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This FREE shaped face mask pattern has lots of adjustable features like elastic ear loops, optional strap ties, and removable wire nose bridge. The pattern includes contoured filters to perfectly fit inside the inner pocket. Three sizes to fit from… Read more ... 
These pocket mermaid softies are just the thing to encourage pretend play! Heather from Heather Handmade has a free sewing pattern for these sweet mini felt softies. The design is simple so they’re easy for young hands to use. … Read more ... 
The boxy shape of these zipper pouches give them plenty of space inside for holding your essentials. Use them to organize your cosmetics or your office supplies, or even as a travel sewing kit. Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage has a … Read more ... 
Help keep young hands occupied and young minds practicing their counting at the same time with this quiet book page. There’s a free pattern for this monkey quiet book page at Felt With Love Designs. It features a cute monkey… Read more ... 
Felt is a great material to use to make softies! It’s easy to sew, there’s no need to finish the edges, and you can find felt in a wide range of colors. Mollie at Wild Olive has a free sewing… Read more ... 
You can make an entire pair of pajamas for a toddler out of one men’s t-shirt! Emily at Life Sew Savory shows how you can upcycle an old t-shirt into a pair of toddler pajamas. She links to free patterns… Read more ... 
Sew a pair of boys loose fit shorts that are comfortable for summer days! Emily at Life Sew Savory has a free pattern for you. Made from a soft knit fabric, they’re loose and comfortable for just hanging out or… Read more ... 
You can make this smart little envelope clutch with a free pattern from So Sew Easy. It’s made from vinyl, though if you wanted to you could make it from other fabrics as well. Inside are two separate compartments to… Read more ... 
This DIY jewelry organizer is super simple to make but so useful! Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage has a free pattern for the DIY jewelry holder – download it and make one for yourself! Inside the round drawstring pouch are pockets… Read more ... 
Solsolito shows how you can sew your own crescent shaped zafu style meditation pillow for yoga. She created this pillow after her husband’s pillow wore out. Her tutorial tells how to sew the insert and a removable cover, and also… Read more ... 
These felt cactus softies have personality! I love their happy faces and how it looks like they’re waving “hi” at you! You can get the free pattern for them at Felt With Love Designs. You can sew them by hand… Read more ... 
Sewing Patterns for Face Masks: A Complete Guide with Illustrations on Making Reusable and Washable Masks as Protection Against Infection. Available free here. $0.00 Do you want to learn how to make your own DIY face mask? If yes, then … Read more ... 
Water balloon fights are a lot of fun – but they’re also quite wasteful. You’ve got to fill all those balloons, and then once they’re popped they’re headed for the trash. These reusable water balloons are a sustainable alternative. Beginner… Read more ... 
This bag is large – use it as a travel bag, school bag, laptop bag, or just if you have a lot of stuff! It features a 3-dimensional front pocket, zippered pockets, and padded straps. Keep everything safe with the… Read more ... 
Debbie at Folk Art Factory shows how you can create this round pencil case that’s perfect for school or around the house. I love to use a case like this for all of my colored pencils! Her round pencil case … Read more ...