Whether it’s lugging a laptop and books to school (or the office) or using as a daypack on vacation, everyone should have a functional and practical backpack. Add your own personal touch and make the perfect rucksack for you with this collection of backpack sewing patterns. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you make
As much as I love to sew, and try to sew as much of our clothes as possible, I never thought to sew socks. When I first saw a post, I fell in love with the possibilities. No more boring socks. I can make my own with my favourite fabrics, using up scraps or repurposing
As I was sitting here, searching for the best stuffed dog patterns, I’ve had the song “Dogs are the best people” by The Fauves stuck in my head (and I have no idea when the last time I heard that song was!). My son loves a dog plushie. I have no idea how many are
Whether you’re looking to add a personal touch to your denim jacket or create a cute display in your sewing room, here are the cutest sewing enamel pins. Enamel pins are a great stocking stuffer or little gift for someone who loves to sew (or maybe a treat for yourself!). Some are funny, some a
The word hoodie brings to mind a teenage boy, hood up, slouching in the dark, up to no good. But seriously, everyone needs a hoodie! On a cold day, pull the hood up to keep warm (or keep your hair dry when you forget your umbrella!). Now, on some days a bulky over-sized hoodie is
Are you looking for gifts for people who sew? Or are you the one who sews and are looking for ideas for what to add to your Christmas or birthday list? I’ve rounded up the best gifts for sewers (that’s sew-ers, not the pipes that carry, ahem, drainage water and waste matter!). You’ll never be
Celebrate the countdown to Christmas with these DIY Advent Calendar Kits to sew. These sewing kits contain the pattern, template, fabric and more to create a handmade family heirloom. Choose from felt, fabric and quilt designs, from easy to more elaborate. So many fun craft ideas!
A pot holder or hot pad is a great sewing project for beginners. It uses only straight stitches, and is a practical item that everyone can use. Add a personal touch to your kitchen with this easy sewing tutorial. Watch the video or keep scrolling for the step-by-step tutorial for how to sew a pot
With the release of the new Lion King movie, are you inspired to sew your own stuffed lion, quilt or doll? Whether you want to make your own Simba, Nala, Mufasa or Scar, here are the best lion sewing patterns: Lion cub sewing patterns The Lion cub sewing pattern from Teacup Lion is super sweet and
There are lots of cute girly doll toys and patterns out there, but what about the boys? Whether the little boy in your life wants to play make-believe with a toy that looks just like him, or your daughter wants a little boy for her girly dolls to play with, here are the most adorable
Learn how to sew a log cabin quilt block with minimal measuring with this video and photo tutorial, including a free log cabin quilt block calculator.
The latest theme for The Eli Monster ambassador program is “April Showers bring May flowers”. Since April is my birthday month, I decided to sew something for me: The Weekendje Kimono sewing pattern: I’m an Eli Monster Ambassador and affiliate. I receive free sewing patterns for review (all opinions are my own!). If you make
Looking for a quick and easy Easter craft to decorate your home? Sew up some felt Easter eggs to brighten your home (without filling it with chocolate!). Do you decorate your home for Easter? I don’t really decorate my home during the year, other than for Christmas, mostly because I don’t have much space to
When you first start sewing, stitch length is not something you really think about. You just start sewing with the default stitch length, whether that’s programmed in a computerised machine, or whatever the dial is set on for a mechanical one. Is that a bad thing? Probably not! Depending on what you are sewing, it’s
Is this the perfect tunic sewing pattern for girls? Check out my Nieuw sewing pattern review and find out what I love about this fun sewing pattern.
This month, as part of The Eli Monster ambassador program, I’m sewing something for me! The Artiest skirt is a panelled maxi skirt for women. Here is my Artiest skirt sewing pattern review! I’m an Eli Monster Ambassador and affiliate. I receive free sewing patterns for review (all opinions are my own!). If you make a purchase
If you love Christmas and you love Star Wars, why not combine the two with these Star Wars Christmas Cross-Stitch patterns? Do you make your own Christmas decorations? I love giving a personal touch to the Christmas decor and making decorations that represent the personalities of the family. My brother has always been obsessed with
Whilst they haven’t quite overtaken unicorns (especially in this house!), llamas are all rage at the moment. There’s something adorable about their face, and well the name is fun to rhyme with pyjama and drama. Get into the llama trend with these fun llama sewing patterns: Felt Llama Patterns The adorable felt llama sewing pattern from
Take a simple dress sewing pattern and turn it into this DIY witch costume for a girl. This month’s theme for The Eli Monster Ambassador program is Spooky/Sweet, and my thoughts instantly turned to Halloween. Halloween, where I live, is all about Spooky – no Disney princesses and superheroes here. A witch is the perfect
Looking for an easy skirt sewing pattern for girls? This cute DIY skirt has a flat-front and elastic back, so it’s easy to get on and off, but looks great from the front. It’s perfect to sew in a border print (Michael Miller Night Flower Fairies). Click through to read my Schatje Skirt sewing pattern
Who doesn’t love pulling a warm and snuggly hood over their head on a cold day? My kids will happily pull the hood right over their face, if they can. Hoodies are a great wardrobe staple, from toddlers to tweens and teens. If you’re looking to sew something stylish and warm, find the perfect kids
Do you know a girl who is crazy about unicorns? My daughter is obsessed, but she can’t be the only one. Everywhere I look, there is something with a unicorn on it. With my daughter’s birthday and Christmas around the corner, I’m looking for the perfect unicorn gift. But just buying unicorn wall art or
The Honey Bee Swimsuit is a sewing pattern for girls from Annelaine Designs. It has a gorgeous scoop-back design with a fun strappy detail.
Today’s my turn in the George + Ginger Festival Fever blog tour. The theme celebrates all summer festivals, from music to food. But where I live, there are no summer festivals. In fact, it’s so stinking hot most people leave for as much of summer as possible. Lacking inspiration, the word festival bounced