Sewing Tutorials and Patterns

Learn how to make felt carrots, using this free template and tutorial. Do your kids love felt play food? Make a few felt carrots using this tutorial to start your felt play food collection, and then check out my favorite 7 felt food tutorials I have for you. Easy and quick to make, this felt carrot tutorial comes with a free PDF template ! Read more »

Memory games are so quick to set up and easy to play, a great kid activity. It's been a while I made my own DIY memory game set (here's the free PDF template for you to use ) and it's time I make a new one. (Man these cute fabric prints are accumulating so fast in my sewing room!) Today, I'm showing you my favorite 6 memory games.  Read more »

Time to sew a softie! Here are more than 20 totally free, NEW softie sewing tutorials for adults and kids alike. They have been all designed as easy sewing projects that can be done by kids, too! Not a coincidence - these easy softie tutorials and free patterns are part of the Sew A Softie initiative, encouraging both adults and children to give sewing a go. Scroll down and find out more about it - and grab a few free softie patterns while at it! Read more »

These easy DIY sailboat crafts for kids are perfect for the summer. An easy and fun summer craft project your kids will love to do, and might extend into hours of water play fun! Check it out here. Read more »

Learn how to sew a star softie, using this free PDF sewing pattern and the star softie tutorial. It's an easy beginner sewing project for everybody, even if you have never sewn before, and a great toy to sew together with kids. This DIY felt star softie makes an ideal sewing project for children because it's easy, quick and colorful. Give sewing a go - and find out more about the Sew-A Softie initiative later in the post. Read more »

This is probably the easiest DIY fabric sensory toy for babies you've ever sewn. This sewing tutorial shows you how to sew squares and only requires sewing straight lines, so this is an ideal beginner sewing project for someone who's just learning how to use the sewing machine. What's best, this soft and light baby toy will help your baby build tactile awareness, along with a few other benefits for the child. Have a look! Read more »

Here's a fun and easy beginner sewing tutorial for a great DIY memory game for kids and adults alike. Made out of your fabric scraps as I showed you in one of my previous posts , it is close to zero-cost, but it will make an amazingly cute and fun DIY birthday present for a kid or adult, depending on the fabric you choose. Are you a beginner? Perfect, this is a great project for you! And there's even a free PDF template , if you don't feel like measuring the pieces! Read more »

Searching for a fun and easy-to-sew DIY game for kids and adults alike? You've just found one! The fabric scraps memory game is a perfect game for kids, but know I love it too, so why not make one out of my favorite material, fabric off course! A fabric memory game is great for a child's or adult's birthday, stocking stuffer or as a party favor. I love these pieces and I'm sure you'll like them too. Have a look! UPDATE: there it is, I've finally made also a step-by-step tutorial with a PDF template. Scroll down to get my link. Read more »

Love this time of the year - let's make Christmas tree decorations! If you are looking for some inspiration, check out this easy-sew tutorial for cone-shaped Christmas tree ornaments you can make this Christmas! Totally easy, and they come with a free PDF template! Read more »

You've just found over 10 cool gifts for kids you can sew! If you are looking for  fun and easy-to-sew DIY toys for kids to make, let these beginner sewing tutorials inspire you to make a cool DIY fabric toy or game for the kids in your life. Nearly all include a free pattern or template to make it super easy for you to sew it. Here's something for every age group, from baby to teen. They are perfect for a child's birthday, stocking stuffer or as a party favor! Read more »

Today's sewing tutorial includes a free PDF pattern for you: an easy, pocket-size DIY marble maze toy for kids. I love it! You'll sew it in no time, and it's a great scrap buster. Not to mention that you'll make a kid or two really happy, as this might be just what they need to occupy themselves on a road trip.  It is a cute little marble maze toy made from fabric and fleece scraps. Scroll down to get your free PDF pattern! Read more »

You can never have enough sandwiches! This time, I've collected a few easy  resources to help you make one out of felt. You'll enjoy making cute little felt play food. I promise, it's totally easy to make, these pieces of felt bread , swiss cheese and sunny-side-up eggs can be made really fast! It's beginner sewing material, and if you like, come have a look at several more of the easy felt sewing tutorials . I'm sure you'll find something for you too :) Read more »

Finally! It's here, your totally free pdf printable template for the cutest fabric sailboat toy. Do you remember the fabric sailboats I sew and posted here, asking you whether you'd like to have a free pdf template? Here it is, feel free to download it and make tons of these cute boats for kids to play! Read more »

Are you feeling nostalgic about the summer? Me too! That's why I tried to make the summer last longer by sewing a few adorable fabric sailboat toys. A wonderfully soft baby toy and a soothing farewell to an awesome summer. These homemade sailboat softies are a great (and quick) beginner sewing project and so much fun to sew! And UPDATE: there's a free printable PDF template for you to download and sew tons of these adorable softies. Totally free! Read more »

Who's up for some cute little play food? Actually, for sliced French loaf bread made out of felt. I promise, it's totally easy, these bread slices can be made really fast and look how adorable they've turned out! This felt bread is one of my 7 Favorite Felt Play Tutorials .  Scroll down to the tutorial and a few practical tips on working with felt and on stuffing.  And there's a free PDF felt bread template waiting for you! Read more »

Who's up for some fun crafts and family time with your kids? Let's have a look at several amazingly simple but popular kids activities that won't take a lot of your time to prepare - nor empty your wallet. (Let's make our lives a bit easier, shall we?) Have a look, you might find yourselves a favorite for this summer:   Read more »

What about making some felt fruit today? Felt bananas to be used as play food, to be exact. They are crazy cute, and fun to make! These bananas have also made it into my 7 Favorite Felt Play Food Tutorials . And since felt is easier to sew with than fabrics, beginner sewing enthusiasts will love this too! Read more »

Here's a simple tutorial for you to make a colorful homemade wooden stacking toy for your child. A DIY wood stacker like this will also make a perfect gift for your friends' toddlers!   Read more »

Let's get creative! A simple, incredibly light take-me-anywhere DIY crib mobile for your baby. Want to know how to make it? Here it is, a simple and free baby mobile tutorial for you.   Read more »

Making your own nature paint brushes is easy, fun and free! It will get you and your kids out in the nature and kids will have a blast collecting natural materials - And pine needles make fantastic brushes!  Read more »