Sewing Patterns

The Ultimate Free Women’s Top Pattern – Perfect for Any Season

August 19, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

A simple and comfy women’s top pattern that is great to wear with jeans or leggings. With and nice flowy cut and longer length in the back, this is a great top for all body shapes. Pattern comes in sizes… Read more ...

Charming Tea Towel Clutch Purse – Free Sewing Tutorial

August 17, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This Charming Tea Towel Clutch Purse is such a clever upcycling project, and I love that it turns something as simple as a tea towel into a pretty handmade accessory. It is one of those sewing ideas that feels practical,… Read more ...

Washed Linen Is 2026’s Hottest Fabric – What To Sew With It This Fall

August 16, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

I have always had a soft spot for linen, but washed linen is having a serious moment in 2026 — and this is one fabric trend that actually makes sense for those of us who sew. Etsy named Washed Linen … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Saturday Review: Bookworm Tablet Sleeve Sewing Pattern

August 15, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Sewing Pattern Saturday is where I take a closer look at Etsy sewing patterns that feel genuinely useful, well designed, and satisfying to make. Each review is written from a practical sewist’s point of view, focusing on how the pattern… Read more ...

How To Sew a Throw Pillow

August 12, 2026 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Tired of your old and drab throw pillows that came with your couch, or maybe yours didn’t come with any and you would like some! Then I have the sewing project for you. How to Sew a Throw pillow.… Read more ...

DIY Emotional Support Chicken Plush Pattern

August 11, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This Support Chicken sewing pattern is such a cheerful little project, and honestly, it is hard not to smile at it. Part plush toy, part comfort buddy, and part silly handmade gift, this chicken has exactly the kind of quirky… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Saturday: Comfort Blanket 2-in-1 Sewing Pattern Review

August 8, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

There’s something especially meaningful about sewing for babies — and comfort items sit right at the top of that list. The Comfort Blanket 2-in-1 sewing pattern stood out because it’s designed to become that item. The one that gets carried… Read more ...

Statement Patchwork Garments Are Taking Over in 2026

August 7, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

There was a time when the words patchwork sewing immediately brought to mind neatly matched squares, carefully pressed seams and a quilt spread across the spare bed. Lovely, certainly, but not necessarily something you would wear to lunch. That has… Read more ...

How to Sew a Bubble Hem Skirt: The Puffball Skirt Trend Made Wearable

August 5, 2026 by Shellie Wilson

Bubble skirts are back, and this time they are not being saved for flower girls, dance costumes or the more adventurous corners of our wardrobes. The modern bubble hem skirt—also called a puffball skirt—can be soft and wearable, especially when… Read more ...

Sewing for Seniors: A Roundup of Practical Patterns for Aged Care and Dementia

August 3, 2026 by Shellie Wilson

As a caregiver to an elderly parent navigating the challenges of aging and dementia, I’ve found myself on a mission to create thoughtful, practical items that assist in everyday care while maintaining a sense of dignity and comfort. Over the… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Saturday Review: Snood with Ears Beanie Hat Sewing Pattern (PDF)

August 1, 2026 by Shellie Wilson

Sewing Pattern Saturday is my way of spotlighting independent Etsy designers who are creating sewing patterns that are clever, wearable, and genuinely useful. These are honest reviews written from a real sewist’s perspective, focusing on how the pattern works in… Read more ...

10 Key Fob Patterns You Can Sew From Scraps

July 28, 2026 by Shellie Wilson

There is something wonderfully satisfying about sewing a project that is small, useful, and doesn’t require half the sewing room to be dragged out onto the dining table. Key fobs are exactly that sort of project. They are quick to… Read more ...

15 Drop Waist Dress Sewing Patterns You’ll Want to Try

July 27, 2026 by Shellie Wilson

If you’re craving a fresh silhouette to sew, something a little different from your usual fit-and-flare or shift dress—let us introduce (or reintroduce) you to the timeless drop waist dress. This unique cut drops the waistline down to the hips… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Saturday: Polly Tea Dress Sewing Pattern Review

July 25, 2026 by Shellie Wilson

I’ll be honest — I’m a bit in love with this one. The Polly Tea Dress is exactly the kind of pattern that makes you look at your fabric stash differently. You know those larger scrap pieces you’ve been hanging… Read more ...

12 Easy Sewing Projects To Make With Fat Quarters

July 21, 2026 by Shellie Wilson

If your fabric stash looks anything like mine, there is probably a pile of fat quarters somewhere that started out as “just one cute bundle” and somehow turned into a whole little fabric library. No judgement here. I have absolutely… Read more ...