spring – Sewing

Applique Cuddle Garden Plush Rug

June 21, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This cuddly plush rug is perfect for spring sewing. It’s made with minky

(aka cuddle) fabric to be super soft and has a foam interior to be extra cushioned underfoot. I’ve provided free downloadable patterns for all the appliqués to… Read more ...

Flounce Wrap Skirt Pattern – All Year Elegant Dressing

May 17, 2020 by Shellie Wilson 2 Comments

This flounce wrap skirt pattern is all you need to make a couple of stylish, easy to make, easy to wear skirts – suitable for many occasions. I think this is the perfect skirt to take you all the way… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Upcycle a dress into a two piece set

April 18, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Upcycle a dress into a two piece set

Carmen from Adopt Your Clothes shows how you can turn last year’s dress into a cute two piece set that’s trendy for this year, and perfect for spring! It’s a super easy DIY that you can complete in an hour… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric covered plant pots

March 29, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Brighten up your spring porch or patio with plants in colorful fabric covered pots! Angie from Country Chic has a tutorial showing how you can make this easy spring craft. There’s no sewing involved, but you do get to use… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Embroidered doily throw pillow

March 26, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Embroidered doily throw pillow

Vintage doilies are so sweet and delicate, but what do you do with them? Bev from Flamingo Toes has a wonderful project that makes use of a vintage doily. She embroiders some spring flowers on one and then uses it… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Paper bag pants

March 24, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Paper bag pants are a classic style for a spring and summer wardrobe. Dressy but also easy-going they’re perfect for when you want to look nice but not too formal. Sew a pair of yourself using a free sewing pattern… Read more ...

Tips for sewing a swimsuit

March 15, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

It may be just March, but swimsuits are already showing up in the stores. In fact, they’ve been there for a while. If your sewing plans for this spring/summer include making a swimsuit, check out these tips from Lisa of… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Strawberry coin purse, with free pattern

March 13, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Strawberry coin purse, with free pattern

This little girls’ strawberry purse is adorable! Delia from Delia Creates show show you can make, and includes a free sewing pattern for you to use. It’s made from vinyl (or faux leather) and has a zipper opening on the… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Boho maxi skirt

March 13, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A lightweight Boho maxi skirt is the perfect spring and summer skirt! Easy and breezy, it looks dressed up but is super comfortable. It can be as casual or as dressy as you like. Mayra from So Sew Easy has… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Flat front skirt

March 12, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew a gathered skirt with a flat front waistband. The back of the waistband is elastic, which makes it easy to sew (no zipper!) and also easy to fit. But the front… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Spring butterfly hair bow

March 11, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Spring butterfly hair bow

These butterfly hair bows are so cute for spring! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how you can make them. The colors and patterns are so pretty as butterfly wings! You can use your scraps – or… Read more ...

Free pattern: Womens wrap cardigan with pockets

March 9, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can’t beat a cardigan for easy layering! It’s perfect for transitioning your wardrobe from winter to spring, but it’s also helpful year-round for when you work in an air conditioned office. Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Scrap pieced Easter table runner

March 7, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Scrap pieced Easter table runner

Scrap piecing makes a pretty table runner for your Easter table! Becky from Patchwork Posse has a tutorial showing how to make it. The striped piecing is perfect for using scraps, especially strips of fabric left over from other quilting… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Spring banner with yarn tassels

February 28, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Spring banner with yarn tassels

Sew this cute spring bunny banner to welcome all things spring to your house! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair. It’s made with fabric flags and yarn tassels, all done up in pastels with bunny… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Spring bunnies throw pillow

February 14, 2019 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sewing tutorial: Spring bunnies throw pillow

Patchwork stripes make a pretty and colorful background for these two spring bunnies in love! You can sew one of your own with the tutorial and free pattern from Bev of Flamingo Toes. The bunny silhouettes are made from wool… Read more ...

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