Giving Dad a tie for Father’s Day has become a bit of a cliche.  But what if it’s a handmade tie?  Colette Patterns shares a free pattern for a man’s necktie.  You’ve still got a few days to sew one… Read more ...

Baby doll diaper changes are fun for little kids.  They’re even more fun when there’s something to remove from the diaper.  Over at Made By Joel, you can find a free pattern for a baby doll diaper you can… Read more ...

You can find a free pattern for these awesome Pleasant Pathways Shorts over at Janome + Annia Maria, a collaborative page from Anna Maria Horner and Janome.  Her Pleasant Pathways Shorts are fairly dressy shorts, with darts to shape… Read more ...

Corey from Tiny Sidekick shows how she made a new slipcover for a square ottoman.  She lucked into the ottoman for free, though it was showing some wear.  With the new cover, it looks brand new. Plus, because it’s removable… Read more ...

If your summer vacation plans involve air travel, these fabric luggage tags by Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dot Chair will make it easy to spot your bags on the carousel.  Go to her blog for a free… Read more ...

The Purl Bee shares a free pattern for these sweet baby pants.  They’re made from a natural linen, with a contrast print for a gusset on the back.  The pattern comes in sizes 0-3  months, 3-6 months, and 6-9 months. … Read more ...

Jill from Made It On Monday made this lovely white eyelet and navy blue dress for her baby girl.  LOVE!!  She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making one.  The pattern is for a size 6-9 months. If you… Read more ...

As I’m cleaning and organizing my sewing room, I’m confronted with the sheer mass of my vintage fabric stash.  I collect the fabrics, but feel intimidated at the thought of actually using them.  Sound familiar?  Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch … Read more ...