Nothing can give a sweeter, more homespun feel to a sewing project better than appliqué, and if you think doing professional, high-quality appliqué requires a fancy, expensive sewing machine, think again! Requiring just a few small scraps of fabric, my fox appliqué design can be added to wearable items, home decor items and more, and…
Sewing for Children
Candy Corn Trick-or-Treat Tote
Give kids an oh-so-sweet way to collect candy this Halloween during trick-or-treating with a personalized candy corn tote bag. Even if you are new to sewing, this is a project this is entirely doable in the span of an afternoon (or less!). Let me show you how easily this comes together. Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving…
Back-to-School Outfits
With back-to-school time here, I decided to go the handmade route instead of buying all of my daughter’s outfits for school this year. This was the first time for me to sit down at my machine since moving into our new home, and it was so gratifying to make three outfits for her that she…
Jo-Ann August Creative Influencer + FREE Study PillowPattern
I am so excited to be able to spill the beans today about something something I’ve been dying to tell y’all about for months! Jo-Ann (my creative home away from home) is featuring me as their Creative Influencer of the Month for August! As I look at the list of the previous creative influencers for…
The Cottage Mama Pattern Tour – Georgia Vintage Dress
Among my immensely talented blogging friends, Lindsay from The Cottage Home and The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns is particularly near to my heart. She and I started blogging almost precisely at the same time. We both have incredibly talented mamas who have gifted us with a profound love of creating things with our own hands….
Sea Turtle Softie Pattern and Tutorial
Believe it or not, it is incredibly easy to make your own plush toys. Regardless of whether you call them stuffed animals or softies, with just a few fabric scraps and a minimal investment of time, you can sew a special gift for a child in your life that is sure to become a new…
Dora the Explorer Backpack Sewing Pattern
With four children ages 7 and younger, there has been a lot of Dora the Explorer played in our home over the course of the last few years! Last Halloween, my younger daughter decided she wanted to go as Dora, and in putting together an inexpensive DIY costume for her, I made a cute Dora…
Matryoshka Doll T-Shirt Dress
Having handmade clothing for my girls is one of my greatest pleasures as a sewist, but it is admittedly difficult to find time to make elaborate outfits for each of them on a regular basis. So when I recently received an invitation to participate in a blog tour for the new Sew Pretty T-Shirt Dresses…
Fabric Easter Basket Pattern
What could be more festive for spring than bright and cheery Easter baskets filled with plenty of goodies? Today I’m sharing a deceptively simple pattern for fabric Easter baskets that requires minimal supplies and only very basic sewing skills. When you see how truly easy it is to make and Easter basket with this pattern,…
Leprechaun Pants Treat Bags
These leprechaun pants treat bags are a darling craft idea perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, and they are so easy to sew! Constructed of green felt with a sweet felt shamrock accent, these little bags are equally delightful filled with little treasures or used for whimsical decor. For this project, you will need… Leprechaun Pant…