ways to Sew a Stay Put Hand Towel For The Kitchen
We’ve all been through the routine of either not being able to find a dish towel
in the kitchen, or having trouble with it staying on the stove handle. Don’t let that happen again. Have you ever heard of a… Read more ... Free pattern: Felt Halloween ornaments
These felt ornaments would be so cute hanging from a Halloween tree!! Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shares a free pattern for making them. There’s a candy, a spiderweb, a witch hat, a Frankenstein, and (my favorite) a black… Read more ...
Free pattern: Acorn pillow
This acorn pillow is so pretty for fall! Connie from ReFabulous has a free pattern for you. You can make it from two fat quarters – one for the acorn top and one for the acorn bottom – but… Read more ...
Free pattern: Boys pirate shirt
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern to make a kids’ pirate shirt. It fits loose and laces up the front. Scrounge through your child’s closet (and your own) and you probably have the rest… Read more ...
Free pattern: Vintage camper kitchen set
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make this sweet vintage camper kitchen set. The set includes a hot pad with a vintage camper applique and a coordinating kitchen towel. She includes a free pattern for the adorable camper… Read more ...
Free pattern: Black cat Halloween banner
If you have 5 black cats and you make a Halloween banner that has all of them in it… you might be a crazy cat lady. Oh wait, that’s ME! And I DID make a Halloween banner featuring all 5… Read more ...
Free pattern: Girls basic leggings
Leggings are a wardrobe must-have for girls. They layer under dresses and skirts so they can be worn on the playground and in the cooler months. Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for making girls’ leggings. Her… Read more ...