Shirring fabric and sewing with elastic thread are easy with this step-by-step tutorial. Learn how to sew with elastic in the bobbin.

A sleeve placket is an opening at the end of a sleeve that allows your hand to fit through a narrow space easily. It’s most often seen on shirts or blouses and is generally finished with a cuff. Not only it is functional, it can also be used as a design detail. At first glance,...

Learn how to make an amigurumi octopus without the hassle of sewing! This FREE pattern comes complete with written instruction and visuals

Ruching is simply a way of gathering, pleating, or folding fabric. Learn how to sew ruching and how to ruch fabric in 4 easy ways.

The Linden Sleepwear sewing pattern features delicate high bust gathers and a slight bias-cut peplum silhouette paired with flared shorts.

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All my readers must be familiar with my easy baby girl dress pattern. This is my most famous pattern to date, having been repinned over 150,000 times. The pattern has been available only

Lil Teabag, a free crocheted amigurumi pattern, designed by The Cozy Chipmunk. She also makes a cute bookmark!

Summer Top pattern and tutorial from So Sew Easy

How (and why) to sew a half slip - an easy sewing project so you won't have to fully line dresses and skirts - Melly Sews

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Lil Teabag, a free crocheted amigurumi pattern, designed by The Cozy Chipmunk. She also makes a cute bookmark!

Sew a bunch of simple and stylish little baby drool bibs for your little one in no time at all! Quick and easy sewing project.

Hi guys, Today I am sharing the pattern for a staple piece in the closet for any girls, no matter big or small - the leggings, which are made of stretchy fabric and fit closely to the legs. I think there is no need to talk much about it - you know how much a good pair of leggings is needed to keep your girl warm and comfortable. Feel free to create with these leggings, you should not limit yourself with only plain colored fabric - black, gray or any boring colors. Try floral or geometrical prints, you will be surprised how nice these basic leggings can be. These leggings are at ankle length, with elastic waistband and close fit. Remember to choose stretchy fabric for this small project. Below are some print examples that I have simulated in 3D: The pattern is made using layered PDF, please check for your desired size before printing so you won’t waste your paper. If you still do not know how to print a layered PDF, please check for the instruction here. You can print this using your home printer and A4/Letter paper. I calculated the printing area so that you will be able to use either type of paper to print the pattern out perfectly. Always print the first page first and check with the test square if you are printing at the right scale before you print out the whole pattern. Cutting instruction: After taping down all the pages following the instruction, the overall layout of the pattern pieces is like below (I showed all layers here, so it will be a bit messy, just follow the instruction to print layered PDF for a clearer view): There are 3 pattern pieces to be cut as follows: A. Front - 2pcs B. Back - 2pcs C. Waistband – 2pcs. This is the link to download this pattern: Girl’s leggings size 1 year to 12 years old. Happy sewing! Tiana

This simple house dress DIY is a favorite throw-on outfit for maximum comfort! Read on for a free nightgown sewing pattern and instructions.

I'm told bunnies reproduce rapidly, which is what happened at our house in the last 24 hours. In a post I published yesterday I mentioned that I'd designed a Bunny Pattern, but it needed to be tweaked. Tweaked it was and what followed could only be described as an explosion of bunnies! Four to be exact... These little bunnies will find homes with our four little grandbabies for Easter. The bunnies are made from flannel fabric, so they will be comfortable against their baby soft skin... There are three purposes for these bunnies. I'll explain the various uses tomorrow when I post the pattern... Till then, have a nice day! Linked to: Inspiration Board @ Homework Show Me What Ya Got @ Not Just a Housewife Sew Cute Tuesday @ Creative Itch TaDa Tuesday @ Mommy by Day; Crafter by Night Get Your Craft On @ Today's Creative Blog Handmade Tuesday @ Ladybug Blessings

Learn how to sew an invisible zipper without an invisible zipper foot. It makes sewing invisible zippers easy and professional!

Life is going to feel really weird starting next month – with Little C going to grade one and Little A going to preschool a couple of days a week, our home is going to feel so empty! While we’re still enjoying summer to its fullest, we’re also starting to get ready for school time....

Any place or thing in the universe can be up to 104% perfect. That’s how we got this newest free sewing pattern based on Janet's iconic outfit from NBC's The Good Place.

There was no way I couldn't make a Chicken quilt with my Backyard Blooms fabric...it was meant to be made into chickens! I made the small throw size of this pattern, which means I had to choose 8 fat quarters and took 1 hour (or more) just trying to narrow down which fabrics to use. ...Read More

Here’s a Baby Beannie sewing pattern that is basic and easy to sew. It looks great, is very functional, and can be a staple in any wardrobe. It’s a beginner sewer project that comes in twelve sizes from preemie to 6T. As far as what fabric you should use, the designer, Brindelle and Twig, recommend […]

I have a fun and easy sewing project for you today using a free printable sewing pattern. These pull-on shorts feature no side seams and a no casing elastic waistband making them super quick to sew…

Affectionately named the Kimberbear, this stuffy is greater than the sum of its parts. It’s an initiative designed to put cozy, stuffed bears into the arms of children who need a little extra comfort and love in their lives.

I know what you are thinking… why would I want to make anything no-sew??? But, hear me out: These rugs go together so beautifully, are easy to make, are delightfully luscious under foot, and …

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DIY Romper pattern perfect for embroidery for baby boys size 0-3m with tutorial and free pdf sewing pattern.

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Learn how to sew a narrow hem (easy even on chiffon) using a ban roll tape. You will like this video sewing tutorial on how to sew a rolled hem on chiffon without a special rolled hem foot.

I have a bunch of boys at my house. That puts me in the ideal position for designing boy patterns, doesn't it? I absolutely love it. The only problem though, is that my baby boys keep growing up! This little guy, for example, is turning three years old tomorrow! How can that be?! And he is all about superheroes right now. So with his superhero birthday coming up I thought it was absolutely vital for him to get a shiny new mommy-made cape. He is pleased! And you can be too because today we are sharing the pattern with you! Our super cape is reversible, sturdy, fits up to adult size necks, and it has several ways to safely close it without being a strangulation hazard. (Ribbon ties scare me!) My little guy can put his cape on and off by himself, no phone booths needed! To make your own super cape, here's what you will need: Pattern pieces for CKC Super Cape (click here to print) 1 yard fabric Your choice of closure (snaps, velcro, buttons, etc) Scissors Pins Instructions: First you will print the pattern pieces (link above) and tape them together. Cut out the cape piece. Fold your fabric in half width-wise, and then again in half width-wise, so it looks like the photo above. This will give us two folds on the left side, one inside the other. Lay the pattern piece on the fold and pin in place. Cut around the curves. This will give us two cape pieces. Note: If you want your cape to be different colors front and back, you can repeat with your second fabric color (1 yard) and it will give you two additional cape pieces. You can now make two reversible capes! I chose to do red on one side and black on the other, for my boys' two favorite superheroes. I was planning to put a symbol on the red side until my older son pointed out that superman has a symbol on his chest, not on his cape. Good point. Let's continue... Place your two cape layers on a flat surface with right sides facing. Pin in place all around the edges. Then sew along the pinned edges and curves, leaving a 4" opening at the bottom, as shown in yellow in the photo above. Clip the curves close to the stitching and then turn the cape right side out, using a dowel or chopstick to get into the small straps. Iron until the cape is nice and crisp around all the edges. Pin the 4" opening shut. Next we are going to top stitch all around the cape by sewing 1/8" from the edge. If you used two different colors of fabric like I did, you may want to use one color as your top thread and the other color as your bobbin thread. I used red on top and black in the bobbin. (Of course you could use all one color of thread if you want contrast stitching on the opposite side.) Finally we will mark where we want our closures on the neck straps to be and then attach them. You can use buttons, velcro, magnetic closures, etc. My favorite thing to use is Kam Snaps (see our tutorial here) because they are super quick and I love the look. Whatever closure you decide to use, please remember that for safety's sake it is good for the cape to "tear off" if necessary, in case it gets snagged while the child is wearing it. We don't want playtime to become a strangulation hazard! Look at this, I even had some of my cool Batman snaps left over to use on the black side of his cape! Happy superhero boys make for happy mamas! Now all that's left for us to do is try to keep up with them... Let's Create! ~ Kristen

Remember this little goodie? Well, from the beginning there was interest in a pattern but I just didn't have the time to get it together. Is this a good time to mention that when I make an original pattern, I generally don't make a copy of it? Since most of my patterns are hand-drawn rather than generated on a computer, once I make the pattern, it's gone. I'm thinking that might need to change...... Anyway, apparently this has been making the rounds on Pinterest and there have been a number of new requests. As a thank you to everyone who comes by my little blog for a visit, I finally wrote up a pattern! Paper-pieced Sewing Machine Pattern It's not slick or fancy and it does assume that you know the basics of paper-piecing. But I hope a few of you find it a fun little project. ***Edit: For those of you who have commented or emailed that you're able to access the instructions but not the pattern - the pattern is on the instruction sheet. There is only one page and it's all there. Really! :-) Now that the kids are back in school, I'm finding a little bit of extra time to be creative. What are you working on right now?

If you have some fabric scraps that you cherish and don’t know what to use them for, here is an idea. These little bowls measure about 7” and I needed 10” fabric and interfacing pieces. They are great for storing work-in-progress projects or for creating beautiful decor, for Easter, as example. The best thing about […]