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A vintage-inspired carry-all, roomy enough to fit anything you need for a day trip. This bag is about 17” wide and features four exterior slip pockets, a zippered pocket inside, and piping for a professionally-made look. Vintage is of course… Read more ... 
This PDF sewing pattern makes a pinafore dress full of vintage-style goodness and many options for sewing and wearing. Wear it alone as a breezy warm-weather style and layer over a top in cooler weather (we recommend our knit Garnet… Read more ... 
Okay, I will forgive you for thinking this post is about pies and should be over on the Edible Crafts Blog. BeautifulPieShop is actually a store selling patterns for booties all the way up to adult slippers. They first caught… Read more ... 
Many quilters have gotten a jelly roll once or twice, and many have put it aside, not sure what to do with it. The pattern is a super easy, and super fast, way to use up that jelly roll.
The… Read more ... 
This pattern comes in two different sizes – the handbag size is perfect to sling across your arm, and the duffle will make a great medium-sized overnight bag.
Unique handle tabs and top zip closure that continues through the top… Read more ... 
A good upholstery fabric can be turned into a roomy weekender bag for your next trip. We’ve got the basic pattern of a weekender bag here– use it as your canvas! Customise it with additional inner and outer pockets to… Read more ... 
You can never have enough reusable shopping bags, and the One Square Tote is a great solution! Made from one square of fabric, or upcycling a sheet, this bag has lots of options, such as an inner zipped pocket, shape,… Read more ... 
What better way to tuck your little one in than with a sleepy, soft and cuddly unicorn? Sew up this easy-to-make fleece toy in no time and give it to her before bedtime! Finished measurements: 20″ x 16 1/2″. Design… Read more ... 
This coffee cosy is wider than normal, making it perfect for larger hands or cold hands like mine. These oversized holders are the perfect man cup cozy. These cup cozies make wonderful gifts at Christmas time, pair them with a… Read more ... 
The carryall pattern (shown in image) hangs over rail, has fleece inner lining, pockets, ties and a Velcro® closure. Finished size is 15″ x 20 1/2″. The carrier bag is lined, has a zipper pocket, front outside pockets and… Read more ... 
Make your own pretty and practical fabric grocery bags in 3 SIZES using this PDF SEWING PATTERN. It is such an easy design but a very practical design too.
This is a 1-2 HOUR PROJECT for those with sewing experience,… Read more ... 
Men’s boxer shorts are one of our top search terms in our Facebook Sewing Group. So we thought it was time we dedicated a few more posts to men. We are hoping to share more men’s patterns in the… Read more ... 
As my “babies” are growing up and leaving home for college one by one, I find that my dog, Lila, is becoming the recipient of my mom attention. Lila is a fun-loving dog, always the life of the party. I… Read more ...