Sewing Tutorials and Patterns

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 »

Welcome the first day of school by making an easy, no sew felt bunting. It will bring a sense of festivity into your home and your kids will feel it's a special day. After I made a double sided banner and turned it into a tutorial (with a free PDF template!) a while ago, I also wanted to give a no-sew version a try. It was made really, like really quickly. A fun family crafting activity, too! Read more »

Here are five easy skirts to make this summer. These free skirt tutorials are all beginner sewing projects and include a free pattern. Yep, free! Check them out and try to decide which of these adorable skirts would fit you best. You might even discover your all-time favorite summer skirt pattern here! Read more »

So you only have a few small felt scraps left and you'd like to sew something easy and quick? Then you are ready for a DIY felt pencil case! Make a simple patchwork and use it to make a colorful back-to-school felt pencil case. So much fun! Here's an easy sewing tutorial for beginner sewing enthusiasts that will go just perfectly with the super simple sewn notebook tutorial from a while ago. Read more »

Time to make an adorable skirt for your little girl this summer. Or two! Here are 5 cute and easy skirt tutorials (and free patterns) for girls that you will love! They are simple and great for the beginner sewer. Read more »

Check out how to make the most of your drawer space on zero budget - and that within minutes! Here you'll find an easy drawer divider how-to. 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 »