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Free pattern: Oh so cute felt koala

June 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Oh, this felt koala softie is giving me the signs. He is the cutest little softie!! Lia Griffith has a free pattern for making him. It’s all hand sewing (and a bit of glue). Blanket stitch to be exact. If… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Girls summer dress with a contrast bib bodice

June 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making this contrast bib dress for girls. This is such a pretty summer dress!! The bib is made from a quilting weight woven cotton, and the rest of the dress from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Twisted knit headband

June 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Those twisted knit headbands are ridiculously overpriced in stores, once you see how easy it is to make them. Lisa from Mabey She Made It shares a tutorial showing how. She’s using a stripe and a star print fabric to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Button back shirt refashion

June 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

ButtCarissa from Carissa Knits shows how she refashioned a button up shirt and a lace tee to this color blocked top. It’s now a sleeveless blouse with a t-shirt top and a button up bottom, reversed so it now buttons… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted overnight bag

June 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Summer is all about sleepovers and weekend trips. This quilted overnight bag by Rebecca from Our Busy Little Bunch is just what you need to tote your necessities for a short trip. She shares a tutorial at Inspired by Fabric… Read more ...

Free pattern: Simple Summer Sundress for little girls

June 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a free pattern for her Simple Summer Sundress. It has a slightly rounded neck, with shoulder ties and an elastic back. Her free pattern comes in little girls sizes 2-6. She’s sharing the pattern… Read more ...

8 Patriotic Dress Sewing Patterns For the 4th Of July

June 22, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

Looking for easy patriotic dress sewing patterns for girls? Whether you’re sewing for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, a school parade, a family BBQ, or a summer fireworks night, these red, white, and blue dress patterns are… Read more ...

Free pattern: Dog bandana in three sizes

June 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Dress your dog up right with a special bandana made just for him or her. Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a free PDF pattern at the Janome website showing how you can make one. This could be a great service… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Elsa-inspired dance outfit for little girls

June 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Shawna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making this Elsa-inspired dance outfit for a little girl. It has a long sleeved leotard made from blue & white knit and a sparkly tulle skirt to wear over it. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Kids’ apron from a dish towel

June 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

If you have a dish towel, you can turn it into a kids’ apron lickety split. Miranda from One Little Minute has a tutorial showing how. The towel has the right dimensions for a kids’ size apron, and the edges… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY belt bag or fanny pack

June 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Fanny packs are back again, y’all. But now they’re called belt bags, which does sound quite a bit nicer. Even nicer than that is a belt bag made from your favorite fabrics, and Spoonflower has a tutorial showing how you… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew lattice back t-shirt

June 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make this lattice back tee, with no sewing required. She starts with a plain t-shirt, and then cuts and knots it to make lattice back detail. Wear it with one of those bras… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Katydid dress for girls

June 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Imagine Gnats shares a free pattern for her Katydid Dress. It’s a simple summer sundress, perfect for everyday. The racerback dress has an elastic waist and a hem with a subtle hi-lo shape. Her free pattern comes in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Round pocket pot holder

June 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Punk Projects, and also our Indie Crafts editor, shares a tutorial showing how you can make a circle pot holder. Actually, it’s her sister Taylor who wrote the tutorial. How’s that for a sweet sister? The pot holder… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: 2 ways to hem swimsuit fabric

June 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Denise from DIY Crush shows two ways you can hem swimsuit fabric. Even if you’re not brave enough to tackle making an actual swimsuit, you could make a simple swim skirt or rash guard (swim top) out of swimsuit material. … Read more ...