Free pattern: Owl softie
Katie from Peche Patterns has a free owl softie pattern for you if you sign up for her newsletter. The softie is easy to so, and oh so cute! Make him from an old sweater to give him huggable shape… Read more ...
Tutorial: Dirndl and lederhosen costumes for little kids
Whether it’s for Octoberfest or Halloween or book character dress-up at school, these little kids’ dirndl and lederhosen costumes are the cutest! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has the DIY. They’re cute as individual costumes, but put them together and… Read more ...
Free pattern: Adorable raindrop softie
Into each life a little rain must fall. That’s okay if the rain is as cute as this raindrop softie. Lisa from We Are Scout shares a free pattern and tutorial for making one. Give it sweet stitched eyes and… Read more ...
Tutorial: Turtleneck sweater with side vents, and a matching skirt
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a turtleneck sweater with side vents. It’s an easy alteration to her cowl neck sweatshirt pattern, which she offers for free (link in her post). Her tutorial also includes the… Read more ...
Tutorial: Polka dot pumpkin pillow
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make this adorable Halloween with a white and gold polka dot pumpkin. The white and gold palette works for all autumn long, not just for… Read more ...
Free Pattern: Color Me Christmas Stocking
Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House shares a free pattern for making a Christmas stocking. And when you use her Color Me fabric, your child can color it herself! It would also make a cute stocking out of regular… Read more ...
Tutorial: Easy 30 minute blanket
A blanket offers more than just physical warmth. It also offers comfort, especially to children who are going through a hard time. Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial showing how you can make a blanket in just 30… Read more ...
Free pattern: Monster and ghost Halloween hot pads
These monster and ghost hot pads make a cute place to rest a hot dish or a warm cup of coffee. Their big eyes are all friendly, not scary at all! Stacy from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for… Read more ...
Tutorial: Recycled denim jeans rug
I love a good recycled jeans sewing project. Something about all the shades of blue and the soft faded fabric just makes me feel happy. Ama from Ohoh Blog shows how you can make this awesome rug out of old… Read more ...
Tutorial: Fancy Halloween cat ears, 2 ways
Cat ears are essential for a good black cat costume. Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can fancy up a basic cat ear headband to make glam cat ears. She shows 2 ways to make them. One is… Read more ...
Tutorial: Make a child’s play cape from a pillowcase
You can make a child’s play cape or Halloween costume cape out of a pillowcase, quick and easy. Becca from Becca Marie Designs shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to do it. With this simple… Read more ...
Free pattern: Circle bird softie
This sweet little bird is totally making my Monday morning! Her little round body and big birdie eyes and chirping birdie beak are so incredibly cute!! Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to … Read more ...
Tutorial: Trick or treat tote
Kids who are serious about collecting trick or treat candy need a sturdy bag for their haul. I speak from experience on this… My daughter’s record is 7 pounds of candy in one night! No cheap plastic bag will stand… Read more ...
Tips and tricks for making bears and softies
There’s something magical about sewing a teddy bear or other softie. The pieces of fabric and fur come together to create a unique little soft creature that can be hugged and snuggled. If you’ve been wanting to try your hand… Read more ...
Tutorial: No-sew cross hatch tablerunner
Jenni from I Spy DIY shows how you can make this cross hatch ribbon table runner, with no sewing required. The strong graphic lines are eye catching, especially when done up in black and white. She builds the cross hatch… Read more ...